Grantwriting from the Ground Up

Essential Tools and Techniques for New Grantwriters

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Program Summary

Master the basic elements of grantwriting and turn your passion for doing good into projects and programs that get funded and make a difference. Learn how to craft compelling proposals, prepare detailed budgets, and skillfully tell your organization's story. Veteran grantwriter Goodwin Deacon and long-time grantmaker Ken Ristine give you tools and techniques to get started and help you understand what funders are really looking for when they read your proposals. Goodwin and Ken are co-authors of Grantsmanship for the GENIUS (2016) a highly-regarded, step-by-step guide to grantwriting.

You'll learn

• How to write a winning letter of inquiry.
• What funders are thinking when they read your proposal.
• Techniques for creating a strong needs statement.
• What budgets need to include and why they're so important. 

Schedule 

8:30 to 9:00am – Registration and Networking
9:00am to 12:00pm – Program 
12:00 to 1:00pm – Lunchtime Discussion (Optional)

Registration Details

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Goodwin Deacon, Ph.D., is the founder of Puget Sound Grantwriters Association and has worked in the grantwriting field for 38 years. She is the President of Deacon Consulting, which provides grantwriting and prospect research services to a wide variety of nonprofits. She is a former board member of PSGA and received the 2012 PSGA Star Award. She has been a freelance grantwriter and prospect researcher for 25 years. She has taught grantwriting at several universities and is a frequent trainer and panelist on professional topics.

Ken Ristine has worked in the nonprofit field since 1976. He joined the Ben B. Cheney Foundation in 1989. As a senior program officer, Ken is responsible for a wide range of activities in support of the Foundation's mission. He routinely consults with nonprofits throughout the Pacific Northwest regarding organizational development, capacity building, and staff development. A well-known speaker at nonprofit conferences and events, he also authors the Ken’s Corner blog on the Puget Sound Grantwriters website (grantwriters.org and psgakenscorner.wordpress.com). 

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Add Admission to PSGA Panorama on Wednesday, October 17

Attend Grantwriting from the Ground Up AND join us for a full day of non-profit skill-building and networking at PSGA's Panorama at a special discounted rate. Admission to PSGA Panorama includes 6 hours of trainings, Grantmaking LIVE! and Sweet Talk Networking Hour.

Register today for Grantwriting from the Ground Up and you'll automatically receive a discount code to use for your discounted admission to Panorama.

• PSGA Members pay $140 for both Grantwriting from the Ground Up and Panorama. That's a $55 savings!
• Non-members pay $205 for Grantwriting from the Ground Up and Panorama for a savings of $65!

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Additional Location and Parking Details: 

Limited parking is available in the 2100 Building garage and adjacent to the building itself. This parking can be accessed by an alley east of the building that runs between South Hill and South Walker Streets. Street parking adjacent to the building is all-day on the west side of 24th Avenue South, and on both sides of South Hill Street. 

Reminders:

• For the health and comfort of all event participants, we ask that you refrain from wearing strong fragrances while attending PSGA events. Many people are allergic and/or sensitive to fragrances. Please use in moderation when wearing perfume, cologne, or scented lotions.
• Please, no walk-ins.