Grant Writing for Maternal/Infant Health Initiatives

Grant Writing Services

Patty Brennan is the founder and former Executive Director of a nonprofit corporation and community-based doula program. She is an expert grant writer with a 75 percent funding rate for submitted proposals over the past eleven years. Patty has succeeded at securing funding from private and community foundations, corporations, and local groups. She has served on the March of Dimes Michigan Program Services Committee since 2007 and thus has experience on both sides of the grant making table. Patty is a private grant consultant, offering expert support services for all phases including:

  • Consulting, guidance and planning, RFP analysis
  • Proposal writing
  • Editing/review/compliance check
  • Implementation and project coordination
  • Program evaluation design
  • Mentoring (provide training to agencies to conduct their own grant-seeking campaigns; remain available to offer ongoing advice and support)

All services and trainings can be individualized to help your organization achieve its goals. Email Patty for more information.

Grant Writing Training

From Dream to Reality — How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal

FREE Pre-Conference Workshop with Patty Brennan
Sponsored by March of Dimes and the 2010 Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Michigan Coalition’s Annual Conference
Mount Pleasant, June 2, 10:30am–4:30pm (lunch provided)

In this interactive class, participants will develop a thorough understanding of the steps involved in writing a successful grant proposal. Emphasis is placed on securing funding for maternal/infant health programs or other community-based initiatives. Avoid common mistakes! Key topics include:

  • identifying funders who are a mission match
  • understanding the dynamics of the grantor/grantee relationship
  • demonstrating community need
  • establishing community partnerships and fiduciary relationships
  • describing your target population
  • developing objectives that are specific and measurable
  • defining parameters for evaluating success
  • budgeting considerations
  • developing sustainability strategies

All services and trainings can be individualized to help your organization achieve its goals. The instructor, Patty Brennan, is an entertaining and dynamic speaker and adult education specialist, as well as an expert grant writer. Email Patty for more information.

[Back to top]