How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal-Comprehensive Training Package

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 provides an overview of the grant writing process. You will learn shows 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.

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!

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

Hear what our customers have to say:

“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

Your Total No-Risk* Investment = $87

The Grant Writing Training Package includes:

  • A 2.5-hour presentation on Grant Writing Basics
  • Group discussion and critique of small group writing exercise focused on differentiating “process” versus “outcome” objectives for a variety of maternal-infant health initiatives
  • Panel discussion featuring expert March of Dimes grant reviewers presenting on what they like and don’t like to see in a proposal, followed by audience Q&A
  • The Grant Writing Resource Guide 2012 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:
1. Includes two DVDs with over 4 hours of training.
Writing a Winning Grant Proposal DVD & PDF ($87)
 

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2. 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.

Writing a Winning Grant Proposal CD & PDF ($87)
 

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3 & 4. Download on your computer and study at your own convenience.

Writing a Winning Grant Proposal Video Download & PDF ($87)
 

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Writing a Winning Grant Proposal Audio Download & PDF ($87)
 

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*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.

Bring Patty Brennan to You

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. Patty is available to teach at your professional conference or workplace. Email Patty for more information.
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