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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180911T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180911T133000
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SUMMARY:Learning to Fly: Finding Your Way as a Grant Consultant
DESCRIPTION:Join GPA for their September session – Consulting may not be rocket science\, but to those on the outside looking in\, it might as well be. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Johna Rodges will share her own journey from steadfast employee who loved a paycheck to confident consultant.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/learning-to-fly-finding-your-way-as-a-grant-consultant/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Battersby":MAILTO:grantsink@nancybattersby.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20180326T174154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T174154Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding The Federal Budget Process and How to Identify Future Funding
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop: \nLearn how the Federal budget works and how $$$ are made available to the various agencies- and how the federal “grants calendar” works – and how to use grants.gov and the various agency websites to identify potential opportunities well in advance of the deadline date when the application is due.  How to forecast opportunities.  How to identify helpful organizations that support the various grant programs for networking and examples/best practices.\nAbout the Presenter: \nKent Hornberger \nKent Hornberger is a Certified Grant Professional with over 40 years of experience in nonprofit management and fund raising.\nKent currently serves of the national board of the Grant Professionals Certification Institute that is dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector’s ability to pursue and maintain public and private sector funding by promoting competency and ethical practices within the field of grantsmanship.\nKent is immediate Past-President of the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the GPA and served for three years as the Chairman of the GPA’s Higher Education Special Interest Group.  He has held leadership positions in other professional organizations including the Association for Fundraising Professionals\, and the Jesuit Advancement Association.\nKent has taught courses on the principles and practices of grant writing/management\, critical analysis skills\, communications\, ethics and project management at several St. Louis area colleges and universities.  He has been a frequent workshop presenter at both regional and national conferences of the Grant Professionals Association\, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy\, the Council for the Advancement of Support for Education\, the Jesuit Advancement Association\, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  He has also served on the board of numerous not-for-profit organizations including Catholic Family Services and EarthDance Farms.\n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/understanding-the-federal-budget-process-and-how-to-identify-future-funding/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20180306T201928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T201928Z
UID:3273-1525770000-1525780800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Developing A Proven Workplan to Successfully Apply for Governmental Funding
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop: Developing a Proven Workplan to Successfully Apply for Governmental Funding\nThis workshop will share techniques and templates to help you compete successfully for federal and state grant funding.  How to review a request for proposal and develop a workplan to present a competetive proposal well for timely submission.\n \nAbout the Presenter: \nKent Hornberger \nKent Hornberger is a Certified Grant Professional with over 40 years of experience in nonprofit management and fund raising.\nKent currently serves of the national board of the Grant Professionals Certification Institute that is dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector’s ability to pursue and maintain public and private sector funding by promoting competency and ethical practices within the field of grantsmanship.\nKent is immediate Past-President of the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the GPA and served for three years as the Chairman of the GPA’s Higher Education Special Interest Group.  He has held leadership positions in other professional organizations including the Association for Fundraising Professionals\, and the Jesuit Advancement Association.\nKent has taught courses on the principles and practices of grant writing/management\, critical analysis skills\, communications\, ethics and project management at several St. Louis area colleges and universities.  He has been a frequent workshop presenter at both regional and national conferences of the Grant Professionals Association\, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy\, the Council for the Advancement of Support for Education\, the Jesuit Advancement Association\, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  He has also served on the board of numerous not-for-profit organizations including Catholic Family Services and EarthDance Farms.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/developing-a-proven-workplan-to-successfully-apply-for-governmental-funding/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20180306T201825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T201825Z
UID:3270-1523955600-1523966400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Will It Pay Dividends to Outsource Your Grantwriting Program?
