Today, grant seeking procedures have become increasingly aggressive. Understanding what grantmakers are drawn to when choosing to award financial assistance will vastly increase your chances of success. This session will provide a unique opportunity to hear advice from a selected group of business, private, family, and community based foundations and funders. This section will be divided into two parts: |
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Roundtable Discussions
In the first part, a variety of grantmakers will involve themselves in a roundtable discussion. Whether you are an experienced grant writer or just starting out, this part will teach you how funders see your foundation and what they are looking for in your application. Grantmakers will examine the following:
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Grantmaker Preferences: What projects do grantmakers love? What projects do they dislike? |
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Award Winning Proposals: What makes a good proposal different from the rest? |
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AwarGuidelines and Style Sheets: What to follow, what to respect, and what to ignore. |
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Foundation Relationships: How you can build up your grantmaker’s confidence and comfort. |
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Dialogs and Questions-Answers
After the Roundtable discussion, the panel members will join you and answer any questions that you may have. |
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