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Proposal Writing Basics for Arts Organizations and
How to Apply to the James Irvine Foundation's Creative Connections Fund


Ukiah, Riverside, San Diego, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Salinas, Fresno, Santa Ana

Learn valuable proposal writing skills and hear insider tips on how to apply to the James Irvine Foundation's new Creative Connections Fund at this two-part program offered at several sites in California. Thanks to sponsorship from the James Irvine Foundation, this program is offered FREE OF CHARGE, and all attendees will receive a free copy of The Foundation Center's Guide to Winning Proposals and The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing.

Part One: Learn about the basics of writing a proposal

Topics covered will include:

  • The key components of a proposal to a foundation or corporation
  • Information on which staff should be involved in submitting proposals
  • How to package your proposal
  • Steps to take if a proposal is turned down
  • Where to find more information on proposal writing, including sample proposals
Part Two: How to Apply to the James Irvine Foundation's Creative Connections Fund

After the Foundation Center's Proposal Writing Basics presentation, a program officer from the James Irvine Foundation will provide an overview of the goals and priorities of the Creative Connections Fund, advice on avoiding common mistakes, and how to make the most compelling case for support. Irvine staff will also be able to answer questions applicants might have about applying to the Creative Connections Fund.

All arts organizations with annual revenue over $100,000 are eligible to apply to Irvine's Creative Connections Fund. Organizations located in all areas of California may apply, although the Fund gives preference to organizations working outside the San Francisco Bay Area. Please see the Irvine web site for more details: www.irvine.org/artsfund.

To register please select one of the following sessions:

Ukiah–Friday, May 9, 1:00-4:00 pm, Alex Rorabaugh Center, 1640 South State Street, Ukiah, CA 95842

Riverside–Tuesday, May 13, 1:00-4:00 pm, Cesar Chavez Community Center, 2060 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501

San Diego–Thursday, May 15, 1:30-5:00 pm, San Diego Natural History Museum, J.W. Sefton Boardroom, 4th floor, 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 REGISTRATION CLOSED

Sacramento–Thursday, May 29, 1:00-4:00 pm, Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, 828 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Los Angeles–Monday, June 16, 1:00-5:00 pm, Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, 244 S. San Pedro Street, Suite 505, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Santa Barbara–Tuesday, June 17, 12:00-3:00 pm, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Salinas–Thursday, June 19, 1:00-4:00 pm, National Steinbeck Museum, 1 Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901

Fresno–Thursday, June 26, 1:00-4:00 pm, UC Merced Center, 550 East Shaw Street, Fresno, CA 93710

Santa Ana–Wednesday, July 2, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706

Program includes overview of proposal budgeting.

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