At the “Meet the Experts” event held on 10/12/22 by the Association of Development Officers, GPLH was represented by two of our board members, Deborah Brown and Maureen Fox. There was a great turnout and the event was a huge success.
The topic presented by Deborah and Maureen, “Three Things to Make Your Grant Proposal Shine,” was very popular with those in attendance. And, during one of the sessions, some of GPLH’s current members and board members joined the conversation. Each group of participants was unique and the questions varied, including where to look for grant opportunities, how to get started and how to make your grant stand out.
Many attendees seemed to be new to grant writing. The presentation and handout helped explain some of the nuances associated with knowing your audience and making your application stand out.
The discussion focused on many factors that go into crafting an excellent proposal, with special attention to these top three basics:
- Character and word limits: Tried and true tips for working within these limits.
- Speak to your audience: Know and write for your audience. Include stories and data to tell the full story.
- Make it look good: Tricks to making your proposal as visually appealing as possible.
To view the handout with all of the tips and ideas from the workshop, click here.
A key take-away from the day – read the directions!
For more grant writing tips and resources, visit the Grant Writing Education page on our website.
