Grant Writing Boot Camp
September 11-12, 2008
Arlington, VA |
and |
December 2-3, 2008
Scottsdale, AZ |
“Very essential for Govt. Grant Writers.” – Rafi Sela, President – AR Challenges, Inc.
“I came away from this grant writing Boot Camp knowing how to write a grant that has a high probability of getting funded.” – Dan Sise, Jr. Director Business Development – Laser Technology, Inc.
“Was the most informative grant writing course I have attended.” – Patricia Barry, Administrative Officer – Miami Dade Transit
Registration: 8:00 AM (Day one only)
Program Starts: 8:30 AM
Wrap-Up: 4:00 PM
Course materials, continental breakfast (coffee and pastries), refreshments included.
About
this Workshop:
The comprehensive hands-on boot camp covers everything from learning grants-related terminology to learning how to conduct funding searches to actually writing the critical, high point review sections of a sure to win grant application/proposal. Bring “real” project idea and supporting documentation and complete 95% of your proposal narrative onsite! Laptops are welcome!
Course Description:
This course covers the essential grant seeking and grant writing strategies and skills required to successfully submit competitive corporate and foundation proposals, and state and federal grant applications for funding consideration. Emphasis is placed on researching and writing.
Topics:
- Finding Funding Sources and 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
- Writing a Program Design and Planning the Evaluation Process
- Demonstrating Sustainability
- Planning the Budget
- Recommended Attachments
- Finishing Touches
- Following Up
Who
Should Attend:
- Any nonprofit or for-profit organization that has not -- or has! -- been successful at winning government grants and cooperative agreements
- Regional, state and local public safety and emergency management executives and senior staff
- State and local grants personnel interested in learning about updating grant writing skills
- Academia interested in funding for critical programs and projects
- Novice grant seeker to the seasoned grant writer that wants to increase their rate of funding success
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:
"Informative, well-paced and non-intimidating. Dr. Browning’s knowledge of topic is absolutely astounding!" - Bill Carter, ExtendLife, Inc
"Dr. Browning is a great instructor who is extremely knowledgeable and provides innovative ideas to plug into your organization." - Barb Meyer, Gibson Area Hospital
"The depth of Dr. Browning’s knowledge is awe-inspiring. Excellent!!" - Heather Fisher, Jefferson County, AL, Sheriff’s Office
“I left feeling that I have a very good chance of writing my first successful grant application.” -Joni Ashton, Administrative Assistant, Maricopa Fire Department
“Dr. Browning has more knowledge in her little finger than most agency grant writers as a whole. Thanks for sharing.” -Nan Tarlton, Administrator- Special Projects, Mississippi Department of Transportation
”I now have in sight to what a grant is, how to get started and other networking clues to aid in creating a successful grant. Having Bev as a well-rounded person helped a lot.” -T. Kelsey Baines
"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
“This class was wonderful—we came in blind and left viewing the grant process with open eyes and a clear view!” -Brittany Reynolds, BAE Systems Product’s Group
"Dr. Browning - I very much enjoyed the Grant Writing Boot Camp in Chicago. I would go so far as to say it was the most beneficial class I have ever attended. Remarkable job, Thank You! I will recommend it to others."
“Can I put Dr. Bev in my briefcase and bring her home?” -Krista Meulengracht, CO Dept. of Revenue/Driver’s License
“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
“She is a great resource and knows how to share her knowledge to build confidence in her participants.” -Linda McClerklin, A Better World
Agenda:
Day 1:
Funding Sources and Finding Best Practices
- Discuss funding sources for grant narrative information
- Discuss sources identifying best practices
Qualifying the Funding Opportunity and Your Organization
- Discuss pre-planning checklist
Pros and Cons of Community Partnerships
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of including community partners in your pre-writing planning process, the writing process, the implementation process, and the evaluation process.
Considering Grant Writing Teams
- Discuss benefits of forming a grant writing team
- Discuss team roles
- Discuss maintaining team momentum
Reviewing Grant Writing Formats
- Discuss a letter of inquiry
- Discuss a letter proposal
- Discuss a concept paper
- Discuss a research project proposal format
- Discuss federal grant application formats
- Analyze grant announcement from government agency
Describing Your Organization
- Complete grant applicant description writing exercise
- Complete partnership exercise
- Discuss what constitutes boilerplate information
Describing Your Request to the Funder
- Prepare a purpose statement
Developing a Compelling Problem Statement
- Complete problem statement writing exercise
- Apply research skills to find current, relevant problem statement language.
Day 2:
Writing a Program Design and Planning the Evaluation Process
- Discuss the difference between a goal and an objective
- Complete global goals and measurable objectives writing exercise
- Complete logic model exercise
- Complete timeline chart
- Analyze the management plan
Demonstrating Sustainability
- List different ways to fund an idea for two or more years
- Discuss how a funder looks at the grant applicant's ability to continue grant-funded activities when grant monies are expended
Planning the Budget
- Complete project budget request worksheet
- Complete project in-kind and cash match worksheet
- Complete merged project budget request form
- Discuss supplementing versus supplanting
Recommended Attachments
- Identify appropriate attachments to support grant request
- Discuss how to organize attachments to facilitate funder's review and determination process
Finishing Touches
- Complete a proposal package checklist
- Discuss how to create aesthetic appeal to a grant reviewer
Following Up
- List the critical organizational and housekeeping steps once a grant request has been mailed to the funder
- Discuss why grant proposals are rejected and how to handle a rejection letter
- Discuss how to retool a grant application for resubmission to other types of funders
*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 Fee:
- Government attendees: $995
- Industry (includes government contractors): $1095 per person
Registration includes:
Books:
-Browning, B. (2006). Grant Writing For Dummies CD (Second Edition) Harper Audio or Grant Writing For Dummies – Second Edition Reference Book, John Wiley & Sons. Provision of the CD or book is at the discretion of the Facilitator based on inventory availability.
*Another textbook may be substituted for one of the above based on initial agreement between Dr. Browning and the Boot Camp site host.
Handouts:
-Examples and exercise
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Workshop Location:
Arlington, VA Location:
The workshop will be held in the Homeland Defense Journal 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.
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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.
Scottsdale, AZ Location:
The event will be held at the Chaparral Suites Resort, 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85250. A map and directions can be found here.
Sleeping room rates in effect on December 1st and 2nd for the group will be charged at the following rates: prevailing government per diem rate, currently $102.00 Single/ $112.00 Double Occupancy.
The hotel’s Reservations Department will show room block until November 10, 2008 as “Homeland Defense Journal’s Grant Writing Boot Camp”. The phone number for reservations is: 1-888-819-2951
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