874 days ago

Strategic Grant Seeking and Writing Workshop

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

Whether you’re new to grant writing, or you’ve applied for grants in the past, this workshop will help you gain a better understanding of the grants process and what it takes to be successful in the grant seeking space. In this practical workshop, participants will learn how to develop a compelling and succinct grant application (and funding proposal) that stands out.

In this workshop we will cover:
* Overview of current grants environment in NZ
* What you must be aware of before you kick off your grant application/funding proposal
* The different grant options there are for your organisation and where to look for grants
* Funder’s expectations
* How to structure and write a winning funding proposal, working through the most common grant application questions

This session ideal for Managers, Trustees and Fundraisers from grassroots and community based not for profit organisations who want to learn more about the Grant Funding environment and practical strategies to increase your funding success.

Presenter: Therese Lanigan Behrent
Venue: Te Tuhi Centre, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga (in the Social Room).
Day & Date: Wednesday, 25 March 2022
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $80

For more information or to book please email simon@ancad.org.nz

This venue is operating under RED and requires all attendees to show vaccination passes for entry and to wear a mask. Attendees will be spaced out in the large room for this event.

Who is Therese Lanigan-Behrent?
Therese supports not-for-profits, social enterprises and values driven organisations with training, strategic advice and practical hand on help as an Independent Funding and Marketing Consultant. She helps drive their mission through establishing robust planning frameworks, powerful storytelling and strategic funding support.
Therese’s experience in the sector as a funder (Vodafone Foundation and Lottery Community Auckland), Grants Strategist, Senior Marketer and Sponsorship Manager (for ASB, Vodafone & Jucy) and work with Auckland Council, has given her invaluable knowledge of the funding landscape and options for NFPs. In a voluntary capacity, Therese enjoys coaching not-for-profit organisations with their crowdfunding endeavours through her work with The Funding Network.

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9 days ago

Show us your winter craft or DIY projects

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4 days ago

Poll: Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?

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It may be fine now but in a few years trees can block out light or views for neighbours.

Do you think neighbours should ask before they go ahead and plant these?

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Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?
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1570 votes
1 day ago

We hope it's warm wherever you are, neighbours, here's a riddle for you!

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A cowgirl road into town on Friday. Three days later, she left on Friday. How is that possible?

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