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May 14-15, 2009
Arlington, VA
May 28-29, 2009
Orlando, FL
Jun 17-18, 2009
Chicago, IL
Jul 9-10, 2009
Portland, OR
July 22-23, 2009
Oklahoma City, OK
Aug 20-21, 2009
Nashville, TN
Sep 10-11, 2009
Minneapolis, MN
Sept 16-17, 2009
Arlington, VA
Oct 1-2, 2009
Denver, CO
Oct 15-16, 2009
Seattle, WA
Nov 19-20, 2009
New Orleans, LA
Dec 9-10, 2009
Phoenix, AZ
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– B. Blenn, Grant Proposals & Services Manager, General Dynamic Information Tech "Awesome training! Best I’ve had in a long time – thanks Doc. You are the best." – Scott Bell, S.C. NG Historian, S.C. National Guard "I got more out of these two days than I’ve gotten in the last 3 months as a new grant writer." – Erik Rejino, Special Projects Administrator, City of Leuelland
Registration: 8:00 AM (Day one only) Course materials, continental breakfast (coffee and pastries) each day (Arlington location only), refreshments included. This comprehensive, hands-on boot camp covers a range of subjects, from identifying grant opportunities and understanding grant terminology, to writing the critical sections of your application or proposal. Bring an actual project you are working on, and complete 95% of your proposal narrative onsite! Laptops are encouraged. Course Description: This course covers the skills and strategies essential to any grant writing process. It will give you the foundation you need to successfully compete for funding from corporate, nonprofit or governmental entities. Emphasis is placed on researching and writing.
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Previous Attendees Include: Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, Senior Capital Planning Specialist Amboy, IL Fire Protection District, Captain American Biological Safety Association, Executive Director Anteon, Director of Marketing for Law Enforcement & Homeland Security Anteon, Grant Services & Proposal Manager APCI International, Director, Legislative Affairs Arizona Department of Liquor, Chief of Investigations Arizona Dept of Health Services, Exercise Coordinator Arizona Dept of Health Services, Preparedness Planner Art's Investigations, Vice President Base-X, Inc., Homeland Sales Bismarck Burleigh Public Health, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator BOMI International, Business Planning Manager Bradley University, HITEC, Account Manager CA, Account Director CardSmart Systems, Inc., Government Market Manager CellAntenna Corp, Government Sales Manager Cerner Corporation, Director, CDC Project Champaign-Urbana Public Health, Communications Coordinator Chicago Medical Society, Grant Administrator Cicero, Illinois Police Department, Lieutenant Citizens Corp Council, City of Tucson, Director of Grants City of Baton Rouge, Planning and Research Specialist City of Evanston, IL, Emergency Preparedness Manager City of La Mesa Fire Dept., Captain City of Mount Vernon, N.Y., Director, Emergency Services City of Norfolk, Virginia, Program Manager City of Yuma, AZ, Customer Service Crew Leader Commission on Child Protection, Fiscal Administrative Supervisor Computer Sciences Corporation, Project Manager Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, CSB Administration Covenant Special Projects, Director of Intelligence, Analysis & Research Dattco, Inc., Regional Director Decatur College Decatur Electronics, Inc., Bid Specialist Delaware State Police, Sergeant DPRA Inc., Director, Strategic Programs ELASTEC Inc., Sales Manager EMS, State of Georgia, EMS Training Specialist ExtendLife Training Systems, Executive Administrator FAAC, Inc., Director of Commercial Business Florida Department of Corrections, Bureau Chief, Grants & Development Flying Cross by Fechheimer, Sales Manager Franklin-McKinley School District, Director, State & Federal Projects FREELINC, Sales Administration General Dynamics, Principal Software Engineer Gibson Area Hospital, Emergency Management Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc., Michigan Emergency Preparedness Coordinator GSA, Human Resources Specialist GTSI, Product Manager Hammond Fire Department, Chief of EMS Harris & Associates, CM Henry County Health Department, Administrator Holliston Fire Department, Fire Chief IDC Digital Solutions, Project Development Manager Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Fiscal Officer Illinois Homeland Security Research, Acting Director Illinois PTAC, Director ImmuneRegen Biosciences, CFO Indiana Regional Community Police Institute, Director Innovative Technology of America, President Integrated Resource Technology, Management/Operations Assistant International Supply Company, Engineering Manager iRobot Group, Account Manager Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Lieutenant Kaneland Middle School, Teacher Lake Havasu City, AZ Fire Department, Fire Chief LaSalle County Emergency Management Agency, Coordinator Laser Technology, Inc, Director, Business Development Lee/Ogle County Regional Office of Education, Educational Consultant Lincoln County Ambulance District, Paramedic Supervisor Locus Location Systems, Business