Tuesday, October 16, 2018 9:30 AM–3:30 PM – Main (Oakland) Building a Project Budget & Sustainability Plan Learn how to: (1) develop a funding strategy and sustainability plan involving multiple funders; (2) identify in-kind community and long-term resources; (3) use the Common Grant Budget Form to construct the proposal budget and justification for program activities; (4) review […]
Advanced Proposal Writing, Session 2
Tuesday, October 09, 2018 9:30 AM–3:30 PM Main (Oakland) Developing an Effective Program/Project Design Learn how to: (1) research evidence-based program models and present how your program will work; (2) utilize a Logic Model and Gantt Chart to present the program/project goals, SMART objectives, activities, staffing and timeline; and (3) describe a practical evaluation plan with measurable […]
Nonprofit Resource Center: Using Census Data in Grant Writing
Using Census Data in Grant Writing Wednesday, July 18, 2018 10:30 AM–12:30 PM Main (Oakland) Join us for this special presentation on how to use census data to strengthen your nonprofit’s grant proposals. Attendees will learn: About the statistical tools available through the American Community Survey using American Fact Finder and other data resources. How to access […]
Database Assessment and Management
Database Assessment and Management Thursday, July 26, 2018 9:30 AM–12:30 PM Squirrel Hill Every fundraising program needs a well-managed and comprehensive data management solution to be successful, sustainable, and reach its full potential. It needs to fit the nonprofit’s current capacity in order to ensure consistent use and maintenance, and have the ability to support growth, cultivation […]
Grants Cafe: The Pittsburgh Foundation will present on the 2018 Wish Book application process
The Pittsburgh Foundation will present on the 2018 Wish Book application process Wednesday, July 25, 2018 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM The Grants Cafe meets on the LAST WEDNESDAY of the month, except August and December when there are no meetings. Topics and guest speakers will be posted by mid-month. Click here to learn more and to […]
Basic Proposal Writing
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 9:30 AM–3:30 PM Squirrel Hill This full-day workshop is for individuals who are new to grant seeking and proposal writing, or who want to refresh their skills. The information is geared to the needs of small to medium-size agencies. Participants will learn about: Getting ready for grants Overview of the grant seeking process […]
Grant Report Writing
Tuesday, April 10, 2018 9:30 AM–12:30 PM Your agency was awarded foundation grants last year and you receive a request to write your first grant report. This half-day seminar is for individuals who are new to grant report writing or want to refresh their skills. The information is geared to all levels of experience and the […]
Grants Cafe – Partnering with Corporate Donors
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 – 12PM Grants Cafe – Partnering with Corporate Donors As grant professionals, we often are asked to pursue corporate dollars that originate from a company’s marketing budget rather than their philanthropic budget. This requires a different approach than we’re used to in grant-seeking. How can we be competitive when we seek […]
Basic Proposal Writing Workshop
Tuesday, January 09, 2018 9:30 AM–3:30 PM Main (Oakland) This full-day course is for individuals who are new to grant seeking and proposal writing for nonprofit organizations, or those who want to update their skills. Participants will learn about: Overall grant seeking process Basic components of grant proposals What and how to write for each component Steps […]
Metro-Urban Institute Urban Leadership Series: Grant Writing
Monday, December 4, 2017 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Metro-Urban Institute at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary 616 N. Highland Ave. Pittsburgh PA 15206 This session, part of Metro-Urban Institute’s Urban Leadership Series, will be led by Karris Jackson of the Poise Foundation. Networking and Hors d’oeuvres will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the presentation starting at […]