Grant Writing Excellence Training

• Welcome Remarks
• Workshop Objectives
• Icebreaker Activity: "Express Your Funding Goals"

• Presentation: "Navigating the Landscape of Grants for Nonprofits"
• Interactive Discussion: Identifying Relevant Grants (including minority and women-owned business grants)
• Exercise: Using Grant Databases and Resources

• Guest Speaker: "The Importance of Networking and Relationship Building in Grant Seeking"
• Group Activity: Role-Playing for Networking and Relationship Building
• Q&A Session: Effective Strategies for Initial Engagements

• Workshop: "The Art and Science of Grant Writing"
• Hands-On Activity: Developing Key Components of a Grant Proposal
• Group Feedback: Peer Review of Proposal Elements

• Expert Talk: "Understanding Bank Loans and Alternative Funding for Nonprofits"
• Interactive Session: Evaluating Your Organization's Suitability for Different Funding Types
• Case Study Analysis: Successful Nonprofit Funding Strategies

• Presentation: "Best Practices in Grant Submission and Post-Application Follow-Up"
• Group Discussion: Sharing Experiences and Challenges in Grant Applications
• Closing Remarks: Long-Term Strategy for Grant Success

• Each session includes time for questions and interaction.
• Networking opportunities during the coffee break.
• Handouts and resource materials will be provided for each session.
• Follow-up resources and contacts will be shared post-workshop for continued learning and support.

This workshop is designed to be comprehensive and interactive, ensuring that participants leave with a clear understanding of how to identify, apply for, and secure grants, as well as explore alternative funding options for their nonprofit organizations.

• Welcome Letter: A brief note welcoming participants and outlining the workshop's objectives.
• Icebreaker Instructions: Guidelines for the "Express Your Funding Goals" activity.

• Presentation Notes: Key points from the presentation on the landscape of grants.
• Discussion Guide: Prepared questions to facilitate interactive discussions on identifying relevant grants.
• Resource List: Compilation of grant databases and resources, with a focus on minority and women-owned business grants.

• Guest Speaker Insights: Main points from the talk on networking and relationship building in grant seeking.
• Role-Play Scenarios: Examples and guidelines for role-playing exercises focused on networking.
• Q&A Recap: Summarized responses to common questions about relationship building.

• Networking Tips: Suggestions for effective networking during the break.

• Workshop Guide: Steps for writing an effective grant proposal.
• Activity Worksheet: Template for developing key components of a grant proposal.
• Peer Review Guidelines: Instructions for providing constructive feedback during the group feedback session.

• Expert Talk Summary: Insights on bank loans and alternative funding for nonprofits.
• Evaluation Worksheet: A framework for assessing an organization's suitability for different funding types.
• Case Study Examples: Examples of successful funding strategies used by other nonprofits.

• Presentation Overview: Best practices in grant submission and post-application follow-up.
• Discussion Framework: A format for sharing experiences and challenges in grant applications.
• Strategy Template: A template for developing a long-term strategy for grant success.

• Recommended Reading List: Books and articles on grant writing, relationship building, and funding strategies.
• Online Resources: Links to websites, webinars, and tools relevant to grant writing and nonprofit funding.
• Contact Information: Contact details for speakers, organizers, and participants for post-workshop networking and support.

• Workshop Evaluation Form: For gathering feedback on the workshop.
• Certificate of Participation Template: To be awarded to participants upon completion.

• The packet will be provided in both digital and printed formats.
• Editable formats will be available for customizable sections (e.g., templates).

This packet aims to be a comprehensive resource for participants, both during and after the workshop, aiding in the implementation of effective grant writing and funding acquisition strategies for their nonprofit organizations.

Host or Publisher Bailey Hanley