SCORE Becoming Grant-Ready for Your Nonprofit

Event description

This workshop guides you through the steps needed to position your nonprofit for successful grant applications. Learn practical actions you can take within 90 days to enhance your organization’s readiness for funding. Understand what grant funders are looking for and how to meet their criteria effectively. By the end of this session, you’ll have the confidence and knowledge to pursue grant opportunities. 

What You’ll Learn:

1. How to document and complete 12 key actions to position your nonprofit.
2. Criteria that grant funders use to evaluate applications.
3. Steps to enhance your nonprofit’s branding and visibility.
4. Strategies for increasing your chances of securing funding.

Our Presenter, Cheryl Smith

Cheryl Smith is an American grant-writer, nonprofit trainer, and consultant. She has been in the nonprofit industry for over 25 years, and as the CEO of Dewlyn Nonprofit Services, Cheryl helps over 3,000 nonprofit organizations build sustainability through training, coaching, and grant-writing. Cheryl is also the author of the book, “21 Ways to Fund a Nonprofit.” She is a member of the American Grant Writers' Association; a nonprofit trainer for SCORE chapters across the U.S., as well as a guest speaker for many public, private, and Faith-Based Organizations. Broadly, Cheryl’s specialty is building capacity in people and organizations, and helping them to reach their highest and best potential.