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/will-it-pay-dividends-to-outsource-your-grantwriting-program/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelly Bernier":MAILTO:shelly@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20171214T181807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T181807Z
UID:3225-1521730800-1521738000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Grant Management Basics
DESCRIPTION:Dan Sise\, J.D.\, Interim Director of the Public Policy Administration Program at the University of Missouri St. Louis\, will discuss the reporting and financial accountability obligations that accompany grant funds – how to manage the money\, understand and comply with the grant agreement\, keep on top of the paperwork\, communicate with your funder\, and arrive at a happy outcome for both your organization (a completed project! a successful capital campaign! an important new program!) and your funder (the satisfaction of knowing their money was put to good use by a great organization to make a difference in the community).
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/grant-management-basics-2/
LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180201T100000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20180108T192422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180108T192422Z
UID:3231-1517473800-1517479200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Missouri Common Grant Application: Free Orientation for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Gateway Center for Giving and Network for Strong Communities present:\nMissouri Common Grant Application (CGA)\nVersion 2.0: Orientation for Nonprofits\nThe Gateway Center for Giving is pleased to announce the release of a new version of the Missouri Common Grant Application (CGA)\, a popular grantmaking tool that allows grantmakers and grantseekers to work from a common set of questions and definitions that reinforce solid nonprofit and philanthropic practices.  CGA Version 2.0 incorporates important questions that reflect a lens of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI). A DEI framework informs the work of both grantmakers and nonprofits and offers a mechanism to address the profound disparities in opportunity that exist for marginalized groups.\nJoin us for a free orientation to the Missouri Common Grant Application (CGA) Version 2.0\, during which staff from the Gateway Center for Giving and the Network for Strong Communities will present on how to effectively use the tool.  Nonprofits that are considering submitting grant applications to foundations that accept CGA are encouraged to join us for this session.\nAt this session\, attendees will:\n    Become acquainted with the structure of and changes included in the CGA Version 2.0;\n    Have an opportunity to ask questions about the CGA Version 2.0’s format\, and\n    Learn about how the CGA Version 2.0 can and should be used by grantseekers.\nWHEN:   Thursday\, February 1st from 8:30 am – 10:00 am\n8:30 am – 9:00 am – Networking and Light Breakfast\n9:00 am – 10:00 am –  Missouri Common Grant Application Version 2.0 Orientation\nWHERE: Network for Strong Commjnities\, 8764 Manchester Road #203 St. Louis\, MO 63144\nOPEN TO: All nonprofit grantseekers\, particularly those planning to submit grant applications to foundations that accept CGA Version 2.0\nWe encourage you to review the CGA forms\, including the User Guide\, before the workshop. To download the documents click here.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/missouri-common-grant-application-free-orientation-for-nonprofits-3/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20171103T173355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171103T173355Z
UID:3171-1516870800-1516881600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Basics of Grant Research
DESCRIPTION: \nYou will learn the fundamentals of researching and identifying corporations\, foundations and government agencies that are good fits to help fund your organization’s mission and programs. Appropriate research takes time and is well worth the investment.\n 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/basics-of-grant-research-3/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20171103T173634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171103T173634Z
UID:3175-1513242000-1513252800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Grant Writing
DESCRIPTION: \nPreparing a grant application or proposal is more than just asking for money to fund your organization and its programs.  Private Foundations\, Corporations and Governmental Agencies want to invest their $$$ in an organization’s programs that fit their own goals and in projects that should in all likelihood succeed.   We will go into detail on explaining/developing each essential element of a successful grant proposal. You will also take away some examples of successful grants and proven techniques – that you can use as models as you develop/write your own proposals that are competitive and are likely to be funded.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/advanced-grant-writing-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171108T100000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20171103T173142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171103T173142Z
UID:3169-1510128000-1510135200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:FULL - Missouri Common Grant Application: Free Orientation for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION: \nThe Gateway Center for Giving is pleased to announce the release of a new version of the Missouri Common Grant Application (CGA)\, a popular grantmaking tool that allows grantmakers and grantseekers to work from a common set of questions and definitions that reinforce solid nonprofit and philanthropic practices.  CGA Version 2.0 incorporates important questions that reflect a lens of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI). A DEI framework informs the work of both grantmakers and nonprofits and offers a mechanism to address the profound disparities in opportunity that exist for marginalized groups.\nJoin us for a free orientation to the Missouri Common Grant Application (CGA) Version 2.0\, during which staff from the Gateway Center for Giving and the Network for Strong Communities will present on how to effectively use the tool.  Nonprofits that are considering submitting grant applications to foundations that accept CGA are encouraged to join us for this session.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/missouri-common-grant-application-free-orientation-for-nonprofits-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171003T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171003T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20161013T191748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161013T191748Z
