After the Grant: Building a Solid Path to the Next One

COURSE DESCRIPTION

For every grantseeker who is looking to strengthen relationships with their funders and for those who are responsible for managing the grant to ensure that the next grant is within reach.

You've secured the grant—that's just the beginning! Now you begin the multi-faceted journey of stewardship to build and maintain a lasting relationship with the funder. Based on the advice from funders and expert fundraisers in the Foundation Center's newest publication, After the Grant, this seminar builds skills for both new and experienced grantseekers to enhance their relationships with funders and look toward winning the next grant.

BENEFITS

• Build collegial relationships with your grantmakers
• Establish a grant management team and procedures at your organization to ensure timely implementation of the grant within budget
• Make cultivation a routine part of your interaction with grantmakers throughout the life of a grant
• Convince grantmakers to stay committed to your organization in good times and bad

TOPICS

• The lifecycle of a grant and cast of characters involved in a grant relationship
• Anchoring the relationship via the proposal and grant award
• Considerations when accepting the grant award
• Managing the grant and effective communication strategies for red flags
• Engaging the grantmaker throughout the grant period
• Preparing the grant report

BONUSES

• Free copy of The Foundation Center's After the Grant: The Nonprofit's Guide to Good Stewardship, 1st Edition (a $39.95 value)
• Workbook outlining all seminar topics
• Applicable for six CFRE^TM International points for initial or re-certification

No refunds. Credit may be applied to Foundation Center products and services.