Grant Writing: a comprehensive class

Course Description: A step by step hands on course that covers all the necessary aspects of writing a successful grant including the researching of funders, building, organizing
and customizing proposals.  Course material includes a preparation checklist, a glossary of terms, information on finding funders by type, sample proposals, letters and budgets.

No previous experience required. This course is appropriate for anyone interested in researching and writing grant proposals.

Section 1
Overview of the Grant Writing Process - essential terminology, models of successful proposals, the seven elements of writing a great proposal, and the importance of preparation.

Section 2
Identifying Needs and Focus - identify the needs of your organization, community and population being served, planning ahead for implementation.

Section 3
Finding Funding Sources - researching available grants, collecting information about funders and how they evaluate proposals, the five primary types of funders: government, foundations, corporate, individuals, and alternative, matching grant and project

Section 4
Developing General Proposals and Budgets - making pre-proposal contact with potential funders, submiting query letters, writing a fundable plan, making projects attractive to funders

Section 5
Preparing and Submitting Specific Proposals - creating a timeline, understanding grant guidelines and formal applications, compiling grant applications, the first draft, quality review and evaluation, assembling supporting data, packaging and submission, best practices - include key words, proof carefully, submit at least ten days before deadline, etc.

Section 6
Responding to the Decision - thank you regardless of result, asking for feedback to improve future proposals, re-applying (the three submission approach)

Section 7
Grant Reporting - follow-up after reward, implementation, filing reports to funder, preparing for the next project

January 18, Newtown
Time
Saturday, January 18, 2020, 9:30am-12:30pm
Location
WSFS Bank
34 S. Sycamore St, Newtown, PA 18940

Register for the January 18 Class

January 24, Bensalem
Time
Friday, January 24, 2020, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Location
Juniper Village
3200 Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem, PA 19020

Register for the January 24 Class

January 28, Philadelphia
Time
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 5:30-8:30pm
Location
Two Liberty Place, 37th Floor Boardroom
50 South 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Register for the January 28 Class

January 29, Exton
Time
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 5:30-8:30pm
Location
Uno Chicago Grill
8 Pottstown Pike, Exton, PA 19341

Register for the January 29 Class

February 7, Newtown
Time
Friday, February 7, 2020, 9:30am-12:30pm
Location
WSFS Bank
34 S. Sycamore St, Newtown, PA 18940

Register for the February 7 Class

February 20, Jamison
Time
Thursday, February 20, 2020, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Location
The Manor at York
2010 York Road, Jamison, PA 18929

Register for the February 20 Class

$99 (Special Discount)
$160 regular

Open to all - members and non-members, businesses and individuals, and those both inside and outside of Bucks County.

Non-members receive a $25 credit towards membership; Members receive a $25 credit towards annual renewal.

Registration
Because class size is limited, you must pre-register or this course.

Also available as a private class or staff training