Foundation will offer Grant Writing 101: How to Write a Winning Proposal

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The Foundation is excited to offer a seminar and workshop on Friday, Nov. 18 called Grant Writing 101: How to Write a Winning Proposal. Clergy, staff and lay leaders – particularly those with little or no grant writing experience – are invited to hear from a fundraising pro and confer with peers from around the Conference.

Among the topics:

• Best practices for grant writing
• What NOT to do
• How to present a budget

Are you planning to apply for a grant from the Foundation’s Reynolds Ministry Fund? You’ll hear insights and get an early look at the 2023 application.

When: Friday, Nov. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Lunch is provided)

Where: United Methodist Foundation, 13816 Professional Center Drive, Suite 100, Huntersville, NC

Meet the Speaker

Karen Martin has worked on both sides of the table when it comes to fundraising: as a grants officer for a family foundation and as a volunteer philanthropist for an Impact Fund; and also as a grant writer, media relations coordinator, social media coordinator, and individual fundraiser for various nonprofits.

She advises nonprofit executives, managers and volunteers on successful strategies needed to help others understand what you do, why your work is so important, and how they can support your efforts.