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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:

  1. How to document and complete 12 key actions to position your nonprofit.
  2. Criteria that grant funders use to evaluate applications.
  3. Steps to enhance your nonprofit’s branding and visibility.
  4. 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.

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Becoming grant-ready

Date

October 28, 2025

Time

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Location

Online

Presented by

SCORE Twin Cities

Cost

no-cost

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