Development Manager Los Angeles County Fire Department, Battalion Chief Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Grant Analyst Madison County, KY, Madison County CSEPP Maine Township, Grant Coordinator Maroon Biotech, Corporation, Director of Operations Maryland Transportation Authority Police, Officer II Medic Rescue, General Manager Medic Rescue, General Manager Medtronic, Grant Consultant Methodist Medical Center of IL, Coordinator of Grants Miami Dade Transit, Administrative Officer Miami Dade Transit, Grants Administration Montgomery County Government, Grants Manager Montgomery County Police Department, Program Specialist II Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Pastor NARUC, Manager of International Programs NC Division of Emergency Management, Training Specialist NORBIC PTAC, Director NSTec, Scientist Oklahoma State Department of Health, Director of Accountability Systems Our Youth, Inc., Director Peoria City/County Health Department, Grants Manager PG County Department of Family Services, Chief Planning Officer Prince George's Co., MD Public Schools/Department of Grants, Director Railroad Research Foundation, Director Grants and Contracts Rantoul, IL Police Department, Lieutenant Raytheon, Grant Advisor Santa Clara County, California, Grants Manager Sault St. Marie Tribe Shelby County Health Department, Public Health Coordinator South Suburban College, Manager, PTAC St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Security Suburban Health Organization, Grants and Funding Coordinator Tennessee Commission on Aging & Disability, Aging Program Director Terrestar Networks, Business Continuity & Crisis Management The Joint Commission, Grants/Contract Manager The Wornick Company, Director of Business Development Tippecanoe County, IN, Grant Coordinator Trinity Technology Group, Director of Intelligence Operations Twenty First Century Communications, Grant Writer Tyco Electronics Company, Grant Program Manager USA Mobility Wireless, Inc, District Sales Manager USA Mobility Wireless, Inc, Federal Government Contract Manager Vander Weele Group Village of Oak Lawn, IL, Village Manager Village of Rantoul, IL, Community Development Director Village of Winfield, Chief of Police Waukegan, IL Police Department, Police Grant Manager Winnetka Police Department, Police Commander Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Transportation Planner Workforce Development, Management Analyst What previous attendees said about the instructor: "Thanks to the quality of the instruction, this is one of the best training courses for the money I have ever attended—great practical advice I can use right away. Dr. Browning is talented not only in her abilities in grant writing but also in her ability to teach the topic so well in such a short period of time." - Sheri Donahue, Executive Director, InfraGard National Members Alliance and Cyber-Conflict Studies Association "Course was one of the best I’ve attended – Bev was "hands on" and comprehensive in her teaching, Great Job!" -Jennifer Farley, CO Dept. of Revenue/Driver’s License "Amazing, I have been taught by many professionals over the years, I can honestly say she is the very best!" - David McNamee, Senior VP, CST, LLC "Bev knows more about writing grants than every book combined!" - Andrea, CRC, Denver Health Medical Center "I learned more in these past 2 days than I could in one year." - Jewell Thompson, Administrative & Financial Services, Harford County Div. Emergency Operations "The boot camp was all and more than I expected – I have attended several workshops and didn’t come away with nearly the knowledge that I gained from Dr. Browning." - Barbra Duma, Grant Coordinator, Jackson County Day 1 Funding Sources and Finding Best Practices
Qualifying the Funding Opportunity and Your Organization
Pros and Cons of Community Partnerships
Considering Grant Writing Teams
Reviewing Grant Writing Formats
Describing Your Organization
Describing Your Request to the Funder
Developing a Compelling Problem Statement
Day 2 Writing a Program Design and Planning the Evaluation Process
Demonstrating Sustainability
Planning the Budget
Recommended Attachments
Finishing Touches
Following Up
*Agenda is subject to change. About Your Speaker: Dr. Beverly A. Browning has been a grant writing consultant for units of municipal government, faith-based organizations, school districts, colleges, social and human service agencies, and other nonprofit organizations for two decades. She has assisted clients and trainees throughout the United States in receiving awards of more than $200 million. Dr. Browning is the author of over two dozen grants-related publications, including Grant Writing For Dummies™ (2001 and 2005, Wiley.com), Grant Writing for Educators (2004, Solution-Tree.com), How to Become a Grant Writing Consultant (2001 and 2005, BBA, Inc.) Faith-Based Grants: Aligning Your Church to Receive Abundance (2005, BBA, Inc.), and Winning Strategies for Developing Grant Proposals (2006, Thompson.com). Browning’s newest book, Perfect Phrases for Grant Proposals, published by McGraw-Hill, can be purchased at www.amazon.com.
