Date/Time
Date(s) - December 13, 2024
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fee: $89
Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grant-writing-workshop-research-strategies-live-exercises-and-ai-tools-tickets-1089360981019
Workshop from Fringe Impact:
Welcome to our online workshop designed to elevate your grant-writing skills through actionable strategies, interactive exercises, and an introduction to cutting-edge AI tools. Whether you’re a nonprofit professional, small business owner, or part of a grassroots initiative, this session provides the essential tools to help you research, strategize, and create winning grant proposals.
Grant writing is a crucial skill for securing funding and driving impactful projects. In this workshop, you’ll learn evidence-based methodologies, explore the latest trends in grant writing, and practice your skills through live exercises with guidance from an experienced facilitator.
Join us for this interactive session and gain the tools, knowledge, and confidence to write grant proposals that stand out. Don’t miss the opportunity to advance your career, strengthen your organization, and connect with a community of like-minded professionals. Register now to take the next step in your grant-writing journey!
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is designed for individuals and organizations seeking to enhance their grant-writing abilities, including:
- Nonprofits looking to secure funding for programs or operations.
- Small businesses seeking grant opportunities for innovation or expansion.
- Advocacy groups and community leaders aiming to amplify their work through funding.
- Educators, researchers, and public sector professionals involved in fundraising initiatives.
Whether you’re a seasoned grant writer or new to the field, this workshop will provide practical tools and insights to support your success.
What You’ll Learn:
- Research Methodology: Gain insights into identifying and aligning with the right grant opportunities.
- Crafting Compelling Proposals: Learn how to structure your proposals, create strong narratives, and present budgets effectively.
- Introduction to AI Tools: Explore how AI can enhance your grant-writing process, from research to drafting.
- Hands-On Practice: Participate in live exercises to immediately apply what you’ve learned.
Register Here
Speaker/ Facilitator: Ruchi Nadkarni, Principal Consultant Fringe Impact (Vermont)
Ruchi is a Social Impact Management Professional based and committed to the underestimated stakeholders of VT. She holds a Masters in Business Administration from UVM, and a Masters in Politics from the University of Mumbai. Her work centers the amplification of opportunities for BIPOC and minority communities in VT, which she was led to through a long career in nonprofit management in India, effective philanthropy in NY and systemic social impact across the US through large corporate foundations and Fortune 500 companies.
Most recently she facilitated the equity strategy for the Community Navigator Pilot Project and had the opportunity to interview and study patterns in the Vermont’s small business landscape.
She is an immigrant, mother and woman of color dedicated to using her experiences and reliance on deep empathy and rigorous research in her projects to catalyze an inclusive VT through targeted systemic changes. She believes in moving her stakeholders through individual connections and empathy while telling stories that inform a larger impact systemically. She believes that art is the essence of life, and endeavors to integrate it into her work. She finds deep comfort in exploring deep spirituality, connecting with animals and spending time with her toddler son and partner exploring and connecting with her community of Colchester, VT. She is deeply influenced by her Indian roots and loves integrating those unique experiences with her life in VT.