THE BASICS:
Are you a first time grant seeker? Before you start
asking for money, it would make sense to understand how the whole process
works. This seminar "Show Me The Money" is the best source
for practical information.
You can begin by reading and doing research.
Need more details? Try a proposal writing course.
Interested in more formal training? The Non Profit Business Development Center
sponsors several classes and seminars in five western states and many other
locations throughout the country.
Our offices are located in North
Las Vegas, Nevada.
FOUNDATIONS:
Ready to locate and appeal to foundations? Many major
foundations can be located and researched on the Internet. Some foundations
have their own home pages , which may contain detailed information
regarding their financial standing, funding priorities and application process.
If you are interested in pursuing local money, "Show Me The Money"
seminars are for you! It's possible that your state or county has it's own
foundation directory. These directories contain contact information, basic
financial data and sample grants. "Show Me The Money" then help
you plan and correctly write a financially sound grant proposal.
GOVERNMENT MONEY:
Interested in help from Uncle Sam? Several federal agencies offer direct assistance
for various community projects. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
is the most comprehensive directory or U.S. grant and loan programs. A printed
version of the Catalog is available at many public libraries. Most major federal
programs such as the National Endowment for the Humanities and
National Science Foundation have their own homepages. "Show
Me The Money" seminars breakdown and explain the governments' language
in simple terms so that the terms for that proposal make sense.
NEWS SOURCES
Both the Non Profit Times and the Philanthropy
News Digest are online, full text, searchable and free! These trade
publications are excellent sources for practical tips, industry trends and
statistics. "Show Me The Money" seminars help to locate proposals
that correctly match your program and it's funding needs.
Seminars on Strategic Planning are being developed now. Call 720-649-8774 for more info!
If you fail to plan ----- you plan to fail!
For More Information, please email us at lsappcox@npbdc.com