Grant-Writing 101 - Tips & Tools to Get Funded

Are you a non-profit and looking for grants as a part of your fundraising plan to sustain your community or faith-based organization?
If the above describes your situation, this workshop is for you! It will cover the basic elements of understanding and preparing a grant proposal in an atmosphere that's interactive, informative, and engaging. This workshop is especially designed for agencies or organizations with limited staffing or little experience writing proposals. Overcome the fear and intimidation often associated with grant-writing and walk away with tips and tools to get started.
The presenter, Mr. Derek Lane, is the Director of Small Business and Workforce Solutions with the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce. As owner of a consulting business, he helped launch over a dozen non-profit organizations and secured $60 million in successfully funded grants through foundations and federal agencies. He has assisted community and faith-based agencies around the country with organizational and resource development needs and looks forward to providing similar support to help build the capacity of organizations in central Alabama.
 Workshop Outcomes:
1. To determine or increase "readiness" for grants
2. To understand the "pre-grant" essentials
3. To review the basic elements a grant proposal
You will receive:
* Hard-copy and electronic samples of successfully-funded grants
*An interactive online "walk-thru" of local available funding opportunities
*A step-by-step guide to launching a non-profit in your state
 
A free workshop hosted by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce.