Writing Powerhouse Proposals

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Turning Good Ideas into Great Grant-Funded Programs Good ideas . . . everybody has them, and there's one at the heart of every successful grant proposal. But how do you get from here to there? Think of ''Writing Powerhouse Proposals'' as your starter-kit workshop for grantseeking success. Here's everything you need to get started on your way to successful grantsmanship—all in one fast-paced, resource-rich all-day session. You'll explore the essential rules of the ''Grantsmanship Game,'' including mission-driven grantsmanship, the power of partnership, effective program planning, funder research and relationships, and creating winning proposals. You'll learn the eight key planning questions that must be answered in any successful grant request. You'll get hands-on practice in using a simple, powerful planning tool for quickly turning good ideas into one-page proposals that can win thousands of dollars You'll get an insider's look at what it's really like to be a grant reviewer – and learn first-hand what works, what doesn't work, and what makes the difference You'll explore what grantmakers love, what makes them grumpy—and how you can be sure you're delivering what they really, really want most of all in the whole wide world And you'll leave with three of the most powerful tools you need to keep you moving confidently on your way to grants success. Come with a good idea—we'll help you do the rest! $70 per person for session ($60 NNSW members) REGISTRATION Optional lunch additional $12 – must be ordered in advance. You are welcome to bring your own brown bag lunch. Presenter Maryn Boess is a 24-year nonprofit and grants professional with more than $30 million in grant funding to her credit. As founder of GrantsUSA LLC, she created a portfolio of high-quality, low-cost grants information tools, publications,websites and training curricula. A Grant Series presented by the Nonprofit Network of SWWA and the Vancouv