Finding and Keeping Your Community of Givers
February 2 2:30-3:45
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Hellen Keller.
How might our institutions support their mission and support one another? Sustainable funding is a critical component of this work. Yet for many organizations, raising money is not an easy feat. In this workshop, we will discuss the goals of fundraising, review the most common funding sources (e.g., grants, individual donors, and sponsorships), and examine tips to be strategic with fundraising efforts. We’ll close with a discussion on mastering the skill of “story-telling” to connect with the right givers for your mission.
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Grant Writing Session (session II)
February 9 2:30-3:45
Join us for an interactive workshop on “the good, the bad and the ugly” of grant proposals. Novice grant writers will acquire the techniques to research and draft grant proposals for various funders, and experienced grant writers can expect to polish existing skills. During our time together we will cover:
- Finding the right grant for your project or idea
- Writing for your target audience
- Integrating the right content into a proposal (solution-focused, sustainable, and scalable)
- Developing pragmatic budgets
- Responding to notices of award and non-award
As you sign up for this workshop, please reflect on a project or program you would like to obtain grant funding for. It can be in the infancy stages of design or well-developed and nearing implementation. I want to hear what is on the horizon for your organization!
Katherine Ngaruiya, Ph.D., Program Development, Fundraising and Evaluation Consultant
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United Way of Alamance County
Heidi Norwick / hnorwick@uwalamance.org