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Developing Your Message: Case for Support / Effective Grant Writing

Nonprofits: Effectively communicate missions, values, and fund requests

Brinah Vincent, CFRE      Wed, May 7, 2008, 9:00a.

Event summary:

Southern Colorado Community Foundation sponsors two workshops: "Developing Your Message: The Case for Support" (9a-12n) and "Effective Grant Writing" (1:30p-4:30p). In Pueblo, Rawlings Lib. —2008-04-23

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Cost: $15 (Come to both morning & afternoon workshops for $25)

Registration: Register via form (see details). Info: (719) 546-6677

Event location: Rawlings Library, 100 E. Abriendo Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004

Event sponsors: Southern Colorado Community Foundation

Full details:

WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES

DEVELOPING YOUR MESSAGE: THE CASE FOR SUPPORT

MAY 7, 2008
9:00 a. m. to Noon
First floor meeting room at Rawlings Library
100 East Abriendo
Pueblo, CO
Cost: $15

A sound and compelling case statement is the backbone for all your organization’s communications and fundraising messages – a single message explaining why your organization exists, what you do, your vision, who benefits and why they should support your cause. If you’ve ever wondered if your fundraising and marketing materials say what you think they’re saying or if you’ve ever wondered how to make your message more compelling, this workshop is for you.

Workshop Overview
Overview of the Case for Support
Developing your message
Putting it together/Tailoring your message
Different ways to use your case statement

EFFECTIVE GRANT WRITING

MAY 7, 2008
1:30 p. m. to 4:30 p. m.
First floor meeting room at Rawlings Library
100 East Abriendo
Pueblo, CO
Cost: $15

There’s nothing magical or mystical about successful grantwriting
If you are new to grantwriting or if you have limited experience, join us as we explore the basics of successfully planning and implementing your grantwriting program, including:

Workshop Overview
Nuts and bolts of successful grantwriting
General tips for writing successful proposals
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
Identifying appropriate grant sources
Information about the new Colorado Common Grant Application will be available.

ATTEND BOTH WORKSHOPS FOR $25.00

Who should attend? These workshops are valuable for executive directors, development directors, board members who are interested in telling your story in the most effective manner.

Presenter: Brinah L. Vincent, CFRE, has over fifteen years of training, administration and fundraising experience in Boston, Denver, and Colorado Springs. An Associate of the Center for Nonprofit Excellence in Colorado Springs and a graduate of Boston University’s MBA in Public/Nonprofit Management program, Brinah is a specialist in the area of fundraising and nonprofit administration including organizational planning and resource development. The founding president of AFP Southern Colorado and primary counsel for Effective Fundraising Management, she is a frequent lecturer in the area of fundraising and nonprofit management.

Snacks will be provided, but lunch will not be served.
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REGISTRATION FORM
RESERVATION DEADLINE
MAY 5, 2008

NAME________________________________________________________________

ORGANIZATION________________________________________________________

ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________

CITY_____________________________STATE_______ZIP_____________________

PHONE_____________________________EMAIL_____________________________

I WISH TO REGISTER FOR DEVELOPING YOUR MESSAGE______$15.00

I WISH TO REGISTER FOR EFFECTIVE GRANTWRITING______$15.00

I WISH TO REGISTER FOR BOTH SESSIONS _______$25.00

Registration form and payment are due by May 5, 2008 to:
Southern Colorado Community Foundation, 121 West First Street, Suite 240, Pueblo, CO 81003
For further information, contact Doris Kester at 719 546 6677, kester@ddmktg.com

 

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