• Understanding the proposal is part of a process for cultivating donors
• Sharing the common myths of grant-writing
• Identifying need
• Presenting an overview of proposal elements
• Establishing institutional credibility
• Distinguishing between goals and objectives
• Creating a management plan and time line
• Designing an evaluation plan
• Detailing an adequate, reasonable budget
• Preparing an executive summary and a cover letter
• Using available and affordable resources
• Accessing the Foundation Directory on line
• Matching donor with need
• Learning from rejection
• Saying thank you

"As a former English teacher, Karen has designed a unique grant writing seminar: Gold Medal Grant Writing that combines PowerPoint presentation with individual attention. Along with sharing her own experiences, Karen engages participants to create elements of their own proposal as she takes the group through the proposal writing process. In addition, Karen helps participants develop the research skills they need to identify potential funding sources".

Sam Kennedy

Founding Partner, Strategic Partners, Inc.

Canton, Michigan

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