BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NSC Now - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nscnow.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NSC Now REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20140309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20141102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20150308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20151101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20160313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20161106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161101T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161101T133000 DTSTAMP:20260521T023047 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:20260521T023047 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160920T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160920T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T023047 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160816T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160816T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T023047 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160216T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160216T163000 DTSTAMP:20260521T023047 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T113000 DTSTAMP:20260521T023047 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160119T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160119T110000 DTSTAMP:20260521T023047 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160113T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160113T100000 DTSTAMP:20260521T023047 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160105T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160105T170000 DTSTAMP:20260521T023047 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151215T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151215T163000 DTSTAMP:20260521T023047 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151029T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151029T103000 DTSTAMP:20260521T023047 CREATED:20151007T195404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151007T195404Z UID:1532-1446109200-1446114600@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Central 4 Fundraiser$: Fall 2015 Update DESCRIPTION:Any nonprofit professionals and interested volunteers are invited to this overview of the latest free resources and services for fundraisers available at St. Louis Public’s Central Library including:\n1)    recent Foundation Center and other subscription database upgrades providing information about grantmakers and/or potential individual donors\,\n2)    recommendations of  free research websites and online learning opportunities to help you keep up with trending mission\, finance and/or leadership issues affecting your requests for funds\, And\n3)    meet contact links with local professional groups working to improve  the sector\, including the Greater St. Louis Community Foundation\, NSC\, AFP\, CSPRC\, GPA\, NPML & YNPN.\nCoffee\, tea and light refreshments will be provided. Because the program will begin before Central Library is officially open to the public\, PREREGISTRATION for this FREE Event is required.  Call 314-539-0357 or register online at slplgfcnews.blogspot.com\n  URL:https://nscnow.org/event/central-4-fundraiser-fall-2015-update/ LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Development,Evaluation and Outcomes,Finance,Fundraising,Grant Writing,Human Resources,Leadership,Marketing,Strategy,Volunteer ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberley Parks":MAILTO:kparks@slpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151020T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151020T160000 DTSTAMP:20260521T023047 CREATED:20150928T162338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150928T162338Z UID:1538-1445346000-1445356800@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Advanced Grant Writing DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\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.   You’ll  review each essential element of a successful grant proposal and review with Kent some excellent examples of funded proposals that illustrates putting these principles into practice.\nYou will also take away examples of these successful grants and proven techniques – that  you can use as models for you to develop/write your own proposals that are competitive and have an excellent chance of being funded.\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/advanced-grant-writing/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151020T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151020T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T023047 CREATED:20150831T183443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150831T183443Z UID:1504-1445331600-1445342400@nscnow.org SUMMARY:How to Apply for a Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis Grant DESCRIPTION:For those who plan to apply to Lutheran Foundation for funding\, this in-depth three hour workshop is a helpful overview of what we consider to constitute a strong grant request and what information we look for in applications. Lutheran Foundation staff will review each section of the application and describe the rationale for the questions\, how to answer the questions for various types of projects\, and give examples of what to include in your application. Key to a strong application is the quality of the project’s Logic Model and Evaluation Plan. Workshop participants will have an opportunity to learn more about Logic Models\, outcomes\, and evaluation\, and the role they play in developing strong programs and cohesive grant applications. This workshop is perfect for organizations seeking Lutheran Foundation funding for the first time\, and for new staff of current and past grantees. Free parking and light snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required; visit www.LutheranFoundation.org/events. Please register each person separately. Due to room size limitations\, we ask that no more than two people per organization attend the workshop. URL:https://nscnow.org/event/how-to-apply-for-a-lutheran-foundation-of-st-louis-grant-2/ LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Grant Writing ORGANIZER;CN="Melinda McAliney":MAILTO:melinda@lutheranfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151006T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151006T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T023047 CREATED:20150922T152457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150922T152457Z UID:1527-1444122000-1444132800@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Grant Writing DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\nHow 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.