Dive into the realm of government grants! While these grants offer invaluable funding avenues, many nonprofits find themselves challenged by navigating a complex web of information. Join this specialized training on non-federal grants where we’ll unravel the intricacies of identifying government funding sources and dissect government solicitations like Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Plus, we’ll cover insider insights and strategic project management tips to coordinate your team and increase your chances of developing a winning proposal.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand where government grant funding comes from and how it is distributed.
• Learn about the formal bidding process for government grants, how to break down the solicitation structure into manageable pieces
• Gain valuable insights and tips for writing winning proposals to government funders.

About the Speaker:
With over two decades of fundraising experience, Christine Lauren is a development consultant specializing in complex proposal writing and strategic fund development. As a biracial professional and the daughter of an immigrant, she offers a unique perspective and a deep-rooted commitment to racial and economic justice. Since establishing her consultancy in 2008, she has secured over $76 million in grants for client organizations. Prior to her consultancy role, Christine served as the Director of Development and Marketing at the Unity Council and as the Director of Development and Communications for St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County. She earned an MBA from San Francisco State University.