Before the workshop
- Pick one real project or grant to work on. A real example teaches more than an imaginary one.
- Write two sentences describing the problem and your solution.
- Gather facts: who you serve, how many, where, and what has worked.
- Collect basic numbers: your organization's budget, the cost of the project and any matching funds.
- Bring any funding announcement you are considering, and note the deadline.
- List your registrations and documents, such as nonprofit status or business registrations.
Choose who attends
If you are a team, send the person who will write and the person who knows the numbers. Sending two people also gives you a second set of ears. The group rate covers two attendees from the same organization.
Set your goals
Decide what a successful workshop looks like for you: a draft need statement, a budget outline, a funding calendar. Write your goal at the top of your notes.
During the session
- Work on your own project, not just the examples
- Ask questions about your real situation
- Capture templates and checklists
- Note anything you still need to find out
After the workshop
- Within a week, finish a first draft while the material is fresh
- Ask a colleague who did not write it to read it
- Check the draft against the funder's scoring criteria
- Build your submission checklist and set internal deadlines
Choose a workshop
See the workshop rates and curriculum. No session is scheduled right now; join the waitlist to hear about the next date.
FAQ
Do I need a draft before I attend?
No, but a clear idea of your project helps.
Should I bring a laptop?
Bring whatever you write on. Details are confirmed when a session is scheduled.
Related guides
- What You Will Learn in a Grant Writing Workshop
- Grant Writing Workshop vs Hiring a Grant Writer: Which Is Right for You?
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