Grantseeking for Beginners Seminar
Register by fax or mail
Learn the basics of effective grantseeking from the premier source of
Minnesota grantmaking information and knowledge!
The Minnesota Council on Foundations' popular Grantseeking for Beginners
seminar provides essential information for grantseekers interested in
learning the basics of grantwriting.
At MCF's seminars, you'll learn from the experts and leaders in Minnesota's
grantmaking field. The Minnesota Council on Foundations is a well-known and
highly regarded source of information and knowledge on the grantmaking field
and the grantseeking process and has been offering grantseeking seminars for
more than 15 years.
The Grantseeking for Beginners seminar will help you:
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Be more effective in researching potential sources for grant support
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Gain an understanding of good proposal development process, and pinpoint
key elements and information to include in your grant proposals
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See the proposal review and decision-making process from a grantmaker's
point of view during a grantmaker panel discussion
Speaker:
Lori-Anne Williams, Lori-Anne Williams Writing Services
Grantseeking for Beginners Agenda
| 8:30 a.m. |
Check-In |
| 9:00
a.m. |
Welcome |
| 9:15
a.m. |
Overview of Minnesota Giving / Research Tips |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:15 a.m. |
Grantwriting:
Developing Your Proposal |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Networking
lunch |
| 12:45 p.m.
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Grantwriting:
Developing Your Proposal (continued) |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Break |
| 2:15 p.m. |
The
Grantmaking Process: Funders' Views
A panel of grantmakers will discuss the proposal review and
decision-making process |
| 3:15 p.m. |
Summary and
Closing Comments |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Adjourn |
This seminar will address foundation and corporate giving only. It will not
cover government funding sources.
Register early! MCF's seminars fill quickly, often 2-4 weeks before the
seminar date, and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Willmar Panelists:
Nancy Fasching, Southwest Initiative Foundation; Kaying Hang, Otto Bremer
Foundation; Susan Lorenz, Central Minnesota Community Foundation/Willmar
Area Community Foundation.
St. Paul Panelists:
Deborah Morris, Travelers Foundation; and others to be announced.
Register by fax or mail
Questions?
Contact the Minnesota Council on Foundations:
Phone: 612.338.1989
E-mail:
info@mcf.org
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Upcoming Dates
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September 10, 2009 |
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St. Paul Location:
Continuing Education and Conference Center -
University of Minnesota's
St. Paul Campus
1890 Buford Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
Directions
612.624.4000 |
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Registration deadline:
September 3 |
Registration Details
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$95 fee ($125 after registration
deadline) Includes lunch, refreshments, program materials |
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Pre-paid registrations only.
Sorry, we do not accept telephone or e-mail registrations, waiting lists, or
walk-ins. |
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Visa or MasterCard accepted for
credit card orders. Fax registrations are accepted with credit card payment
only. |
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Confirmations will be
e-mailed to the address provided, and checks will be returned for sold-out
programs. Confirmations include directions to program location. Receipts
given upon request.
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Cancellations or requests to
transfer to other dates
must be made at least three business days prior to the program date to
ensure a refund or date change. |
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10% discount on MGO:
Registrants receive a 10% discount on a subscription to MCF's
Minnesota Grantmakers Online
database service. Discounts are only available up to the date of the seminar
you are attending. |
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