March Chapter Meeting

Join us for Breakfast, Baseball, and Building of Knowledge! Take part in the AFP webinar series “21st Century Grants” and enjoy breakfast and networking with colleagues in a very unique space. And thanks to the Dayton Dragons, attendees will receive a stadium tour and an opportunity to experience Fifth Third Field like never before!

Online grant proposals are here to stay. They are frustrating, exasperating and daunting. Still, we often must present our case for support in 2,000 characters (- 350 words or less). Writing tight or to the point while getting the attention of the grant reviewer has never been more crucial. Although brevity is key, grant makers still want engaging narratives that state the issue or problem succinctly while providing evidence that your organization will achieve the proposed outcomes. Knowing what to say and how to say it in a short grant application is the focus of this session. The techniques discussed will help you craft successful paper and paperless proposal narratives.

Participants will:

· Learn techniques to present their case in as few words as possible.

· Identify key elements that will grab grant reviewers’ attention.

· Edit proposals for strong content.