\nDuring 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/introduction-to-grant-writing/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150714T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150714T170000 DTSTAMP:20260521T023047 CREATED:20150629T143806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150629T143806Z UID:1452-1436878800-1436893200@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Are You Ready For Federal Grants? DESCRIPTION:Find out how federal grants work.! \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow do you find opportunities?\nDeciding when to go for it – how to assess a request for proposal.\nThe required sections of a federal grant proposal – need\,  project description\, goals and objectives\, organization capacity\, evaluation plans\, and sustainability.\nWhat to do before you finally “push the button”!\n\nYou will receive examples and handouts for your own federal grants toolbox.   \n  URL:https://nscnow.org/event/are-you-ready-for-federal-grants/ 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:20150427T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260521T023047 CREATED:20150415T151732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150415T151732Z UID:1393-1430143200-1430150400@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Grant Management Basics DESCRIPTION:Your npo has been awarded a grant\, now what? Attorney Dan Sise\, academic coordinator and community engagement manager at UMSL’s Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program will review basic leadership skills\, legal issues and internal processes you need to know to successfully fulfill the terms of the grant contract in this free 2 hr. session in the 2nd floor training rm of Central Library. URL:https://nscnow.org/event/grant-management-basics/ LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States CATEGORIES:Grant Writing,Leadership ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberley Parks":MAILTO:kparks@slpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150415T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150415T170000 DTSTAMP:20260521T023047 CREATED:20150324T210922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T210922Z UID:1343-1429110000-1429117200@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis: How to Develop a Strong Logic Model & Evaluation Plan DESCRIPTION:In October of 2014\, Lutheran Foundation made significant revisions to our Logic Model template and added an Evaluation Plan to our application. This two-hour workshop will not only provide recommendations for how to complete these two components of the application but will also provide an overview on the thought processes we recommend for identifying and articulating outcomes and evaluation methods that represent your current practices and capacity. We will also discuss the graduated reporting requirements for multi-year funding. This workshop is strongly recommended for all first-time applicants and is required for current grantees seeking renewed funding in the June 2015 funding cycle. This workshop will be offered prior to each grant cycle and returning organizations need only attend once. Free parking and light snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Please register each person separately. Due to room size limitations\, we ask that no more than two people per organization attend the workshop.\nFor more information and to register\, visit http://lutheranfoundation.org/events/list-events. Unsure if you should attend? Contact Sarah at sarah@lutheranfoundation.org to discuss! URL:https://nscnow.org/event/lutheran-foundation-of-st-louis-how-to-develop-a-strong-logic-model-evaluation-plan/ LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States CATEGORIES:Grant Writing ORGANIZER;CN="Melinda McAliney":MAILTO:melinda@lutheranfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150415T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150415T143000 DTSTAMP:20260521T023047 CREATED:20150324T210937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T210937Z UID:1341-1429101000-1429108200@nscnow.org SUMMARY:How to Apply for a Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis Grant DESCRIPTION:In this two hour workshop\, learn tips and best practices for submitting a strong grant request to Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis. Foundation staff will walk through the grant application and provide the rationale for each question and suggestions on what to include and what not to include in your request. \nAttendees are strongly encouraged to also attend the workshop that takes place immediately following to understand how to complete the required Logic Model and Evaluation Plan found in the Grant Application.  Separate registration is required for each workshop.This workshop is perfect for new grant applicants and staff or volunteers who are new to organizations which are current or past grantees. Free parking and light snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Please register each person separately. Due to room size limitations\, we ask that no more than two people per organization attend the workshop.\nFor more information and to register\, visit http://lutheranfoundation.org/events/list-events. URL:https://nscnow.org/event/how-to-apply-for-a-lutheran-foundation-of-st-louis-grant/ LOCATION:MO CATEGORIES:Grant Writing ORGANIZER;CN="Melinda McAliney":MAILTO:melinda@lutheranfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150414T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150414T110000 DTSTAMP:20260521T023047 CREATED:20150324T211035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T211035Z UID:1339-1429002000-1429009200@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis DESCRIPTION:Come learn about Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis – our history\, vision\, mission\, and core values in this two hour informative workshop. We will also review the Foundation’s six Funding Focus Areas and opportunities for funding. This workshop is perfect for new grant applicants and staff or volunteers who are new to organizations which are current or past grantees. Free parking and light snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Please register each person separately. Due to room size limitations\, we ask that no more than two people per organization attend the workshop.\nFor more information and to register\, visit http://lutheranfoundation.org/events/list-events. URL:https://nscnow.org/event/introduction-to-lutheran-foundation-of-st-louis/ LOCATION:MO CATEGORIES:Grant Writing ORGANIZER;CN="Melinda McAliney":MAILTO:melinda@lutheranfoundation.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR