Grant Writing Training and Consulting Services

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

You don’t have to learn everything the hard way! With this accessible, comprehensive grant writing training package, you can become a successful grant writer and get up to speed quickly. Expert grant writer Patty Brennan shows how to identify funding sources, plan a funding strategy, create measurable “outcome objectives,” cultivate relationships with funders, and, in short, get your program or initiative funded.

Speaking at a full-day March of Dimes-sponsored Pre-Conference Workshop for the Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Michigan Annual Conference, in Mt. Pleasant, on June 2, 2010, Brennan and a panel of experts make the task of grant writing less daunting. Avoid common mistakes that make the difference between, literally, thousands of dollars and zero dollars for your program. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to gain the insider’s perspective on the grant-making process!

The instructor, Patty Brennan, is an entertaining and dynamic speaker and adult education specialist, as well as an expert grant writer. She is devoted to your success. Email Patty for more information.

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 and tools for evaluating success
  • budgeting considerations
  • developing sustainability strategies

NO-RISK GUARANTEE: If you are not completely satisfied with this training package, just email me within 90 days of purchase, and I will refund your money.

Your Total No-Risk Investment = $169

ON SALE THROUGH April 10, 2011 FOR $127

The Grant Writing Training Package includes:

  • a copy of the PowerPoint presentation
  • the Grant Writing Resource Guide with valuable tools for writing outcome and process objectives, identifying funders online, resources for free online tutorials, proposal-writing tips, and, last but not least, the March of Dimes Grant Reviewers’ Score Sheet (invaluable!)
  • AND your choice of one of the following four media formats:

 

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Includes two DVDs with over 4 hours of training.

 

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Includes one CD with the complete 4+ hours of training, especially suited for those time-management experts among you who want to learn while commuting or otherwise multi-tasking.

 

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PLUS (BONUS!):

  • Twenty minutes of consulting with Patty AND
  • One grant review by Patty ($150+ worth of free services!)

“This training provided hands-on, practical skills for writing grants for maternal and infant health programming.” — Faith Greesbeck

“I liked this format/combination of very concrete, thorough, practical overview and group sessions… I learned so much. The ideas, information, and resources I received will help me write better proposals!” — Joan Earhardt

“Loved it! Liked the panel too.” — Delicia Shimkoski

“Great basic training to understand the grant process. Thank you ladies!” — Brenda Luckhardt

“Everything was very good. Appreciated having practice and sample forms…. This training provided me with a good overview on ‘how to.’ I feel like I can tackle writing that first grant proposal.” — Julie Lothamed

Grant Consulting 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:

  • Grant strategy and RFP analysis
  • Editing/review/compliance check
  • Implementation and project coordination
  • Program evaluation design
  • Mentoring (ongoing advice and support)

Fees are $75 per hour

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

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