This spring, the Michigan Conference will host several online workshops and trainings on grant writing and nontraditional funding sources.
Lisa Batten, Associate Director for Connectional Ministries 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 grant writing workshop will gain an understanding of a theology of fundraising, begin to draft a compelling purpose statement and timeline, start a tentative budget, and learn where to look for grants. There is a $10 registration fee.
When? Same content, two time options: Tuesday, April 1, from 9:30 to 11 am Eastern or 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. Following the training, participants will have access to the Michigan Conference GrantStation subscription. There is a $10 registration fee.
When? Same content, two time options: Tuesday, April 8, from 9:30 to 10:30 am Eastern or from 6 to 7 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-COVID-19 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 days and times: Monday, March 24, from 6 to 7:15 pm Eastern or March 25, from 9:30 to 10:45 am Eastern. Register now.
Open Fund Development Hour
This 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 this one-hour open Zoom room for those who want to collaborate and mutually resource one another around fund development.
When? Same content, two time options: Monday, March 17, from 1 to 2 pm Eastern or 6 to 7 pm Eastern. No cost for participants. Register now.
Last Updated on March 11, 2025