Workshop
Winning the Proposal: Strategies to Write a Successful Grant
Effective grant seeking is about more than filling out an application form. It involves strategic prospect research, detailed project planning, and articulating a compelling case, all while employing efficient tools, processes, and systems. This workshop will teach you how to be successful in this process.
Session Dates
The workshop will consist of four, 90-minute sessions taking place from 11am to 12.30pm MST (UTC -7) each of the following dates:
- February 6, 2023
- February 8, 2023
- February 13, 2023
- February 15, 2023
Using ample tools, reference materials, examples, and strategies for success, over a period of four, 90-minute sessions, this workshop will cover:
- Current trends in grant funding
- Funder search techniques, tools, and tips
- Organizational capacity, creating efficiencies, removing roadblocks
- Preparation of key proposal components
- Proposal refinement
What’s Included
- 4 live virtual interactive sessions with group discussions, learning activities, take-home materials, and additional resources
- Opportunities for one-to-one questions and feedback from the course facilitator
- Opportunity to network and connect with other industry professionals
This course is ideal for:
- Entry to mid-level environmental professionals wanting to learn about grant seeking and developing their skills in project planning for proposal development
- Mid-level environmental professionals with some grants experience who want to refresh their knowledge and sharpen their skills
Session 1: Context and Capacity
February 06, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM MST
- Identify strategies for building organizational capacity and creating efficiencies
- Review current trends in grant funding
- Practice prospect research techniques
Session 2: Getting Started
February 08, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM MST
- Compare Letters of Intent, concept notes, and grant proposal formats
- Review basic proposal components and planning formats
- Identify key considerations for budget planning
Session 3: Program Planning for Impact
February 13, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM MST
- Create compelling project rationales/needs statements
- Review strategic planning methodologies, including Theory of Change and Logic Models
- Compare evaluations and monitoring strategies
Session 4: Refining, Reviewing, Follow-up, and Tips for Success
February 15, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM MST
- Practice refining proposal drafts
- Understand how proposals are reviewed
- Identify elements of grant follow-up
- Review strategies for success
Barbara McMillan’s extensive experience as a grantor, grantee, and instructor in grant writing provides a rich backdrop to help individuals and organizations build their capacity in grant seeking and proposal writing. Besides having assessed over 1000 grant applications, she has written many successful proposals and has taught grant seeking for over 25 years, including the Grant and Proposal Writing Course in BCIT’s Fundraising Management Certificate Program. Barbara holds a BA in Communications from Simon Fraser University and a Master of Management Degree (National Voluntary Sector Leaders) from McGill University. She has over 35 years’ experience working and volunteering with a wide range of community and civil sector organizations locally and globally, including Vancouver Foundation, Community Foundations of Canada, Health Canada’s Health Promotion Directorate, and United Way. Barbara’s active interest in environmental issues has included involvement with initiatives such as the North Shore Rain Garden Project, Cool North Shore, Sea to Sky Environment Forum, and Community Foundations and the Environment Fund.
Session 1: Context and Capacity
February 06, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM MST
- Identify strategies for building organizational capacity and creating efficiencies
- Review current trends in grant funding
- Practice prospect research techniques
Session 2: Getting Started
February 08, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM MST
- Compare Letters of Intent, concept notes, and grant proposal formats
- Review basic proposal components and planning formats
- Identify key considerations for budget planning
Session 3: Program Planning for Impact
February 13, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM MST
- Create compelling project rationales/needs statements
- Review strategic planning methodologies, including Theory of Change and Logic Models
- Compare evaluations and monitoring strategies
Session 4: Refining, Reviewing, Follow-up, and Tips for Success
February 15, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM MST
- Practice refining proposal drafts
- Understand how proposals are reviewed
- Identify elements of grant follow-up
- Review strategies for success
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