This winter, the Michigan Conference will host several online workshops and trainings on grant writing and nontraditional funding sources.
Lisa Batten, Connectional Ministries Team staff member for the Michigan Conference, will be leading each of these offerings. If you have questions about any of them, email her at [email protected].
Grant Writing 101
Grants are funding sources for existing or new ministry ideas, facility repairs, or new builds. Knowing where to look and how to write a grant can be challenging and even intimidating. Participants in this free Grant Writing 101 workshop will gain an understanding of a theology of fundraising, begin to draft a compelling purpose statement and timeline, start to draft a budget, and learn where to look for grants.
When? Same content, two days and times: Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 9:30 to 11 am Eastern or Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 pm Eastern. Register now.
GrantStation Training
Are you ready to search for grants to fund your ministry, program, or event? This training will prepare participants to use the GrantStation search tool as one option for finding grants that align with their church or organization’s priorities and funding needs. There is a $10 registration fee.
When? Same content, two days and times: Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 9:30 to 11 am Eastern or Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 pm Eastern. Register now.
Fund Development 101
This training is for faith communities and nonprofits beginning to diversify their funding sources. We know tithes and offerings can no longer carry the budget, and we continue to experience the effects of post-pandemic funding shifts. Participants will explore a theology of fund development, create a case for support, review needed infrastructure to receive and manage funds, and explore potential funding sources. There is a $10 registration fee per organization.
When? Same content, two times: Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 9:30 am Eastern or 6 pm Eastern. Register now.
Open Fund Development Hour
This monthly online co-working space is for those interested in nontraditional funding opportunities for their church or nonprofit. Attendees can bring questions, ideas to flesh out, or a grant to work on. They can also spend time searching for grants, building a budget, or drafting a purpose statement. Lisa Batten will host a one-hour open Zoom room for those who want to collaborate and mutually resource one another around fund development.
When? Monday, January 13, 2025, from noon to 1 pm Eastern and 6 to 7 pm Eastern. Monday, February 10, 2025, from noon to 1 pm Eastern and 6 to 7 pm Eastern. Monday, March 10, 2025, from noon to 1 pm Eastern and 6 to 7 pm Eastern. Register now.
Last Updated on December 16, 2024