Flagstaff Grants Forum & Workshop
September 24, 2009
8:30 am–4:00 pm

The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits in partnership with the The Coconino Center for the Arts, Flagstaff Cultural Partners, and First Nonprofit Insurance is pleased to present the Flagstaff Grants Forum & Workshop.

This forum connects grant seekers from nonprofits with funders to learn about opportunities for partnership, network with other nonprofits, and knowledge sharing. The full-day program includes:

CHECK-IN AND NETWORKING: 8:30 am–9:00am
Enjoy a continental breakfast and Network with other organizations in the area.

GRANTS FORUM PRESENTATIONS: 9:00 am–11:00 am
Scheduled presenters include:

  • Cindy May - Arizona Public Service
  • Victoria Reinold - AmeriCorps NCCC Southwest Region
  • Trudy Rogers - First Things First, Coconino County Regional Coordinator
  • Dawn Kolb - Flagstaff Community Foundation
  • John Tannous - Flagstaff Cultural Partners
  • Mike Mendoza - Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation

LUNCH HOSTED BY FIRST NONPROFIT INSURANCE:  11:30 am–12:30 pm 
Open to all who are attending the events—join us for lunch and enjoy a presentation by First Nonprofit Insurance on Risk Management.  You’ll learn how your organization can effectively manage risk, reduce costs and create a safe environment of your staff, volunteers and clients.

GRANTS WORKSHOP: 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

The 90-Minute Grant Proposal: "Speed Thinking" Your Way to a Clear, Compelling, and Fundable Project Concept

Join us as we show you how to develop and test a project concept in a matter of minutes.  No more going back to the office to get it done—have a first draft proposal concept in 90 minutes!

In this fast-paced, interactive session, you'll learn what questions lead you more deeply into your own best thinking about a successful project concept or funding need. You'll learn how to organize your thoughts quickly and how to tap into your own passion to discover the most compelling story possible. You'll preview your concept with your colleagues and get their feedback.  Come with your good idea and leave with a head start on a clear, compelling project proposal—one that grantmakers can fund.  Topics covered include:

• Your grant proposal as a strategic planning tool;
• Key planning questions that every grantmaker needs to have answered in order to make an informed, intelligent and confident decision about your proposal;
• How to use the Project Profile/Planning Worksheet as a planning tool and proposal template;
• How to craft the 90-minute grant proposal, step-by-step from Summary to Intended Outcomes;
• Team Exercise: speed-testing your project concept;
• Now What?—Sharing your project concept with the people who can help you make it happen.

Event Pricing:
• Grants Forum only: $25; $15 Alliance Members
• Workshop only: $55; $45 Alliance Members
• Forum and Workshop: $75; $55 Alliance Members

Location:
The Coconino Center for the Arts
2300 N. Fort Valley Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ  86001

Register Today!