Registration Options: *Please note: Online registration closes 2 days before the event, and at that point you must register by using the downloadable form (below) and bringing it to the event with you. [1] Online with your credit card using our secure online booking system [2] Fax our downloadable registration form (requires Acrobat Reader) to 703-412-9286 [3] Phone Customer Service at (703) 412-9287 x222 [4] E-mail Customer Service [5] Mail our downloadable registration form to: Homeland Defense Training & Publishing 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 710 Arlington, VA 22202  Registrations are payable by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, company check or government purchase order. CANCELLATION POLICY: You may designate a substitute in writing any time before the event. Cancellation requests must be sent in writing (email or fax) and will be subject to a $100 processing fee. No cancellations or transfers are accepted within 2 (two) weeks prior to the event start date or later. PLEASE NOTE: No shows will be liable for the entire registration fee. In the rare occasion that an event is cancelled or postponed, please note our reimbursement is limited to paid tuition only.
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If you have any questions about Homeland Defense Training & Publishing events in general, please see our Event FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions). Arlington, VA:
The workshop will be held in the Homeland Defense Training & Publishing Training Center in the Jefferson Plaza Building at 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway (7th floor), Arlington, VA 22202. Public parking at the facility is available for $10.00 early morning special (before 8:00am) or $18.00 all day. The Jefferson Plaza Building is just two blocks from the Crystal City Metro Station on the blue and yellow line. Please note: the parking garage is located on Crystal Drive.
Map and directions to the event location Nearby hotels include:
For nearby hotel reservations, we recommend the Crowne Plaza Washington National Airport, which is connected to the Jefferson Plaza Two Building (where the Government Horizons training facility is) by a covered walkway. To secure a room, please call the hotel directly at 703-416-1600 and ask for the in-house reservations department, or send an email to Salesleads@bfsaul.com Please mention you are attending a “Government Horizons” workshop, and government per diem will be offered if available. Orlando, Florida:
The Grant Writing Boot Camp on May 28th and 29th will be held at the Orlando Vista, 12490 Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32836. Chicago, Illinois:
The workshop location is Crowe Horwath LLP - One Mid America Plaza, Suite 700, Oakbrook, IL 60522
Portland, OR:
The Grant Writing Boot Camp on July 9th and 10th will be held at the Red Lion Hotel Portland - Convention Center, 1021 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232. Oklahoma City, OK:
The Grant Writing Boot Camp on July 22nd and 23rd will be held at the Crowne Plaza, Oklahoma City, 2945 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Nashville, TN:
The Grant Writing Boot Camp on August 20th and 21st will be held at the Courtyard Nashville Vanderbilt/West End - 1901 West End Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37203. Minneapolis, MN:
The Grant Writing Boot Camp on July 9th and 10th will be held at the Holiday Inn Select Minneapolis International Airport, Three Appletree Square / I-494 & 34th Avenue ( Exit 1 ) - Bloomington, Minnesota 55425 Denver, CO:
The Grant Writing Boot Camp on October 1st and 2nd will be held at the Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown Denver, 1845 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado, 80203. Seattle, WA:
The Grant Writing Boot Camp on October 15th and 16th will be held at the Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown, 700 - 5th Ave North, Seattle, WA 98109 New Orleans, LA:
The workshop will be held at the Hotel Monteleone, 214 Rue Royale, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130-2201. Phoenix, AZ:
The workshop location is 1919 W. Whispering Wind Drive, Pheonix, AZ, 85085.
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