UID:2800-1507030200-1507037400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Theory of Change & Logic Models
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/theory-of-change-logic-models/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Battersby":MAILTO:grantsink@nancybattersby.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170502T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170502T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20161013T191551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161013T191551Z
UID:2799-1493724600-1493731800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Organizational Management
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/organizational-management/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Battersby":MAILTO:grantsink@nancybattersby.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170404T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170404T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20161013T191448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161013T191448Z
UID:2797-1491305400-1491312600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Reducing Stress
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/reducing-stress/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Battersby":MAILTO:grantsink@nancybattersby.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20170113T211604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170113T211604Z
UID:2894-1490691600-1490702400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Identifying and Vetting Federal  Grant Proposals
DESCRIPTION:The federal government has over 900 grant programs offered by the 26 federal grant-making agencies amounting to billions of dollars each year.  Sifting through myriad opportunities and determining what grants to select can be a time-consuming and difficult process for some organizations.  How do you determine which grants are most appropriate for your organization?  How do you figure out which grants best align with your programs and mission?  In this workshop\, we will explore strategies to identify and vet the copious federal grant opportunities in order to make better use of your time and ensure you’re applying for the best grants possible.\n 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/identifying-and-vetting-federal-grant-proposals-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170307T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170307T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20161013T191336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161013T191336Z
UID:2796-1488886200-1488893400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Deconstructing a Budget
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/deconstructing-a-budget/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Battersby":MAILTO:grantsink@nancybattersby.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20170113T205451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170113T205451Z
UID:2890-1487667600-1487678400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:How to Hire a Grant Writer
DESCRIPTION:Do you wish to improve your organization’s grants program to increase income?  Should you outsource grant writing or keep it in house?  Do you need just a “writer” or are you looking for a grant professional to find opportunities\, work with staff to prepare proposals and manage grants?  What qualifications\, experience and expertise should a grant consultant/writer have?   Do success rates really matter?  How much should I pay?  What are the compensation models I can use? This workshop will provide answers! You’ll not only receive a list of questions to ask prospective candidates\, but also a sample scope of work\, deliverables\, and job descriptions you can adapt for use by your organization.\n 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/how-to-hire-a-grant-writer/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20170113T205110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170113T205110Z
UID:2887-1487062800-1487073600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Basics of State & Federal Grants
DESCRIPTION:So often we hear someone say “That’s a great idea\, we should write a grant for it”\, yet the process of seeking and securing grant funding can be daunting\, especially when it comes to applying for and administering state or federal grants.  The objectives of this workshop will be to discuss the grant writing profess for state and federal grants from abstract to annual reporting.  During the workshop we will review state and federal grant prospecting and proposal reviews.  We will discuss the importance of pre and post award planning for state and federal grants as well as making the decision to pursue or not to pursue or when to “wait for the next cycle” before applying for and anticipating state and federal grant dollars for that great idea.\n 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/basics-of-state-federal-grants/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170207T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170207T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20161013T191205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161013T191205Z
UID:2795-1486467000-1486474200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Needs Assessments
