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How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal ($75)
 

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How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal-Online Class

grant writing training onlineYou 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 provides an overview of the grant writing process with emphasis placed on maternal-infant health initiatives. You will learn how to identify funding sources that are a good match for your organization, create measurable “outcome objectives,” cultivate relationships with funders and, in short, get your program or initiative funded. Avoid common mistakes that make the difference between, literally, thousands of dollars and zero dollars for your program. This package includes video from a live conference training with members of the Michigan March of Dimes grant review team. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to gain the insider’s perspective on the grant-making process! Over four hours of training-all at your own pace.

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

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Contents of the Program

Grant Writing Basics (~ 2.25 hours)
All-new PowerPoint presentation with audio voice over in video format

Group Discussion (~ 50 mins)
Video of live event—March of Dimes sponsored pre-conference workshop at the Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Annual Conference in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan in June 2010. This video features analysis of the results of small groups’ efforts to articulate goals and objectives for maternal-infant health initiatives. The groups were attempting to apply knowledge gained from the in-depth Grant Writing Basics presentation. Critique is offered by workshop presenter Patty Brennan and members of the March of Dimes grants distribution committee.

Open Q&A Session with Grant Review Team (~ 50 mins)
This video features an open question and answer session with audience members and March of Dimes Michigan Program Services Committee members who review the grant proposals submitted each year and decide which ones to fund.

2015 Grant Writing Resource Guide
This PDF download contains 44 pages of useful information to supplement our Grant Writing Basics presentation. It includes:

  • How to Search for Funding
  • Tips on Writing Objectives (excellent templates will help you master this essential grant writing skill)
  • Proposal Writing Tips
  • Sample March of Dimes Letter of Intent Application
  • Sample March of Dimes Request for Proposals (note that this not for the current year; check with your state chapter of March of Dimes for current RFPs)
  • March of Dimes Grant Reviewers’ Score Sheet (invaluable resource!)
  • Two sample funded grant proposals
  • Bibliography & Resources

Sample March of Dimes Budget Form (PDF)

Read what our customers have to say:

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

“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 Lothamer

How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal ($75)
 

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grant writing trainerBring Patty Brennan to You

The instructor, Patty Brennan, is an entertaining and dynamic speaker, adult education specialist and expert grant writer. Patty is available to teach at your professional conference or workplace. Email Patty for more information.

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