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Grant Writing and Fund Development (click on a course title for details)

Building an Effective Grantseeking Program — Register Now! New York, NY: Rescheduled for February 22 and 23, 9 am to 4 pm, Support Center for Nonprofit Management Topics include: Researching and identifying grants Approaching grantmakers before applying Planning programs prior to writing grants Preparing common grant application components Creating and formatting budgets for grants Attention to your questions and needs Cost: $395 per person Instructor: Paul Mastrodonato, Nonprofit Works

Grantseeking Basics — Register Now! Syracuse, NY: February 26, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Holiday Inn - Carrier Circle Long Island, NY: March 11, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Republic Airport Poughkeepsie, NY: March 19, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Topics include: Understanding what's most important to grantmakers Researching grants, and approaching grantmakers prior to applying Planning programs and projects before writing grants Preparing information commonly asked for in grant applications Building a grantseekers tool kit to help you save time Cost: $125 per person Instructor: Paul Mastrodonato, Nonprofit Works

How Grants Work — Register Now! Albany/Latham, NY: February 8, Albany/Latham Hampton Inn Choose either: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm or 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Rochester, NY: February 9, Brighton Town Hall Choose either: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm or 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Utica, NY: February 10, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Hotel Utica Topics include: Understanding what's most important to grantmakers Researching grants and approaching grantmakers prior to applying How to plan programs and projects before writing grants Preparing information commonly asked for in grant applications Building a grantseekers tool kit to help you save time Cost: $50 per person, includes materials, refreshments and parking (group discounts available) Instructor: Paul Mastrodonato, Nonprofit Works

Researching and Writing Grants Check back for upcoming dates and locations Topics include: Researching grants and contacting grantmakers prior to applying Planning programs prior to writing grants Preparing information commonly asked for in grant applications Creating and formatting budgets for grants Instructor: Paul Mastrodonato, Nonprofit Works Cost: $210 per person

Researching and Approaching Grantmakers Check back for upcoming dates and locations Topics include: Sources and methods of researching grantmakers Preparing and submitting letters of introduction and inquiry Approaching grantmakers by telephone Meeting with a grantmaker and successful site visits Asking for guidance before applying Instructor: Margit Brazda Poirier Cost: $100 per person

Building Budgets Check back for upcoming dates and locations Topics include: Developing budgets that accurately portray your organization and its programs Methods of sharing costs among programs Prorating expenses toward administration and program costs Placing fair value on in-kind contributions and services Using "cost per outcome" scenarios to generate requests for funding Tips for formatting and presenting budgets in proposals and applications for funding Instructor: Paul Mastrodonato, Nonprofit Works Cost: $90 per person

 
Board Training (click on a course title for details)

A Productive Board of Directors — Register Now! Rochester, NY: February 19, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Brighton Town Hall Topics include: Responsibilities and expectations of board members Using a "job description" as a means of guiding your board Structuring relationships between the board, committees, and staff Getting committees to do the work of the board Assessing your board’s needs and recruiting new members Instructor: Paul Mastrodonato, Nonprofit Works Cost: $50 per person

An Effective Board of Directors Check back for upcoming dates and locations Topics include: Responsibilities and expectations of board members Using a "job description" as a means of guiding your board Structuring relationships between the board, committees, and staff Getting committees to do the work of the board Assessing your board’s needs and recruiting new members Instructor: Paul Mastrodonato, Nonprofit Works Cost: $50 per person

 
Planning (click on a course title for details)

Using Logic Models to Plan Programs and Write Grants Check back for upcoming dates and locations Topics include: Getting your team to use a shared platform to plan and manage programs and projects Creating and stating a program’s outcomes, budget, activities and evaluation plan Communicating cost-benefit scenarios and your financial needs in meaningful ways Making the case for grants and other funding requests Instructor: Paul Mastrodonato, Nonprofit Works Cost: $110 per person

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