GrantProse, Inc. Newsletter
 Issue #38February 9th, 2012 
Dear Colleagues, 

GrantProse offers more than just grant writing consulting and training - see today's Featured Article for more. In accordance with our mission, it is our goal to help you be successful and this goal is manifested in may ways. In addition to the notification of updated Grant Alerts, Data Sources, and Foundation News on our website, this email keeps you informed of our upcoming training dates and news from the world of grants.
Training Schedule
Successful Grant Writing

 

 

 

Grant writing training programs are scheduled for the 2012 year. At present, we will offer two types of program:
 

1) A one-day program for Novice and Beginner (little to no experience with grants), and
 

2) A two-day program for Intermediate and Advanced (some experience with grants)

 

Training dates are as follows:

* Novice/Beginner - February 21, 2012 (Course #76922)
* Novice/Beginner - March 20, 2012 (Course #76932)

* Intermediate/Advanced - April 24-25, 2012 (Course #76935)
* Intermediate/Advanced - May 22-23, 2012 (Course #77023)

 

For information and to register, please visit our Training page on our website at http://grantproseinc.com/grant-training/wtcc-training/

 

 

Where Grant Funding and GrantProse Fits in Your Organization's Fundraising Strategy

Grant Writing as Just One Tool in Your Arsenal

 

 

Grant writing must be viewed as merely one tool in your organization's arsenal of fundraising strategies. Organizations too often look for grant funding to sustain their entire operation and it is critical that agencies diversify their funding sources; especially nonprofits. It may not be obvious that grant writing is a specialized form of fundraising and development. 

 

Corporate Donations Provide Diversified Funding

Sometimes organizations are not ready to apply for many grant opportunities because they are unable to show funders an existing revenue stream. Securing corporate donations is a great first step to showing foundations that there is interest in and a need for your program; even if the corporate donations are not enough to fully fund the program.

 

Diversified Funding Provides Sustainability

Diversified funding sources, especially annual corporate contributions, also illustrate an increased likelihood of program sustainability - which is attractive to grant funding agencies offering time-limited grants.

 

 

Sustainability Allows Documented Successes

Developing a set of measured outcomes is also important. Sometimes starting with a small pilot program can show measured positive impacts worthy of expansion and replication. The appropriate strategy is dependent on many factors of your organization's current operations.

 

GrantProse has helped many kinds of agencies (e.g., nonprofits, for-profits, local governments, colleges and universities) that have had diverse capacities and needs. Our experience has granted us the flexibility to fulfill many needs of our clients and perform services that stray from the strict definition of "grant writing." As a result, GrantProse offers more than just grant writing consulting and training we partner with our clients to help them achieve their fundraising goals. For instance, when our client needs to forge a collaboration with another organization, we create a draft Memorandum of Understanding for them to share with their potential partner and guide them through meetings and negotiations.

 

As outside consultants, however, we do not recommend that we conduct direct communications with the goal of forging relationships between organizations. Our role is to build in your organization the capacity to establish these connections on your own, so that the connections remain intact when our consultation is complete. Just as a strong grant proposal features lasting effects, our consultation services secondarily provide capacity building and professional development that lasts beyond the terms of our contracted services.

 

To learn more about grant writing and fundraising in general, we invite you to explore our Free Resources page, contact us, and connect with us via social media sites.

NIH SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation
A Workshop Offered by NC Fisher Research
 
There is a workshop specifically designed for SBIR training, which will occur on Saturday and Sunday, March 3rd and 4th. For more information, see their website.
 
We are advertising another company's training because we do not yet offer this kind of class. However, should you need assistance developing an SBIR or STTR proposal, please feel free to contact us and inquire about our services.
 
Grant Alerts
Now Updated on the GrantProse Website

 

NEW

Deadline: 03/23/12

Program: Innovation Generation Grants
Agency: Motorola

Description: The purpose of this corporate giving program is to promote youth interest in science education and science-related careers. Local impact grants support hands-on projects for students of all grades.
Award Amount: $60,000 for local programs, and $250,000 for national programs
Website: http://bit.ly/zhcXAe

Eligibility: nonprofits
 

 

 

NEW

Deadline: mid-February and mid-March
Program:
Applicant-driven grants
Agency: NC IDEA

Description: NC IDEA is seeking grant applications from North Carolina entrepreneurs and startups for its Spring 2012 Grants Cycle. Applications from NC-based companies focused on information technology, medical devices or materials sciences will be accepted starting Monday, February 13th.
Award Amount: $50,000
Website: http://www.ncidea.org/

Eligibility: for-profits

 

Looking for something specific? Email us a description (25 words or less) about the grant funding you are seeking, and we'll keep an eye out for suitable grants as we build our Grant Alerts. We post new Alerts twice a month. To view the latest listings, and many more opportunities, visit our Grant Alerts webpage and join us on Facebook.

 

GrantProse, Inc. assists institutions, agencies and organizations to expand fiscal resources and program operations through locating and securing funds matched to your interests and needs. We hope that our mission is furthered by this newsletter. I look forward to working with you as we move towards a better tomorrow.

 

Sincerely,


Derek Gatlin
GrantProse, Inc.

In This Issue
Training Schedule
Featured Article
SBIR Training
Grant Alerts

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