Writing Your First Grant Application: Start Propelling your Organization Forward

“Jane did a great job. It was well worth my time.”
— Barbara, Ohio

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Are you looking for the nuts and bolts of how to win that first grant for your non-profit? You have the passion, drive and writing skills to prepare grant proposals but just need someone to explain the basics and get you on the road to success.

Your new job requires you to write grant applications and you feel a little lost? You know that you have great writing skills and good ideas but think that there are lots of tricks of the grants trade that you could do with understanding before writing a proposal.
 

You used to write grant proposals but it has been a while and feel as if you need to brush up on your skills. You are ready to refresh your skills so that you can write a competitive proposal and do your part for the team. 

 

You may have tried other solutions but they just haven't worked for you:

• you looked at grant trainings or national conferences but they were just too expensive or too far away for your travel budget;.
• in the daily whirl you simply don't have time to read all the grant writing books that are out there and still have a life;
• the listservs are just too much to keep up with on a day-to-day basis.

Well, the truth is that sometimes inertia sets in and you just need a short, but really high-quality learning experience to give you the confidence and skills that you need to start taking action.

There are a few things that you need to really start writing proposals with confidence. First, you need an understanding of how the process works. Second, you need to know who to approach, when, and why. Third, you need to be confident that your organization is well-positioned not only to win grant funding, but the implement great programs once the funding materializes.

"Thorough, straightforward approach to a complex subject."
— Theresa, Putnam County, NY

This workshop, designed by a grants professional, will provide you with valuable new skills and information about what is new in the world of grants. This course is designed for novice grant writers. The course will be information-packed and fun. The class materials will reflect recent trends in grant-making and give you the skills that you need to start preparing proposals for your organization.

The course will cover:

• the link between planning and success;
• the seven elements of a good proposal;
• qualities of outstanding proposals – the tricks of the trade.

This course is for you if:

Great presenter. Realistic, helpful information
— Maran, Ohio

• your boss asked you start writing proposals;
• you volunteer for a small or new non-profit and you want learn about the grants world;
• you have written couple of proposals but feel   overwhelmed by the process.

"Experienced presenter, well-organized, very knowledgeable. Assisted me with being to approach my first competitive grant application."
— Kathy, Putnam County, NY

All Grants Champion classes are:

• taught by seasoned professionals
• priced to be affordable to even the smallest non-profits.
• short and yet packed with fresh ideas and up-to-date information about the grants field.
• designed to include time to talk with your peers about how they have creatively solved common problems. 

Grants Champion approach combines practical knowledge to give you the skills to take action and spiritual connection so that you can be more effective in making a better world. What does that mean in practical terms? Well, we spend time teaching you the ins and outs of the grants game so that you can win. And, we also focus on making sure that we take a heart-centered approach so that you work from a place of strength and don't get drained by the grant writing process. We know from experience that when you write with power from your heart and top it off with a sprinkle of fun and you’ve got a recipe for success.

“Excellent workshop! All kinds of good information. Jane’s humor, experience and knowledge all made for an interesting workshop.”
— Valorie, New York

What are VideoSeminars?

Videoseminars are the next generation after webinars. But, it’s not scary or difficult to use. I am not technologically adept and yet I’ve managed to use the system very well, even without my 12 year old’s assistance. It’s really a breeze and you don’t need a webcam for it to work for you.

If you have a webcam: When you register, we’ll send you an email with a link to a website and a password. At the beginning of the seminar simply login and voila you’ll see me and all the other participants and we’ll be able to hear one another through the headsets using VOIP (Voice-Over IP means sound via the internet).

“Jane did an excellent job in bringing the complicated process of grant writing to a level that was understandable and gave me a sense of confidence in my grant writing.”
— Elaine, New York

If you don’t have a webcam: Simply log in to the website link that is emailed to you. You will be able to see me and all the people who have webcams but, of course, we won’t be able to see you. To hear the seminar you will need to dial the number that is sent to you. It’s not a toll-free number so long-distance charges will apply. 

If you want to ask questions you can simply ask or use the chat feature on the website depending on your preference. The system is a fully interactive system and our classes will have the same feel as a live in-person class.

When: Tuesday November 11, 2008.

Time: 11am – 2pm EST.

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When: Tuesday December 9, 2008.

Time: 11am – 2pm EST.

We will take several short breaks for rest and to do exercises. You won’t be sitting in front of your computer for 3 hours.

What if I can’t make that time? No problem. We will be recording the class and it will be available in video and audio formats for you to listen to at your leisure.

Tuition is $59 per person and includes written materials.

AAGP Members: $49

100% Satisfaction Guarantee – with 2 questions asked.

We are in business to create a better world by providing excellent grant trainings. If you fully participate in the course (attend all sessions) and feel that the videoseminar was not a sound investment of your time and money simply call me and I will give you a 100% refund.

My only questions will be

1) what was your experience and

2) how can we do better. That’s it.