Nonprofit Workshop: Grant Writing
The class can be taken stand alone or as part of continuing education credit at San Jose State. To learn more about continuing education credits contact: Mary Anne Burke at:maburke1@sbcglobal.net
This is a hands-on three-hour workshop for community members, program directors, nonprofit staff and leaders in nonprofit businesses. The focus of this presentation will be on learning the entire process of grant writing and will include lots of networking in a very hands out collaborative atmosphere. This workshop goes beyond theory and also develops strategy to find the best sources for grants and the key elements of a grant proposal (that you will write). There is a potential for follow up to complete the grant process or network with other nonprofits.
You will learn how to:
- Leverage resources and collaborative services
- Locate grant funders
- Write grants
- Create evaluation tools to measure project outcomes
- Manage grants
- Modify grants for new funders for continuous funding
This is a hands on workshop. Each participant will complete a simplified grant template modified from the Simplified Grant writing book published by the Mary Ann Burke through Corwin Press. After completing the grant template, volunteers can present their grant summary to the class or to other professionals and SCORE counselors for feedback. Dr. Burke will also be available to meet class participants after the class for further grant development guidance
Learning Outcomes
- Which websites are best to help you find foundations that give grants in your area
- Understanding the types of information requested to complete a grant application
- How to create a grant template that includes all grant requested information
- How to manage newly funded projects
- How to modify completed grant templates to request added funding
What People are saying
- Best workshop I have attended
- Learned how it is done and loved all the networking
- Can’t wait to learn more
- Excellent instructor. Knows her material.
Registration fee is $25 and includes coffee and snacks.
Veterans: Free admission is available for this class. Click Here for details.
Walk-ins: If space allows, you can register at the door and pay via PayPal or cash.
Be sure to complete registration fully. Print out the ticket and bring it to class as proof of payment or save the confirmation email on your mobile device and bring it with you.
Seating is Limited. This class begins promptly at 9:30 am so please arrive by 9:15 to sign in and get seated. Please plan to arrive early in case of traffic.
If you have trouble registering, send an email to info@svscore.org
About The SpeakerMary Ann Burke
Counseling for Nonprofits:Silicon Valley SCORE members with nonprofit experience in Silicon Valley offer counseling for nonprofits. Counseling sessions can be requested with the following experienced members: Nadera Alam, Pat Anderson, John Edwards, Gerry Fields, Bob Goedjen, Barbara Hofstein Spiegel, Nev Griffin, Ray Noble, Brian Neth, Karun Shimoga, Neal Weinstein |
Mary Ann Burke has served as a credentialed parent educator and fund development adjunct professor for over thirty years in California schools. She is the author of four Corwin Press Books on parent and community engagement in schools. Her Simplified Grantwriting book highlights how nonprofits and others can use grants to obtain needed resources. Dr. Burke previously led the Santa Clara County Office of Education’s Parent Engagement Initiative that serves as a state model for best practices in parent engagement for culturally diverse families. She holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Southern California.