This presentation highlights State Demography Office online resources to assist grant writers.  The State Demography Office website provides data and profiles for regions, counties, and municipalities.  The website provides access to U.S. Census data (including the decennial census and the American Community Survey) for describing communities and school districts.  The session will discuss the craft of using census data to describe and communicate community needs.

Large or small, new or established… almost every nonprofit has room for improvement when it comes to grant readiness. In this session, you'll learn how to create a simple, easy-to-understand assessment for any client to help them identify the strengths and weaknesses of their organization and programs which may be affecting their ability to secure funding – and provide a clear action plan to ensure you and your client are engaged in a successful grant-seeking partnership.

Creating a grant application in collaboration with the colleagues that will be implementing and reporting on the funded work is a surefire way to reduce the stress that grant funding can put on an organization. We’ll walk through tactics for how to engage your colleagues in your application process to ensure that your grant reporting is stress-free once awarded.

Do you struggle to get all the documents, team support, and program essentials you need as a grant professional? If you want to improve your efficiency, increase your productivity, and maximize your effectiveness, stop focusing only on grant writing and employ a fully operational Grant System. 

During this interactive workshop, you will learn the four Phases and Elements of the Grant System and their interconnectivity, so that you gain the support you need to prepare, write, manage, and demonstrate relevancy to sustain your organization.