NW MN FOUNDATION OFFERS FUNDAMENTALS OF GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

BEMIDJI—August 19, 2013 -- The Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF) is delivering a course meant to help grant writers learn the basics of putting together a successful grant application.  The workshop will cover writing styles, formatting, defining the problem, developing solutions, budget basics, and supporting documentation.

This four-hour workshop is for professionals and nonprofit staff who are directly involved in grant applications. Finding grants opportunities is not the focus, but will be covered. Participants will leave with techniques to find data for need statements, tips on writing effectively, and discussing the importance of collaborating for effective grant applications.

The session will be offered September 24^th in Bemidji, at the NMF Conference Center. Early registration is encouraged; the deadline is September 19^th. There is a $25 fee for the workshop— to register, please visit www.nwmf.org, where a link will be available under upcoming events.

NMF Program Officer- Grants, Nate Dorr is the instructor. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy with a focus on non-profit management from the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey Institute.

The workshop is limited to 40 participants. A limited number of scholarships are available. Please contact Dawn Ganje, dawng@nwmf.org to inquire.