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Spanish Training Courses

Proposal Writing and Proposal Budgeting Basics in Spanish

Miami, FL

Tuesday, July 21, 2009 New date
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

To view this page in Spanish, please click here.

Provides instruction on the key components of a proposal to a foundation or corporation and answers questions that first-timers often have about the process of applying for a grant. We will also focus on the essentials of budget preparation and presentation in a grant proposal, including compiling both expense and income elements. Note: This course is taught entirely in Spanish.

TOPICS
  • What are the key components of a proposal to a foundation or corporation?
  • What kinds of expenses are covered under "personnel"?
  • What level of detail do you need to include for non-personnel expenses?
  • What kinds of expenses should be included on the "overhead" line?
  • How do you determine an overall amount that is neither too high nor too low in relation to what you expect to accomplish?
  • What is the relationship between the budget for your project and the overall budget for your nonprofit organization?
  • Who should sign a grant request?
  • How should the proposal be packaged?
  • Should you contact a funder if your proposal is turned down?
  • Where can you find more information on proposal writing, including sample proposals?

BONUS
  • A free copy of our book, Guía para escribir propuestas
  • Lunch provided

SPECIAL FEATURE:
We are very happy to announce that the day will conclude with a panel of local grantmaker representatives sharing insights into the foundation funding process.
Panelists:

  • Betty Alonso, Associate Director of Programs, Dade Community Foundation

  • Gilda Mooney, Program Administrator, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

In collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library, this workshop is brought to you free thanks to generous support from Knight Foundation.

Location:  
Miami-Dade Public Library
Main Library, Auditorium
101 W. Flagler St.
Miami, FL

Map and directions to the Miami-Dade Public Library: http://www.mdpls.org/info/locations/mn.asp

 
This program is offered free of charge (note that the entire program will be in Spanish).

To register online please complete this form:

 
Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 9:30 am–4:30 pm

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If you have questions or need more information please call (305) 375-5575.

 
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