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Sample Workshop Contents:



Program Planning and Proposal Writing

This workshop is designed to give participants skills in preparing grant proposals for foundations and corporations.

Topics covered:

  • Positioning your organization for successful grantsmanship
  • Proposal planning and conceptualization
  • Writing various kinds of proposals: for programs, operating support, capital projects, and events sponsorships.
  • Writing a letter of inquiry.
  • Matching the proposal to appropriate foundations/corporations.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with funders.

Securing Support from Individuals

This workshop will impart basic strategies and techniques for soliciting support from individuals.

Topics covered:

  • Meaning and dimensions of philanthropy
  • Building a donor constituency
  • Preparing a case for support
  • Methods and techniques: annual fund, direct mail, telephone calls, personal solicitations, special events.
  • Researching, cultivating and turning prospects into donors.
  • Retaining and upgrading support
  • Record keeping and tracking
  • Role of volunteers, CEO and development staff