SCORE ORLANDO The Art of Grant-Writing For Your Nonprofit

A nonprofit grant is a sum of money given by a government, corporation, or foundation for a specific purpose and used to further the mutual mission between the grantee and grantor. This training provides a comprehensive overview of the process for developing a standard nonprofit grant proposal that can be used multiple times to pursue funding. Because the grant proposal serves as your template for grantapplications, EVERY nonprofit should have one! At the conclusion of the training workshop, you should be able to: • Describe the three primary sources for grant funding. • Describe the 8 standard sections of a grant-proposal. • Understand key information to include in each section. • Understand why funding applications are denied and what to do about it. • Locate some of the best sources for finding grants. Our Presenter is Cheryl Smith. Cheryl Smith is an American grant-writer, nonprofit trainer, and consultant. She has been in the nonprofit industry for over 25 years, and as the CEO of Dewlyn Nonprofit Services, Cheryl helps over 3,000 nonprofit organizations build sustainability through training, coaching, and grant-writing. Cheryl is also the author of the book, “21 Ways to Fund a Nonprofit.” She is a member of the American Grant Writers' Association; a nonprofit trainer for SCORE chapters across the U.S., as well as a guest speaker for many public, private, and Faith-Based Organizations. Broadly, Cheryl’s specialty is building capacity in people and organizations, and helping them to reach their highest and best potential.