Grantseeking for Beginners Seminar
Learn the basics of effective grantseeking from the
premier source of Minnesota grantmaking information and knowledge!
The Minnesota Council on Foundations' popular Grantseeking for
Beginners seminar provides essential information for grantseekers interested in learning
the basics of grantwriting.
At MCF's seminars, you'll learn from the experts and leaders in Minnesota's
grantmaking field. The Minnesota Council on Foundations is a well-known and
highly regarded source of information and knowledge on the grantmaking field
and the grantseeking process and has been offering grantseeking seminars for
more than 15 years.
The Grantseeking for Beginners seminar will help you:
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Be more effective in researching potential sources for grant support
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Gain an understanding of good
proposal development process, and pinpoint key elements and information
to include in your grant proposals
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See the proposal review
and decision-making process from a grantmaker's point of view during a
grantmaker panel discussion
Seminars will address foundation and corporate
giving only. They will not cover government funding sources.
Register early! MCF's
seminars fill quickly, often 4-6 weeks before the seminar date, and are filled on a first-come,
first-served basis. Seminar capacity is 120.
Grantseeking for Beginners Sample Agenda
| 8:30 a.m. |
Check-In |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Welcome |
| 9:15 a.m. |
Overview of Minnesota Giving and Research Tips |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:15 a.m. |
Grantwriting: Developing Your Proposal |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Lunch
A meal is provided. There is no scheduled program during lunch. |
| 12:45 p.m.
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Grantwriting: Developing Your
Proposal (continued) |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Break |
| 2:15 p.m. |
The Grantmaking Process:
Funders' Views
A panel
of grantmakers will discuss the proposal review and decision-making process |
| 3:15 p.m. |
Summary and
Closing Comments |
Register by fax or mail
Questions?
Contact the Minnesota Council on Foundations:
Phone: 612.338.1989
E-mail: info@mcf.org
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Registration Details
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$95 fee ($125 after registration
deadline) Includes
lunch,
refreshments, program materials and related costs |
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Pre-paid registrations only.
Sorry, we do not accept telephone or e-mail registrations, waiting lists, or
walk-ins. |
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Visa or MasterCard accepted for credit
card orders. Fax registrations are accepted with credit card payment only. |
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Confirmations will be
e-mailed to the address provided,
and checks will be returned for sold-out programs. Confirmations include
directions to program location. Receipts given upon request.
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Cancellations or requests to transfer to other dates
must be made at least three business days prior to the program date to ensure a refund or
date change. |
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10% discount on other resources:
Registrants receive a
10% discount on a subscription to MCF's
Minnesota
Grantmakers Online database service and/or the purchase of MCF's
Guide
to Minnesota Grantmakers print directory. Discounts are only available up
to the date of the seminar you are attending. |
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