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/needs-assessments/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Battersby":MAILTO:grantsink@nancybattersby.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170131T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170131T163000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20160909T184639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160909T184639Z
UID:2692-1485873000-1485880200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Basics of Grant Research
DESCRIPTION:RESEARCH METHODS TO IDENTIFY FOUNDATION\, CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENTAL FUNDING PROSPECTS\nYou will learn the fundamentals of researching and identifying corporations\, foundations and government agencies that are good fits to help fund your organization’s mission and programs. Appropriate research takes time and is well worth the investment.\nThis workshop introduces you to research resources and methods. You will learn how to use these resources.  You will learn steps to help you identify the best prospects for your organization.\nWhere to find accurate information on corporate\, foundation and federal grants opportunities.\nHow to develop a list of corporate\, foundation and government prospects\nHow to select the best prospects through a qualification process\nHow to effectively use information from IRS 990s\nYou will receive valuable templates\, flowcharts and checklists to help put into practice what you have learned.\n 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/basics-of-grant-research-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170103T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170103T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20161013T190910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161013T190910Z
UID:2794-1483443000-1483450200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Funder Relations
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/funder-relations/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Battersby":MAILTO:grantsink@nancybattersby.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161206T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20161013T190746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161013T190746Z
UID:2793-1481023800-1481031000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:GPA Chapter Holiday Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/gpa-chapter-holiday-luncheon/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Battersby":MAILTO:grantsink@nancybattersby.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161101T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161101T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20161013T190629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161013T190629Z
UID:2789-1477999800-1478007000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Taking the Leap...Becoming a Consultant
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/taking-the-leap-becoming-a-consultant/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Battersby":MAILTO:grantsink@nancybattersby.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20160715T142129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T142129Z
UID:2581-1476176400-1476187200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:How to Develop & Write a Grant Proposal
DESCRIPTION:How to Develop and Write a Grant Proposal \nYou will learn the fundamentals of how to develop and write the various components of a good grant proposal worthy of funding. During the session you will learn:\nHow to prepare for writing a proposal\nHow to gather and prepare preliminary information\nHow to develop ideas for the proposal\nHow to outline project goals\nHow to state the purpose and objectives of the proposal\nHow to explain the program methods to solve a stated problem\nHow you will evaluate the results of the project\nHow to develop a proposal budget.\nYou will receive valuable templates\, charts and checklists to help you put into practice what you have learned.\nAbout the Presenter:\nKent Hornberger is a Certified Grant Professional with over 40 years of experience in not for profit management and fund raising.\nKent currently serves of the national board of the Grant Professionals Certification Institute that is dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector’s ability to pursue and maintain public and private sector funding by promoting competency and ethical practices within the field of grantsmanship.\nKent is immediate Past-President of the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the GPA and served for three years as the Chairman of the GPA’s Higher Education Special Interest Group.  He has held leadership positions in other professional organizations including the Association for Fundraising Professionals\, and the Jesuit Advancement Association.\nKent has taught courses on the principles and practices of grant writing/management\, critical analysis skills\, communications\, ethics and project management at several St. Louis area Colleges and Universities.  He has been a frequent workshop presenter at both regional and national conferences of the Grant Professionals Association\, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy\, the Council for the Advancement of Support for Education\, the Jesuit Advancement Association\, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  He has also served on the board of numerous not-for-profit organizations including Catholic Family Services and EarthDance Farms.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/how-to-develop-write-a-grant-proposal/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20160715T141559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T141559Z
UID:2578-1474362000-1474372800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Basics of Grant Research
