NOVEMBER 2016
PRODUCED BY
WITH VOLUNTEER PANELISTS FROM
FOUNDATION + CORPORATE GRANT STRATEGIES
Thursday, November 10, 2016
MORNING SESSION / 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
AFTERNOON SESSION / 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Eliot Center, 1226 SW Salmon St, Portland, Oregon 97205 [MAP]
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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:
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Grassroots executive directors who wear all of the fundraising hats
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Development officers whose responsibilities also include grant writing
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Board members who want to participate in grant writing activities
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Freelancers/consultants who want to expand their marketability
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Beginning grant writers working with any size or type of organization
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.
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!
What will you learn?
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.
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.
Additionally, program officers will discuss how to most effectively present a nonprofit’s case in a competitive funding climate.
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.
MAY 2016
PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
THE ART OF PROPOSAL WRITING:
Program Officer + Trustee Perspectives
Thursday, May 26, 2016
TICKETS LEFT: 0
[Total seats: 50]
LIVE IN PORTLAND / 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Eliot Center, Buchan Hall, 1226 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR 97205 [MAP]
OVERVIEW
Unlike any workshop you've been to before, this full-day training introduces you to nine of the most influential foundation representatives in Oregon, as well as a panel of highly distinguished past and present trustees from Meyer Memorial Trust, the James F. & Marion L. Miller Foundation, and The Oregon Community Foundation. All will share firsthand how and why they make funding decisions.
During this interactive training, you will receive direct feedback on one of your proposals* while working in small groups with the following funders:
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Collins Foundation
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Spirit Mountain Community Fund
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The Oregon Community Foundation
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James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation
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The Standard Charitable Foundation
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Jackson Foundation
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PGE Foundation
Working side-by-side with these funders, you will also have the opportunity to provide feedback to your peers. This will help you learn to "think like a program officer" and apply the same principles to your own writing.
Meet the presenters, roundtable leaders and panelists [CLICK]
ABOUT THE TRAINERS
The workshop is co-facilitated by Rick and Eli Levine, a father/son team that spans two generations of grant writers. Together they bring 40 years of experience and have trained over 10,000 grant seekers. Read their full bios here. [PDF]
Special guest presenter Candy Solovjovs, Director of Programs at Meyer Memorial Trust, has been intimately involved with the evolution of the foundation's new giving priorities and procedures. During the morning session, Candy will provide in-depth insights regarding the recent changes while also illuminating the elements that they and other funders look for in a strong proposal.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This workshop is primarily designed for skilled grant writers and fundraising professionals. Nonprofit managers, board members, consultants and others who have experience writing proposals are also welcome.
Given the diversity of organizational missions and expertise often representated at our workshops, we encourage you to ask complex questions and steer the discussion so that your experience as a participant feels rewarding.
THE AGENDA
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Registration, networking, coffee, breakfast treats [8:30]
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Opening session with Candy Solovjovs from Meyer Memorial Trust [9:00]
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Short break [10:20]
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Small group proposal review with program officers* [10:30]
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Lunch on your own (or pre-order lunchbox) [12:30]
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Brief presentation by expert grant writers [1:30]
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Trustee panel discussion [2:00]
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Informal coffee break with trustees [3:30]
* WHAT TO BRING
All participants must bring eight (8) copies of a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) or two-page proposal which will be reviewed in small groups led by program officers.
Please ensure your proposal is formatted according to these LOI guidelines [PDF] common to most private foundations.
Questions? Contact us!
MEET THE PRESENTERS
ELI LEVINE
Co-facilitator
Professional Grant Writer
RICK LEVINE
Co-facilitator
Professional Grant Writer
SPECIAL GUEST
TRUSTEE PANELISTS
JIM MEYER
Past and Present Board of Trustees
The Oregon Community Foundation, Oregon Jewish Community Foundation, Weston Foundation, Stott Foundation, Wieden Family Foundation
ROUNDTABLE LEADERS
APRIL 2016
LIVE IN PORTLAND
+ VIA WEBCAST
PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
FOUNDATION + CORPORATE GRANT STRATEGIES
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
TICKETS LEFT: 0
[Total seats: 50]
LIVE IN PORTLAND / 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Portland Community Media, 2766 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Portland, Oregon
LIVE VIA WEBCAST / 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM PST
Watch the event on your computer! (Internet and private link required)
OVERVIEW
Join two of the Pacific Northwest's most successful grant writers PLUS representatives from Meyer Memorial Trust, The Oregon Community Foundation, and the PGE Foundation for a highly engaging workshop that will help position your organization for increased funding.
Meet the presenters and panelists [CLICK]
For over 30 years, Rick Levine has provided “insider” expertise to training participants on every aspect of successful grant seeking, including the topics of grant research, proposal development and funder relationships. In 2014, professional grant writer Eli Levine joined Rick to help update the curriculum and support the facilitation of each workshop.
More than 7,000 people have attended Rick's workshops.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Nonprofit professionals, board members, independent contractors, and others who wish to position their organizations for increased grant funding.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
How to identify potential funders, write a compelling letter of inquiry, and integrate grants funding into an organization's overall fundraising plan. Both foundation and corporate giving opportunities are discussed in depth.
WHAT'S UNIQUE?
The culmination of the workshop is a 90-minute panel discussion with individuals from Meyer Memorial Trust, The Oregon Community Foundation, and the PGE Foundation. These influential, thoughtful and responsive foundation officers will discuss how to most effectively present a nonprofit’s case in a competitive funding climate, following by an audience-led Q&A session.
WHY WEBCAST THE EVENT?
We believe all nonprofit organizations serving the Pacific Northwest, including those situated in rural and remote communities, should have equal access to meaningful training opportunities.
Additionally, the recorded webinar can be purchased and accessed later (for six months) by anyone anywhere who is unable to attend the live event.
WHY ATTEND THE EVENT IN PERSON?
First, you'll meet great people. The connections and networks that are discovered and built during events often prove just as valuable as the content itself. But don't worry, the content will be great too.
Second, from 3:30 - 4:00 PM, live event attendees only will have a special chance to meet individually with foundation representatives. Are you planning to submit or have you already submitted an application to Meyer, OCF or PGE? This is your chance to introduce yourself and ask a specific question.
Third, those watching the live webcast (versus attending in person) may submit their questions and comments online in real time, but questions and comments from live event attendees will be prioritized.
Finally, lunch boxes from Tamale Boy will be available. Need we say more?