Show Me the Money: Introduction to effective proposal writing

Event Date: February 04, 2010

Effective Proposal Writing: An Introductory Workshop

If you are interested in Effective Proposal Writing: The Advanced Workshop on February 18, click here

The proposal writing process is part of almost every nonprofit organization's world. Successful proposals can provide a substantial and meaningful funding source. Yet, the term "proposal writing" almost inevitably invokes reactions of fear, mystery, eye rolling, sighing or panic. These highly interactive workshops will focus on demystifying the proposal writing process. Participants will enhance their proposal writing skills and gain the tools and techniques required to prepare effective proposals.

February 4, 2010
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
London Central Library - Stevenson & Hunt Room
Fee: Pillar Members $50; Non-members $60

Facilitated by Nicole Kovacs of Kovacs Group Inc.

Who should attend? Those who are new to proposal writing or those who wish to refresh their current skills or knowledge. The introductory workshop provides an introduction, overview and refresher to writing proposals.

Topics include:
•  Tips for writing effective proposals
•  Reasons why proposals are unsuccessful
•  Essential elements of successful proposals
•  Proposal planning and conceptualization

This workshop will end with a panel of funders Q & A:
•  Yacouba Traoré, The Ontario Trillium Foundation
•  Roxanne McClenaghan, London Community Foundation
•  Beth Anstett, Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
•  Andrea Halwa, London Arts Council

To register: Send an email to
Then mail your payment to:
Pillar Nonprofit Network
251 Dundas St., London, ON N6A 6H9

Please note: No cancellations or refunds after January 26, 2010.
A $5 administrative fee will apply to refunds.

Nicole Kovacs, President of Kovacs Group Inc., holds a Master's degree in business and has ten years of proposal writing experience. Over the past three years she has secured more than 6.2 million dollars in funding for nonprofit organizations. She has written proposals that have been successful in securing funding from all levels of government, corporations and foundations.