Advanced Grantwriting

Summary
Refine your grant writing skills by creating clear project descriptions, measuring success, and preparing accurate budget requests to ensure your applications stand out and improve your chances of securing funding.

About this event
Grantwriting can be challenging, especially when articulating your project description, measuring success, and crafting accurate budget requests. In this workshop, you will focus on mastering these critical elements to ensure your grant applications stand out to funders. Whether you're looking to refine your skills or expand on what you’ve learned in Grantwriting 101 (October 24), this session provides strategic insights into these typical yet complex sections of grant applications. By the end, you’ll feel more confident in presenting clear, compelling proposals and improving your chances of securing funding.

Event Outcomes

After attending, you will:

• Understand how to effectively respond to grant application questions on program descriptions, success measurements, and project budgets. 
• Recognize and avoid common mistakes that may hinder your funding chances. 
• Feel more confident in your ability to write successful grant applications.

Who Should Attend
This event is ideal for nonprofit leaders, development officers, and fundraising professionals who write grant applications and want to make their requests more strategic or effective. This workshop will be most meaningful to individuals who have some experience with grantwriting rather than those are brand new to it. Everyone is welcome and valued in this inclusive learning environment.

• A presentation recording will be available the next business day after the event for those who want to view it again.

Spread the Word to Your Nonprofit Network!
Grantwriting is vital to helping you find and secure essential funding. Please share this training with your colleagues, communities, and even family members. Please help us reach more people! If you would like tips on how to spread the word, please contact Greg Scully at Greg@501commons.org.

Presentor

Brittany Kirk is a dedicated fundraiser focused on clarity and simplicity, believing that well-crafted grant applications can drive growth and impact. She has collaborated with over 125 diverse organizations, raising over $80 million in public and private funding, including multi-year grants, capital campaigns, and federal contracts. Her successful efforts have secured contributions from major foundations and corporations like Gates, Microsoft, Boeing, and public entities. Brittany holds an MPA from the University of Washington and has been a top-rated presenter at numerous nonprofit events. She also serves on the Bainbridge Community Foundation Board of Trustees.