2011 Alliance Grantseeker's Summer Camp

The GRANTSEEKER'S SUMMER CAMP program provides in-depth practical grantwriting workshops that will help sharpen your skill set and give you a leg up on crafting a consistently successful grant proposals. 

Workshops are held throughout the state.  Just click on the Register Online link by the Workshop Date and Location you want to attend.  Questions?  Don't hesitate to contact the Alliance at 602-279-2966 or 1-866-472-6878.

*NEW* GRANTSMANSHIP ESSENTIALS:  Basic Training

Dates and Locations: 

  • June 9, 2011 - Coconino Community College – Lone Tree Campus, 2800 S. Lone Tree Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001  Register Online
  • June 28, 2011 - YWCA of Tucson - 525 N. Bonita Ave., Tucson, AZ  85745 Register Online
  • July 12, 2011 - Catholic Diocese of Phoenix - 400 E. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ  85004 Register Online
  • August 24 – Yavapai College - Prescott Campus, 1100 E. Sheldon, Prescott, AZ 86301  Register Online

Time:  9:00am to 3:00pm
Cost:  $55 for Alliance Members; $75 for Non-Members

Workshop Description:
Effective Grantsmanship involves a specific set of tools that when applied systematically and strategically, will help you become consistently successful in attracting the resources your organization needs to do its work in the world.   GRANTSMANSHIP ESSENTIALS: Basic Training will arm you with the strategies, tools and techniques to get your organization on the road to grantseeking success.  We’ll cover:

  • The essential rules of mission-driven grantsmanship;
  • How to use the ultimate Grantseeker’s Power Tool - the Project Profile Planning Worksheet to develop a fundable project concept.
  • Effective grants research techniques to zero in those funders that match your mission.
  • The six key planning questions that every funder needs to have answered to make an informed decision about your proposal.
  • Helpful tips, tools and techniques in bringing together an effective, fundable grant proposal both on paper and on-line.
  • ADDED BONUS:  All attendees receive a two-week pass to the most comprehensive state-specific data in the country, the Arizona Guide to Grants Online!

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*NEW* The Logic Behind the Logic Model:  Connecting Change with Action


Dates and Locations: 

  • June 2, 2011 - Catholic Diocese of Phoenix - 400 E. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ  85004  Register Online
  • July 14, 2011 - Coconino Community College – Lone Tree Campus, 2800 S. Lone Tree Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001  Register Online
  • July 28, 2011 - YWCA of Tucson - 525 N. Bonita Ave., Tucson, AZ  85745  Register Online
  • August 18, 2011 - Catholic Diocese of Phoenix - 400 E. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ  85004  Register Online

Time:  9:00am to Noon
Cost:  $25 for Alliance Members; $45 for Non-Members

Workshop Description:
What is a good idea worth? Why should anyone else care?  What is the Return On Investment?  What has changed?  Funders are now commonly requiring Logic Models as way to answer these questions and determine their ROI in your organization.  The Logic Behind the Logic Model is a fast-paced, resource-rich workshop that offers a simple and powerful way of thinking about, assessing, and communicating the work your organization does in the world. You’ll learn and practice using new tools for crafting clear-cut evaluation plans for your proposals, including:

  • The Change Map –  a tool to communicate your organization’s theory of change in to action.
  • Program Logic Model – a tool to map your program’s inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes and goals.
  • How to use the Logic Model process to create powerful outcome statements and evaluation plans funders will love.
  • The Logic Model in Action: Samples from a variety of community organizations

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Building Blocks for a Solid Proposal Budget

Dates and Locations: 

  • June 2, 2011 - Catholic Diocese of Phoenix - 400 E. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ  85004  Register Online
  • July 14, 2011 - Coconino Community College – Lone Tree Campus, 2800 S. Lone Tree Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001  Register Online
  • July 28, 2011 - YWCA of Tucson - 525 N. Bonita Ave., Tucson, AZ  85745  Register Online
  • August 18, 2011 - Catholic Diocese of Phoenix - 400 E. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ  85004  Register Online

Time:  1:00pm to 4:00pm
Cost:  $25 for Alliance Members; $45 for Non-Members

Workshop Description:
Worthy grant proposals often don’t make it to the final cut because the proposal budget is poorly put together. However, crafting a budget that clearly and accurately reflects all the resources your program needs can help convince prospective funders that your project is worthy of their financial investment. 

Building a strong proposal budget is not a complex or mysterious process!   In this workshop, you'll learn:

  • The principles of mission-driven budgeting.
  • How to apply those principles using a real-life scenarios as you build a detailed proposal budget, step by step.
  • How to use the Grantseeker’s Power Tool – Master Budget Planning Checklist and Worksheet.
  • Explore how grantmakers evaluate budgets and what your budget says about your organization.