Beginner Grant Writing
Presenter: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN)
Cost: $89 NDANO Members with code and $139 Nonmembers (Login to Members Only Portal for code)
This workshop will introduce grant writing to nonprofit professionals who have less than one year of experience with the skill. Many people working in nonprofits find themselves in the position of “accidental grant-writer” and do not feel fully equipped for the challenge. This session will provide a balance of applicable content and resources to deepen participants’ knowledge of and skills in grant writing.
Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the basics of grant-seeking. This session will dig into the basic elements of foundation research and grant planning. This is a beginner-level workshop.
Learning Objectives
- Deepen your understanding of the Minnesota funding landscape.
- Learn about the types of foundations providing grants to Minnesota’s nonprofits.
- Develop an understanding of the sections of a grant proposal including budgeting and evaluation.
Workshop participants will receive a copy of the Handbook for Successful Grantwriting that covers topics ranging from research and planning to a glossary of commonly used terms. The Handbook is only available to participants and is not otherwise for sale.
Technology Requirements
This training is hosted in Adobe Connect. You will need a computer with a reliable high-speed internet connection to participate in the training. (While Adobe Connect does have a mobile app, its functionality is limited and does not support all the engagement tools that MCN uses during virtual trainings. Therefore, MCN does not recommend using a smartphone or tablet to view the training.)
Audio is available via your computer or your phone; choose the audio connection that provides you with the best sound quality. Please note: Using your computer for audio can sometimes negatively affect your experience, particularly if your Wi-Fi signal is not strong or your broadband connection is slow. Therefore, MCN highly recommends that you have access to a phone which can serve as a back-up audio method during the training. MCN cannot issue a refund or reschedule the training for you if you are not prepared with a back-up audio method (phone).
Information to access the training will be emailed to you prior to the start of the training.
Speaker Information
Aileen Rosa Sánchez is an entrepreneurial, donor-centric strategist with more than two decades of experience increasing revenue, engaging stakeholders, and furthering organizational missions. Her previous philanthropic portfolio includes Mayo Clinic, the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, and various Twin Cities nonprofits, as well as political and foundation engagement. Aileen helped co-found the Latino Economic Development Center and also the New World School of the Arts Alumni Foundation in her hometown of Miami. She has also helped build diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at various institutions.
Aileen received her B.A. from Oberlin College; M.B.A. from Augsburg University; Oberlin College Community Action Fellowship; Mayo Clinic Bronze Quality Fellowship; Metro State University Community Development Careership; and Hispanics in Philanthropy Next Generation Philanthropy Fellowship. She is the director of development and communications for Genesys Works Twin Cities and serves on the board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Minnesota Chapter and the Latino Economic Development Center.
NDANO offers live in-person and online learning opportunities for nonprofits, often with partners. Members receive discounted rates on all NDANO events. All times are Central unless otherwise indicated.
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