Writing a Winning Grant Proposal: How to Ensure the Proposal is Clear and Compelling (Online workshop on 11/07/2024)

Writing a Winning Grant Proposal: How to Ensure the Proposal is Clear and Compelling

Note: This workshop has limited capacity. This is an online, interactive workshop on November 7, 2024 from 8:45 am - 12 pm ET. Participants will use Zoom to join with both video and audio. This workshop is sponsored by The Region IV Public Health Training Center.

Training Description: 

There is both an art and a science to writing a winning grant proposal.  Still, even those with limited experience writing grants on their own or with a team can learn some of the tricks of the trade and hone their craft.  This 3-hour interactive workshop provides insight, tips and strategies for writing a compelling proposal.   Beginning with a reminder that central to writing is to understand the funder’s mission, vision and values, this workshop explains what needs to be included in each key section, how to write that section, and why it matters.  There will also be a focus on persuasive writing tools and tips to clearly convey why your organization needs to receive funding.  Participants will see examples – both good and bad – from other proposals.

It is suggested that you watch the on-demand webinar “Show Me the Money! Effective Strategies for Identifying and Writing Winning Grants” an introductory-level guide to the basics of strategic grant writing and how to successfully identify, plan, and write winning grants.

About the Trainer: 

Tom Stevenson is a freelance grant writer and consultant with a 14-year record of success in winning federal, corporate, and foundation funding for nonprofit organizations at the state and local levels. He has extensive experience working with diverse community organizations including Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse for Greater New Orleans, Odyssey House Louisiana, Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans, Acadiana, Center Point, Inc. in San Rafael, CA, Youth Empowerment Project and other award-winning nonprofit organizations. With his expertise in completing strategic prospect research, writing compelling proposal language, strategic program planning, and data collection, Tom has won more than $17M in winning grants for local organizations and nonprofit clients. He has a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing from Loyola University, a Master of Public Health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and currently resides in the New Orleans, LA area.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,404,138.  The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.