<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Hi all! I figured many organizations may be interested in these opportunities and that they should be shared with the Sustainable Maritimes community!<br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Janelle<br> <br></div><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Mike Paquet</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:peoplefirstrd@cogeco.ca">peoplefirstrd@cogeco.ca</a>></span><br>Date: Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 7:30 PM<br>Subject: Grant Writing Workshop<br>To: Mike Paquet <<a href="mailto:peoplefirstrd@cogeco.ca">peoplefirstrd@cogeco.ca</a>><br><span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"></span></b></span><div link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" lang="EN-CA"><div class="m_4104229874466242402WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"><u></u><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span><u></u></span></u></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">Grant Writing Workshop – Nova Scotia<u></u><u></u></span></u></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"><u></u> <u></u></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">“Seeking Approval” – Successful Grant Proposal Writing Steps and Strategies</span></i></b></span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"><u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"><u></u> <u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">Grants from institutional sources – government agencies, foundations, service clubs, associations and the like – are a major revenue source for charities and non-profit groups striving to jumpstart new programs or strengthen existing services.  Yet the process of researching granting sources and developing compelling proposals can be a mysterious and frustrating quest for many charities.  <u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"><u></u> <u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">As challenging as it initially appears, writing and developing effective and results-oriented grant proposals is a skill area where staff and volunteers can achieve a significant level of proficiency.  Through this workshop participants will learn:<u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"><u></u> <u></u></span></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">How to construct a compelling, concise case for support that will serve as the template for most institutional grant proposals;<u></u><u></u></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">How to communicate effectively with the “point people” from granting sources;<u></u><u></u></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">The differences between traditional granting sources including foundations, government agencies and corporate philanthropy programs;<u></u><u></u></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">About formulating realistic project and operating budgets that meet the needs of applicant organizations and satisfy the expectations of granting sources;<u></u><u></u></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">About the importance of setting realistic benchmarks and “indicators of success”.<u></u><u></u></span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"><u></u> <u></u></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">FOUR (4) AVAILABLE DATES & LOCATIONS:</span></b></span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New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ising.  Currently, Mike is the Principal of People First Resource Development and remains steadfastly committed to guiding non-profit groups towards long-term viability by emphasizing the importance of cultivating strong relations with individual and institutional donors in the community.<u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"><u></u> <u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">REGISTRATION FEE:</span></b></span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">  </span></span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">Cost includes lunch, coffee, tea, refreshments and workshop resources.  Payment may be made by credit card, cash or cheque.  Please make cheques payable to “People First Resource Development”.<u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"><u></u> <u></u></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:54.0pt"><span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol" lang="EN-US"><span>· </span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">$130.00 for <b>One (1)</b> Registration<u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:54.0pt"><span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol" lang="EN-US"><span>· </span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">$250.00 for <b>Two (2)</b> Registrations<u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:54.0pt"><span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol" lang="EN-US"><span>· </span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">$375.00 for <b>Three (3)</b> Registrations<u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"><u></u> <u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">For groups of four (4) or more registrations, please contact us for discount information.<u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"><u></u> <u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">TO REGISTER:</span></b></span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">  Call to reserve your space at <a href="tel:(905)%20318-6130" value="+19053186130" target="_blank">(905) 318-6130</a>.  You may also reserve your space by sending an email to the attention of Mike Paquet at </span></span><a href="mailto:peoplefirstrd@cogeco.ca" target="_blank"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue" lang="EN-US">peoplefirstrd@cogeco.ca</span></span><span></span></a><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"> .<u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"><u></u> <u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">Please note that space is limited.  To secure your reservation, it is recommended that you rsvp with your credit card information by contacting the above-listed telephone number.  Invoices would be issued and emailed to you immediately.<u></u><u></u></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"><u></u> <u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">For those who wish to register by mail, would you please submit payment to:<u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">                              <wbr>                              <u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">People First Resource Development<u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">1000 Upper Paradise Road, Unit 27<u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">Hamilton, ON   L9B 2S7</span></span><span></span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New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