Show Me the Money - Effective Proposal Writing: An Introductory Workshop

Event Date: February 24, 2011

This introductory proposal writing workshop, led by Nicole Kovacs, sets the foundation for effective proposal writing.

Participants will learn the basic elements required to facilitate and complete the proposal writing process.  The workshop provides an introduction, overview and refresher to writing proposals.

Click here for the advanced workshop.

Topics:

  • 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 Q & A with a Panel of Funders:
- Sheila Simpson, Regional Program Manager, The Ontario Trillium Foundation
- Rebekah Morrison-Wize, Programs & Services Coordinator London Arts Council
- Cindy Graeme, Manager of Community Initiatives, London Community Foundation
- Andrea Hallam, Executive Director, London Heritage Council

Date:
February 24, 2011
9 AM - 12 Noon

Location:
Stevenson & Hunt Room
London Central Library
251 Dundas St., London, ON

Level:
Beginner

Target Audience:
Those who are new to proposal writing or those who wish to refresh their current skills or knowledge.

Investment:
$50 for Pillar members
$65 for non-members

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

Please read Pillar's Professional Development Policy for cancellations or refunds.

About the facilitator:
Nicole Kovacs, Principal Consultant of Kovacs Group Inc., has a master's degree in business and ten years of grant writing experience. In the past three years, she raised over 7 million dollars for new and existing nonprofit initiatives through municipal, provincial, federal, foundation and corporate grants. A sought-after speaker, Nicole frequently conducts workshops and seminars relating to Kovacs Group's core service areas.