Becoming grant-ready
Understand what grant funders are looking for and how to meet their criteria effectively. Gain the confidence and knowledge to pursue grant opportunities.
What You'll Learn:
- How to document and complete 12 key actions to position your nonprofit.
- Criteria that grant funders use to evaluate applications.
- Steps to enhance your nonprofit’s branding and visibility.
- Strategies for increasing your chances of securing funding
Cheryl Smith is a seasoned nonprofit expert with over 25 years of hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector. She is the CEO of Dewlyn Nonprofit Services - a small consulting firm located in metro Atlanta that provides nonprofit start-up, training, strategic planning, and grant-writing services for nonprofit leaders across the nation each year.
Becoming grant-ready
Date
October 28, 2025
Time
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
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