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Grant Writing Workshop

Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (MT)

Edmonton, Alberta

Grant Writing Workshop

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
Regular Ticket   more info Ended CA$60.00 CA$0.00

Event Details

Grant Writing Workshop

Presenter: Tim Haak

Writing funding proposals is a key element in the overall fund development plans for most organizations.

In this workshop you will explore the world of writing to prospective funders requesting their support.

  • You will learn how prepare yourself and your organization to make this targeted appeal for support.
  • You will learn about the world of funders and, how to determine if your project fits within the funding interests of the prospective funder and within your organization.
  • You will learn about some of the many sources for information that can help you along the way.

Funders have many choices of initiatives and organizations to fund. Increase your chances for success by improving your understanding of how to prepare well focused proposals.

 Key points to be covered during the day

  • Getting Started
  • Doing your homework & brushing up on your writing skills
  • Knowing your organizations & the funding environment
  • Who are the funders
  • Building relationships with funders
  • Your project and its fit within your organization
  • Your project and its fit with the funder
  • Your start up plan and your ongoing operation plan
  • Support for your project
  • Wrap up and evaluation

Date and Location

Saturday, October 23, 2010

8:30 am - 9:00 am: Check in and continental breakfast

9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Workshop

Alberta College Campus, Grant MacEwan University

Rm. 409, 10050 MacDonald Drive, Edmonton, AB

 

Registration Fee: $60 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch)

Pre-registration is required.  Registration and refund deadline is October 18th, 2010.

We will not be able to refund fees for missed attendance.   

If choosing to pay by cheque: cheque deadline is October 18th, 2010.

 

THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY:

TransCanada, RCVO and Grant MacEwan University

 

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

The personal information requested on this form is being collected under the authority of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  It will be used for the purpose of maintaining records for conference registration, corresponding with you and distributing conference – related information.  This information will be entered into an electronic database and will be retained for at least one year from the date submitted and then securely deposited.  Direct any questions about this collection to the Manager, Resource Centre for Voluntary Organizations, Grant MacEwan University, Alberta College Campus, #628, 10050 MacDonald Dr., Edmonton, AB., T5J 2B7, (780) 497-5616.

When & Where



Grant MacEwan University
Alberta College Campus
10050 MacDonald Drive
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2B7
Canada

Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (MT)


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Hosted By

RCVO



Resource Center for Voluntary Organizations

The RCVO is the information destination for Alberta’s nonprofit sector. Since 1987, thousands of individuals and nonprofit organizations have come to us for information, support, advice and tools to better meet the challenges they face. Unique to Alberta, the RCVO provides information and resources related to:

  • nonprofit organization management,

  • voluntary sector leadership,

  • fund development,

  • volunteer program management,

  • board leadership and governance, and

  • voluntary sector issues.

To find out more about what services we offer go to: www.rcvo.org