Fund Your Mission:
Essential Strategies for
Successful Grant Proposals
Join us for an interactive grant writing workshop designed to equip nonprofit leaders, development professionals, and grant seekers with the skills and strategies to identify funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and maximize success rates.
Save the Date:
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
9am - 11:30am
Calvary Baptist Church
Cost: Members - $20; Non-Members $40
Workshop Focus Areas:
Grant Seeking Strategies & Research: Learn how to identify the right funding opportunities and align them with your organization's mission.
Proposal Planning & Writing: Master the structure of winning proposals, build strong narratives, and create clear, persuasive budgets.
Understanding the Grant Process: Discover how funders evaluate proposals, common pitfalls to avoid, and best practices for success.
AI Tools in Grant Writing: Explore how artificial intelligence can streamline research, proposal development, and fundraising strategies.
Advanced Writing & Budgeting Techniques: Develop creative, persuasive writing skills and learn budgeting fundamentals, from basic to complex financial planning.
Topics Covered:
Why Do We Write Grant Proposals: Understanding the purpose and impact of a well-crafted grant proposal.
The Power of a Strong Narrative: Demonstrating program planning, management capacity, sustainability, and collaboration.
Budgeting Essentials: Creating clear and effective grant budgets that strengthen your proposal.
AI & Technology in Fundraising: Leveraging AI to enhance efficiency in research, proposal writing, and donor engagement.
This hands-on workshop will provide practical exercises, real-world examples, and expert guidance to help you refine your grant writing skills and increase your funding success rate.
Presenter:
Eliz Nestorov, Dir. of Development, MidPenn Legal Services
Eliz Nestorov is a seasoned certified grant writer, nonprofit strategist, and dedicated advocate for social justice, and economic empowerment. As the Director of Development at MidPenn Legal Services, Eliz leads fundraising efforts to expand free civil legal services for low-income residents and survivors of domestic violence across 18 counties in Central Pennsylvania. Her ability to craft compelling grant proposals and strategic fundraising initiatives has significantly expanded access to legal aid for at-risk communities.