This session is available as an online webinar series (2 x 90-minute webinars) or an on-site session at your organization. See the upcoming public webinar series dates on the right, and join us soon!
Tired of spinning your wheels because you’re not sure what foundations are really looking for? Learn to “sell” your work to funders with a well-crafted grant proposal or Letter of Intent. We’ll focus on their interests and how best to tell them your story. This webinar is ideal for new grantwriters, and features important reminders for the more seasoned among us.
We will cover:
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The life cycle of a grant proposal
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The 2P2R Planning System™: an easy 4-step way to get started
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"Making your case"
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Essential writing and editing tips to remember.
You will have the opportunity to get feedback on your work from the instructor and other participants. You'll also receive a handout that includes a slew of samples, recommended resources, and a checklist to use to review your work.
(This highly interactive and practical webinar draws on the instructor’s 2011 book, Writing to Make a Difference: 25 Powerful Techniques to Boost Your Community Impact, which is available to webinar participants at a discount).
About the presenter
Dalya Massachi, M.A., a lifelong writer, published her first Letter to the Editor in her hometown newspaper before she was even a teenager. Now founder of Writing for Community Success, she specializes in helping community-minded professionals advance their work through outstanding written materials—online and offline. Dalya has worked with socially responsible organizations for nearly 20 years as a trainer, writing coach, grantwriter, executive director, journalist, and organizer. Her 2011 book is entitled, Writing to Make a Difference: 25 Powerful Techniques to Boost Your Community Impact. Her website, free tip sheets, and e-newsletter are at: www.dfmassachi.net.