TITLE : Proposal writing
CITY : Houston , TX
DATE : Thursday, October 04, 2007
TIME : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
PRICE : $ 55.00
Proposal writing

Winning a grant isn't easy and often the process of writing a proposal seems intimidating. Most of the difficulty comes from not knowing what exactly goes into an effective proposal. This session will cover the following topics:
  •  The essential components of a grant proposal package
  •  Important writing techniques that make your proposal stand out from the pile
  •  Layout and design of a strong proposal
  •  Customizing a proposal to match a grant maker's interest and using your proposal as a relationship building tool
You'll go back to the office with a well honed plan for ensuring that your proposals cover the right bases every time.

Speakers for this session:

Deborah P. Scott, M.P.H.
Principal
Sage Associates, Inc.


Deborah has been working as an evaluator for the last 15 years. She grew up in Oklahoma and relocated to Texas to complete an undergraduate degree in marketing from the University of Houston, and a Masters' in Public Health at the University of Texas, Health Sciences Center
in Houston.  She has developed proposal evaluation strategies for numerous AIDS service organizations and the populations they serve, including projects with homeless individuals, recently and currently incarcerated individuals, refugees, substance abuse treatment facilities, children and youth with HIV/AIDS.  She is a Tribally Recognized Organization, (TERO Certified) and a registered member of Cherokee Nation.

Tara McNeill
Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston


Tara McNeill is currently the Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UT-Houston).  Prior to joining UT-Houston she worked as a development officer at the Museum of Fine Arts - Houston, as well as several arts organizations in New York City.  Tara has an MBA and an MA, Art Administration from Southern Methodist University and received a BA in Art History from the University of Texas at Austin.

Cynthia Denise Le Monds
Chief Executive Officer
San Antonio Youth Centers

 
During her tenure as Chief Executive Officer of the San Antonio Youth Centers, Cynthia — with the support and leadership of a dedicated Board of Directors — has completely changed the face of this once struggling nonprofit organization.  In a five year period, Cynthia has grown the agency from an $80,000 budget to a $2.1 million budget, from five staff to 50, and from one location to five locations.  Additionally, Cynthia has collaborated with numerous nonprofit agencies, public entities and corporations. Cynthia is certified in Nonprofit Management and Leadership through the University of Texas at San Antonio.  In 2006, she graduated with honors from St. Mary’s University with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. Cynthia’s long-range vision is to someday create a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming young lives in Appalachia and the Delta—the two most impoverished regions in the country.  
Speakers for this session will be announced shortly.

 

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Thursday, October 04, 2007

Seminar TitleTimePrice
Panel discussion and dialogue with Grantmakers9:00 AM - 12:00 PM$ 95.00More
Finding Funders: the art of successful research1:00 PM - 3:00 PM$ 55.00More
Proposal writing1:00 PM - 3:00 PM$ 55.00More
Exploring the world of corporate sponsorship 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM$ 55.00More
How to build a successful relationship with grantmakers 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM$ 55.00More
Cause marketing: building profitable relationships with corporate partners 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM$ 55.00More
Winning proposals: a tour of four successful case studies 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM$ 55.00More

Friday, October 05, 2007

Seminar TitleTimePrice
Special events fundraising8:00 AM - 10:00 AM$ 55.00More
Online fundraising: harnessing technology to build and maintain relationships9:00 AM - 12:30 PM$ 95.00More
Major gifts fundraising10:30 AM - 12:30 PM$ 55.00More
Annual giving campaigns1:30 PM - 3:00 PM$ 55.00More
Fundraising in the one-person development shop: making the most of a shoestring budget1:30 PM - 5:00 PM$ 95.00More
Direct mail fundraising3:30 PM - 5:00 PM$ 55.00More


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