FOUNDATION + CORPORATE GRANT STRATEGIES

Sliding scale options now available!

OVERVIEW

 

Join one of the Pacific Northwest's most successful grant writers plus representatives from Meyer Memorial Trust, The Collins Foundation, and the Hoover Family Foundation for a highly engaging workshop that will help position your organization for increased funding.

 

Meet the presenter and panelists [CLICK]

 

​For more than 10 years, Eli Levine has provided his expertise to nonprofits and workshop participants on every aspect of successful grant seeking, including the topics of grant research, proposal development and funder relationships.

 

Today Eli is considered one of the Pacific Northwest’s most successful fundraising professionals, in no small part due to the decades of mentoring and time spent cultivating foundation partnerships with retired trainer and father, Rick Levine.

 

Collectively, more than 7,100 people have attended grant writing workshops facilitated by Eli and Rick.

 

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE MORNING SESSION?

 

The first part of the day (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM) is primarily designed to benefit individuals who are relatively new to grant writing, for example:

 

• Grassroots executive directors who wear all of the fundraising hats

• Development officers whose responsibilities also include grant writing

• Board members who want to participate in grant writing activities

• Freelancers/consultants who want to expand their marketability

• Beginning grant writers working with any size or type of organization

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What will you learn?

 

This hands-on, interactive training will provide participants with the necessary tools to identify and cultivate potential funders; write a compelling proposal letter (using real examples as guides); and integrate grant funding into your nonprofit's overall fundraising plan. Both foundation and corporate giving opportunities are discussed in depth.

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Given the diversity of organizational missions and expertise often represented at our workshops, we encourage you to ask pointed questions and steer the discussion so that your experience as a participant feels rewarding. The primary goal for this training is to support you in turning your knowledge into action.

 

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE AFTERNOON SESSION?

 

The second part of the day (1:30 PM - 4:30 PM) is primarily designed for anyone and everyone who is interested in learning more about the inner workings of Oregon's most influential foundations directly from the senior program officers who evaluate grant proposals and influence funding decisions.

 

Following the panel discussion, attendees will enjoy complimentary snacks, beer, wine, coffee and tea while casually engaging with each of the program officers. If you're looking to make personal connections and talk one-on-one about your organization, program or proposal, this is your chance!

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What will you learn?

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During the two-hour interactive panel discussion, audience members will have the opportunity to ask thoughtful questions and hear directly from senior leaders at three distinguished and disparate foundations: Meyer Memorial Trust, The Collins Foundation, and the Hoover Family Foundation.

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Have you ever wondered exactly what the term capacity-building really means from the grantmaker perspective? Do you have questions about equity and how best to identify and describe the ways your program is addressing barriers for the populations your serve? This is your chance to inquire.

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Additionally, program officers will discuss how to most effectively present a nonprofit’s case in a competitive funding climate.  

 

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CAN I ATTEND JUST ONE SESSION?

 

Absolutely! This option-oriented agenda was carefully designed to accommodate busy schedules, and to better address a wide variety of interests and skill levels. You are welcome to purchase a ticket to attend either the morning or the afternoon session, or join us for both. You decide.