Could you use some targeted feedback on your Letter of Intent or brief grant proposal? Have you participated in trainings but find you need some individual feedback to fine-tune your draft (one you’re currently working on or one you recently submitted)?

While your colleagues may be helpful (or maybe just too busy), an outside perspective is often exactly what you need to view your work as a funder might.

That was the idea behind the Feedback Clinic, a safe online space where 2 people shared drafts with their peers and the instructor (a seasoned grant writer with more than 15 years of experience). Others listened in and learned from the two reviewed drafts’ successes and challenges, and practiced providing analytical feedback.

Here’s what folks had to say about the feedback clinic:

“This was really helpful. I really liked that we got to see what other people had written. It’s helpful to get to read and give feedback on others’ writing – and Dalya’s feedback was wonderful.”

“I was delighted to get a better sense of how to hit an LOI out of the park. I soaked everything up.”

“I thought this was incredibly helpful. This format of seeing other people’s grants in areas that were different from my own and seeing the feedback was just absolutely tremendous.”

“Often, I find myself wanting to dig my eyeballs out with a grapefruit spoon with webinars. This one, however, held my attention throughout and flew by.”

To watch the free webinar just go HERE!

The feedback clinic webinar provides just a taste of what you will experience in the full Grantwriter’s FastTrack Coaching Program. From October 13 – November 20, a small group of up to 6 grantwriters will get in-depth training and individualized feedback to help polish at least 1 proposal in real time. Space is extremely limited. Learn more and grab your spot now HERE. The Early Bird Discount is good through Friday, September 26.

The Heart of America GPA Chapter is pleased to announce the Heart of America GPA Regional Conference, titled “Keep Calm and Hit Submit.”

I will be the Keynote Speaker with a presentation titled “Grant Professionals as Strategic Leaders: Your Crucial Role.”

As a grant professional, you are perfectly positioned to help your organization plan strategically for its grantseeking future.  You are the knowledgeable guide who can lead executive and program staff to design work that is attractive to grantmakers. We’ll discuss ways to “rally the troops” while staying calm, cool, and collected.

You will learn:

1. How to make sure everyone is on the same page
2. What questions to ask to get the information you need
3. Examples of strategizing with staff  – before, during, or after the grant award

If you are in the area, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your colleagues in the grant writing profession, while obtaining valuable professional development experience. Enjoy a cocktail reception and a full day of enlightening grant workshops — all in one of Kansas City’s premier shopping and dining districts, the Country Club Plaza.

Discounted tickets are available for those who register on or before March 31st.

Cost:
GPA Members $100/$85 Early Bird Rate by March 31st
Non-Members $110/$95 Early Bird Rate by March 31st

Please note that while the Heart of America GPA Chapter will allow attendees to register at the conference, the cost for such registrations will be $125 for both members and non- members. We strongly encourage all attendees to pre-register.

Please register HERE.

The conference agenda is posted HERE.