Learn the basic principles of effective grant writing, the steps to developing a targeted proposal, how to use AI tools to support the grant writing process, and where to search for funding opportunities.
Learning to write a grant is a great way to build your resume and develop valuable professional skills. If you work for a nonprofit organization that needs funding, learning how to write an effective grant makes you a valuable member of the team and helps your organization grow. Participants will also explore how AI can be used responsibly to organize proposal content, strengthen writing, and improve clarity while keeping the proposal accurate, ethical, and funder-focused.
The learning objectives for this workshop are:
This workshop includes grant writing myths, steps to developing an effective proposal, ways AI can assist with drafting and editing grant content, where to seek funding, and how to stay informed about both government and foundation funding opportunities. This workshop is for anyone looking to write a grant, whether for a nonprofit organization or as a freelancer.
Heather Fisher, CEO of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI), will be teaching this workshop. Before working for OzSBI, Heather operated her own grant writing business, Heartland Strategies, for 10 years. Heather has successfully written grant proposals for community groups, nonprofit organizations, and government entities, has been awarded over $4.5 million in grant funds. Heather will be sharing her process for writing a winning proposal and the pitfalls to avoid.