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop: Basics of Grant Research\nRESEARCH METHODS TO IDENTIFY FOUNDATION\, CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENTAL FUNDING PROSPECTS\nYou will learn the fundamentals of researching and identifying corporations\, foundations and government agencies that are good fits to help fund your organization’s mission and programs. Appropriate research takes time and is well worth the investment.\nThis workshop introduces you to research resources and methods. You will learn how to use these resources.  You will learn steps to help you identify the best prospects for your organization.\nWhere to find accurate information on corporate\, foundation and federal grants opportunities.\nHow to develop a list of corporate\, foundation and government prospects\nHow to select the best prospects through a qualification process\nHow to effectively use information from IRS 990s\nYou will receive valuable templates\, flowcharts and checklists to help put into practice what you have learned.\nAbout the Presenter: \nKent Hornberger \nKent Hornberger is a Certified Grant Professional with over 40 years of experience in nonprofit management and fund raising.\nKent currently serves of the national board of the Grant Professionals Certification Institute that is dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector’s ability to pursue and maintain public and private sector funding by promoting competency and ethical practices within the field of grantsmanship.\nKent is immediate Past-President of the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the GPA and served for three years as the Chairman of the GPA’s Higher Education Special Interest Group.  He has held leadership positions in other professional organizations including the Association for Fundraising Professionals\, and the Jesuit Advancement Association.\nKent has taught courses on the principles and practices of grant writing/management\, critical analysis skills\, communications\, ethics and project management at several St. Louis area colleges and universities.  He has been a frequent workshop presenter at both regional and national conferences of the Grant Professionals Association\, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy\, the Council for the Advancement of Support for Education\, the Jesuit Advancement Association\, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  He has also served on the board of numerous not-for-profit organizations including Catholic Family Services and EarthDance Farms.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/basics-of-grant-research/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20160715T135824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T135824Z
UID:2573-1471338000-1471348800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Grantwriting
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nIntroduction to Grantwriting\nIn this workshop\, you will learn the fundamentals of how to develop and write the various components of a good grant proposal worthy of funding.\nDuring the session you will learn:\n-How to prepare for writing a proposal\n-How to gather and prepare preliminary information\n-How to develop ideas for the proposal\n-How to outline project goals\n-How to state the purpose and objectives of the proposal\n-How to explain the program methods to solve a stated problem\n-How you will evaluate the results of the project\n-How to develop a proposal budget.\nYou will receive valuable templates\, charts and checklists to help you put into practice what you have learned.\nAbout the Presenter: \nKent Hornberger \nKent Hornberger is a Certified Grant Professional with over 40 years of experience in nonprofit management and fund raising.\nKent currently serves of the national board of the Grant Professionals Certification Institute that is dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector’s ability to pursue and maintain public and private sector funding by promoting competency and ethical practices within the field of grantsmanship.\nKent is immediate Past-President of the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the GPA and served for three years as the Chairman of the GPA’s Higher Education Special Interest Group.  He has held leadership positions in other professional organizations including the Association for Fundraising Professionals\, and the Jesuit Advancement Association.\nKent has taught courses on the principles and practices of grant writing/management\, critical analysis skills\, communications\, ethics and project management at several St. Louis area colleges and universities.  He has been a frequent workshop presenter at both regional and national conferences of the Grant Professionals Association\, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy\, the Council for the Advancement of Support for Education\, the Jesuit Advancement Association\, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  He has also served on the board of numerous not-for-profit organizations including Catholic Family Services and EarthDance Farms.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/introduction-to-grantwriting/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160216T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160216T163000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20151217T202511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T202511Z
UID:1666-1455634800-1455640200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Identifying and Vetting Federal Grant Proposals
