Two-Day Grant Writing Workshop – Fredericton and Moncton

Two-Day Grant Writing Workshop – Fredericton and Moncton

Grants from government agencies, foundations, corporations and other sources are a major revenue source for charities, non-profit groups, municipalities, and other organizations striving to jumpstart new programs or strengthen existing services.  Yet the hunt for grants can be a mysterious and frustrating quest for many people.

The good news is writing and developing clear, rational and compelling grant proposals is a skill that people can grasp and achieve a significant level of proficiency.  By enrolling in this interactive and engaging two-day workshop, participants will learn:

• How to research and identify “high percentage” grant-making prospects by becoming thoroughly acquainted with various online funding source databases;
• About the differences between governmental, foundation, corporate and other funding sources and what factors guide the decision-making process for each;
• How to engage and develop a meaningful rapport with “point people” and forge long-term relations with identified funding sources;
• How to construct a clear and compelling grant proposal template or master document that can be used as a “copy & paste” resource so organizations can apply to multiple sources for funding;
• How to design project work plans and logic models that serve as a “blueprint” for the project for which funding is being sought;
• About the importance of metrics and how to set realistic, measurable and detailed project outcomes and results;

• How to formulate realistic budgets that reflect the projects’ true overall value, meet the needs of applicant organizations and satisfy the expectations of granting sources;
• About some important points associated with following-up with grant-making sources after the proposal is submitted.

KEY TAKE-AWAYS FOR PARTICIPANTS:

• Greater awareness and knowledge of online funding source databases and information resources;
• Participants will have established the framework, key messages, outcomes and long-term impact for their respective grant proposal templates;
• A better understanding of how to identify which funding sources are most closely aligned and are “the best fit” with their needs;
• A strong appreciation for the need to treat funding sources as stakeholders and why it is vital to maintain an “outcomes-based” perspective throughout the grant-seeking process;
• Participants and their respective organizations will be in a better position to acquire the resources they need to address issues affecting the well-being of their communities and fulfill their mandates.

DATES & LOCATIONS:

FREDERICTON

1)      Thursday, September 27^th, 2018 AND Friday, September 28^th, 2018, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Each Day, Progressive Credit Union, Conference Room, 30 Hughes Street, Unit 3B, Fredericton, New Brunswick

MONCTON

2)      Thursday, October 4^th, 2018 AND Friday, October 5^th, 2018, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Each Day, Greater Moncton Romeo LeBlanc International Airport, Main Terminal Building Boardroom, 2^nd Level, 777 Aviation Avenue, Dieppe, New Brunswick

PRESENTER: Mike Paquet, Principal, People First Resource Development

TARGET AUDIENCE:  Staff, board members and volunteers from small to large non-profit organizations, charities, municipalities, and the like.

During his 24-year career in fund development, Mike Paquet has helped several community-based and grassroots non-profit groups throughout Southern Ontario to implement long-term sustainable fundraising and resource development programs.  Driven by the concept that “people give to people”, Mike has enabled several organizations to discover the enormous potential of major gift fundraising.  Currently, Mike is the Principal of People First Resource Development and remains steadfastlycommitted to guiding non-profit groups towards long-term viability by emphasizing the importance of cultivating strong relations with individual and institutional donors in the community.

COST:  $260.00 (Lunch, coffee, tea and refreshments are included.  Payment may be made by credit card, cash or cheque).  Please make cheques payable to “People First Resource Development”.

TO REGISTER:  Call to reserve your space at (905) 318-6130.  You may also reserve your space by sending an email to the attention of Mike Paquet at peoplefirstrd@cogeco.ca .

Please note that space is limited.  To secure your reservation, it is recommended that you rsvp with your credit card information by contacting the above-listed telephone number.

For those who wish to register by mail, would you please submit payment to:

People First Resource Development

1000 Upper Paradise Road, Unit 27

Hamilton, ON   L9B 2S7

Our website www.peoplefirstfundraising.ca is now up and please also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PeopleFirstFundraisingSolutions .