Training details

calendar_today Thursday, June 20, 2024

access_time 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET

place Cleveland Heights - University Heights Libraries
Lee Road Library, Room A/B
2345 Lee Road
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

attach_money Free

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About

Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don't want to miss one of our most popular classes!

This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include:

  • The basic elements of a proposal
  • The "do's" and "don'ts" of writing and submitting a proposal
  • How to follow up whether the answer is yes or no
  • 30-minute hands-on exercise to develop a proposal outline (in-person classes only)

Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to:

  • Understand how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation.
  • Know how and when to follow up with funders after submitting a proposal.

Looking for sample proposals?

  • Our Sample Documents gallery has samples of actual winning proposals recommended by grantmakers.

For more on proposal budgets, see our free class, Introduction to Project Budgets.

Qualifies for
1.5 CFRE point(s)

Additional information

This class will also provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to generate a standard project budget for a foundation proposal. We will discuss:

  • The basic components of a project budget including income and expenses
  • How to estimate the realistic cost of a project
  • What other financial documents you may also need to submit with your proposal

Intended audience

  • Beginner
  • Grant writers

Bonus materials

  • 2-page handout
  • Project outline worksheet and sample

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