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nIdentifying and Vetting Federal Grant Proposals\nThe federal government has over 900 grant programs offered by the 26 federal grant-making agencies amounting to billions of dollars each year.  Sifting through myriad opportunities and determing what grants to select can be a time-consuming and difficult process for some organizations.  How do you determine which grants are most appropriate for your organization?  How do you figure out which grants best align with your programs and mission?  In this workshop\, we will explore strategies to identify and vet the copious federal grant opportunities in order to make better use of your time and ensure you’re applying for the best grants possible.\nAbout the Presenter: \nKent Hornberger \nKent Hornberger is a Certified Grant Professional with over 40 years of experience in not for profit management and fund raising.\nKent currently serves of the national board of the Grant Professionals Certification Institute that is dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector’s ability to pursue and maintain public and private sector funding by promoting competency and ethical practices within the field of grantsmanship.\nKent is immediate Past-President of the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the GPA and served for three years as the Chairman of the GPA’s Higher Education Special Interest Group.  He has held leadership positions in other professional organizations including the Association for Fundraising Professionals\, and the Jesuit Advancement Association.\nKent has taught courses on the principles and practices of grant writing/management\, critical analysis skills\, communications\, ethics and project management at several St. Louis area colleges and universities.  He has been a frequent workshop presenter at both regional and national conferences of the Grant Professionals Association\, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy\, the Council for the Advancement of Support for Education\, the Jesuit Advancement Association\, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  He has also served on the board of numerous not-for-profit organizations including Catholic Family Services and EarthDance Farms.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/identifying-and-vetting-federal-grant-proposals/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T113000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20160108T150950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160108T150950Z
UID:1727-1454490000-1454499000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Funders' Expectations for Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nUnderstanding Funders’ Expectations for Evaluation\nThere are many reasons for a nonprofit to evaluate its performance and outcomes\, including gathering the information that helps in serving the community as effectively as possible and also enabling the organization to report on its impact to funders\, board members and other stakeholders. This workshop helps attendees understand the evaluation vocabulary typically used by funders (like the difference between outcomes\, indicators and measures) and also how to develop a straightforward approach to measuring and reporting on impact that aligns with funders’ expectations.\nAbout the Presenter:\nLeslie Scheuler\, PhD\nLeslie has more than 20 years’ experience in organizational consulting with specialties in assessment\, strategic planning\, program design\, data-based decision making\, and collective impact. She is a top-tier professional\, working with clients such as the US Department of State\, the Missouri Foundation for Health\, Monsanto\, and the Cardinals Care Foundation. She has a PhD in Social Science Research and a Masters in Social Work from Washington University and is the author of more than 120 published reports and articles.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/understanding-funders-expectations-for-evaluation/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Development,Evaluation and Outcomes,Fundraising,Grant Writing,Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20151215T184718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151215T184718Z
UID:1655-1453194000-1453201200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Steps to Formulate a Realistic Budget for a Grant Proposal
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nSteps to Formulate a Realistic Budget for a Grant Proposal\nHaving a clear and realistic budget is essential to any grant application.  Funders scrutinize budgets if they are interested in funding your proposal\, so having a specific\, realistic\, and strong submission which can withstand a critical eye is important.  In this workshop\, you will learn how to use a checklist to ensure you are building a realistic budget which allows your organization to do an effective job.\nAbout the Presenter: \nKent Hornberger \nKent Hornberger is a Certified Grant Professional with over 40 years of experience in not for profit management and fund raising.  \nKent currently serves of the national board of the Grant Professionals Certification Institute that is dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector’s ability to pursue and maintain public and private sector funding by promoting competency and ethical practices within the field of grantsmanship.\nKent is immediate Past-President of the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the GPA and served for three years as the Chairman of the GPA’s Higher Education Special Interest Group.  He has held leadership positions in other professional organizations including the Association for Fundraising Professionals\, and the Jesuit Advancement Association.\nKent has taught courses on the principles and practices of grant writing/management\, critical analysis skills\, communications\, ethics and project management at several St. Louis area Colleges and Universities.  He has been a frequent workshop presenter at both regional and national conferences of the Grant Professionals Association\, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy\, the Council for the Advancement of Support for Education\, the Jesuit Advancement Association\, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  He has also served on the board of numerous not-for-profit organizations including Catholic Family Services and EarthDance
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/steps-to-formulate-a-realistic-budget-for-a-grant-proposal/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance,Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160113T100000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20151117T162405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151117T162405Z
