Proposal Writing Basics for Arts Organizations and
How to Apply to the James Irvine Foundation's
Creative Connections Fund
Bakersfield, Long Beach, San Diego, Santa Cruz
Learn valuable proposal writing skills and hear insider tips
about applying to the James Irvine Foundation's Creative Connections Fund at this three-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 Grantseeker'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
- How to package your proposal
- Steps to take if a proposal is turned down
Part Two: How to apply to the Creative Connections Fund
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.
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 San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties.
Please see the Irvine web site for more details and to confirm your organization's eligibility.
Part Three: Learn about the basics of budgeting for a proposal
Offered only in Bakersfield, Long Beach, and San Diego
Topics covered will include:
- What kinds of expenses are covered under "personnel"?
- How do you determine an overall amount that is neither too high nor too low in relation to what you expect to accomplish?
- What kinds of expenses should be included on the "overhead" line?
Note for Santa Cruz attendees: A special program on "How to Apply to the Creative Work Fund" will be offered at the start of the day. For more information and to register, visit our Creative Work Fund page.
You can register online, in person, or by calling (415) 397-0902.
To register online please select one of the following sessions:
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