September 9, 2010   <<  Back to Programs & Events Email This      Printable Version   MANP/MPC Skillbuilders These skillbuilders are brought to you through a collaboration between the Maine Philanthropy Center and the Maine Association of Nonprofits.  MPC members get a discount! To register for these skillbuilders, please follow the links below or go to MANP's website or call MANP at 871-1885. Grantwriting 101: Basic Methods and Strategies Wednesday, September 22, 9:00 am - 3:00 p.m. (lunch will be provided) Bangor Public Library, Bangor http://www.nonprofitmaine.org/skillbuilder_detail.asp?event=822 Acquire basic tools for researching and writing grants with this full-day, introductory SkillBuilder. Participants will be guided through the most common components of a formal grant proposal and is recommended for individuals with little or no grant writing experience.  In addition to the curriculum, a small panel of foundation representatives will talk about their funding interests and what "makes or breaks" proposals in their experience.     Successful Grant Proposals: Research Strategies Wednesday, October 6, 9:00 am - Noon USM Lewiston Auburn College, Lewiston http://www.nonprofitmaine.org/skillbuilder_detail.asp?event=821 Are you missing out on funding opportunities because of a lack of information?  Come to this half-day SkillBuilder, brought to you through a collaboration between the Maine Philanthropy Center and MANP, to learn about possible avenues for grant research and information gathering on foundations. Time will also be included for hands-on grant research. You'll leave with the ability to determine which foundations and grants are the best fit for your organization.  Introduction to Government Grantwriting Thursday, November 4, 9:00 am - 3:00 p.m. (lunch will be provided) UMaine-Hutchinson Center, Belfast http://www.nonprofitmaine.org/skillbuilder_detail.asp?event=824 Federal and State grant writing isn’t as scary as it looks! There are tools and techniques you can use no matter what sort of government funding opportunity you are considering. Come to this full-day SkillBuilder, offered collaboratively by the Maine Philanthropy Center and the Maine Association of Nonprofits, as we demystify the public funds grant writing process. This course will focus on the nuts and bolts process of researching and submitting grants in general, rather than those offered by any particular office or agency.    RELATED ITEMS There are no Related Items at this time.   Email This      Printable Version