UID:1610-1452673800-1452679200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Missouri Common Grant Application:  Free Orientation for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\n\n\n      \nNonprofit Services Center and the Gateway Center for Giving Present: \nMissouri Common Grant Application: Free Orientation for Nonprofits\nJoin us for a free orientation to the Missouri Common Grant Application (CGA)\, and information about how to use it effectively. The  CGA allows grantmakers and grantseekers to work from a common set of questions and definitions that reinforce solid nonprofit and philanthropic practices.\nNonprofits that are considering submitting grant applications to foundations that accept the CGA are encouraged to join us for this session.\nAt this session\, attendees will:\n●    Become acquainted with the structure of the CGA\,\n●    Have an opportunity to ask questions about its format and execution\, and\n●    Learn about how the CGA can and should be used.\nWHEN:    Wednesday\, January 13\, 2016\n  8:30 am – 9:00 am – Networking and Light Breakfast\n                    9:00 am – 10:00 am –  Missouri Common Grant Application Orientation\nWHERE:   Nonprofit Services Center\, 8764 Manchester Road\nOPEN TO: All nonprofit grantseekers\, particularly those planning to submit grant applications to foundations that accept the CGA.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/missouri-common-grant-application-free-orientation-for-nonprofits/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20160105T153224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160105T153224Z
UID:1707-1451980800-1452013200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:The ABCs of MOUs
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nThe ABCs of MOUs\nWhat is a memorandum of understanding and how do you formulate it?   This mini-workshop explains the rationale and the elements of an adequate memorandum of understanding.  It is an essential document to establish and define partnerships.\nAbout the Presenter: \nKent Hornberger \nKent Hornberger is a Certified Grant Professional with over 40 years of experience in nonprofit management and fundraising.\nKent currently serves of the national board of the Grant Professionals Certification Institute that is dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector’s ability to pursue and maintain public and private sector funding by promoting competency and ethical practices within the field of grantsmanship.\nKent is immediate Past-President of the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the GPA and served for three years as the Chairman of the GPA’s Higher Education Special Interest Group.  He has held leadership positions in other professional organizations including the Association for Fundraising Professionals\, and the Jesuit Advancement Association.\nKent has taught courses on the principles and practices of grant writing/management\, critical analysis skills\, communications\, ethics and project management at several St. Louis area Colleges and Universities.  He has been a frequent workshop presenter at both regional and national conferences of the Grant Professionals Association\, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy\, the Council for the Advancement of Support for Education\, the Jesuit Advancement Association\, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  He has also served on the board of numerous not-for-profit organizations including Catholic Family Services and EarthDance Farms.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-abcs-of-mous/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing,Legal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151215T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151215T163000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011023
CREATED:20151105T204614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151105T204614Z
UID:1584-1450182600-1450197000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Are You Ready for Federal Grants?
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nAre You Ready for Federal Grants?\nIn this interactive workshop\, participants will learn the ins and outs of writing and preparing federal grants.  Topics to be discussed include how to find opportunities\, deciding when to go for it and assessing a request for proposal.  This workshop will also cover in-depth all the required sections of a federal grant proposal—need\, project description\, goals and objectives\, organization capacity\, evaluation plans\, and sustainability.  Finally\, it will cover what to do before you finally “push the button”!\nParticipants in this workshop will receive extensive notes\, examples\, and other handouts for your own grantwriting toolbox.\nAbout the Presenter:\nKent Hornberger is a Certified Grant Professional with over 40 years of experience in not for profit management and fund raising.\nKent currently serves of the national board of the Grant Professionals Certification Institute that is dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector’s ability to pursue and maintain public and private sector funding by promoting competency and ethical practices within the field of grantsmanship.\nKent is immediate Past-President of the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the GPA and served for three years as the Chairman of the GPA’s Higher Education Special Interest Group.  He has held leadership positions in other professional organizations including the Association for Fundraising Professionals\, and the Jesuit Advancement Association.\nKent has taught courses on the principles and practices of grant writing/management\, critical analysis skills\, communications\, ethics and project management at several St. Louis area Colleges and Universities.  He has been a frequent workshop presenter at both regional and national conferences of the Grant Professionals Association\, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy\, the Council for the Advancement of Support for Education\, the Jesuit Advancement Association\, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  He has also served on the board of numerous not-for-profit organizations including Catholic Family Services and EarthDance Farms.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/are-you-ready-for-federal-grants-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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