Registration deadline: June 7th
15 CEUs/CPH units
Lorien Carter, MSW
Associate Professor of Practice, Brown School
Learn how to prepare a foundation grant proposal by
receiving coaching and then practicing writing your own proposal. Developed
from a foundation's perspective, you will gain insights into how grantmakers
operate, including tips on building
an effective relationship with a funder
before and after submitting your application. We will discuss the trends in
foundation charitable giving, the different types of foundations and how to
research their interests and priorities. You will also practice
the writing
skills necessary to capture the attention of a potential foundation funder.
Class size is limited to 25.
$650 General admission
$450 Non-profit/government employees (1st Summer Institute class)$400 Non-profit/government employees (Additional Summer Institute classes)
This
class will include both degree-seeking graduate students and practicing
professionals. Individuals registering through Professional Development
will receive continuing education units - but not academic credit - for
the class.
About the Instructor:
Lorien is a full-time member of the Brown School faculty. Prior to her teaching career, she has 10 years of direct practice experience with adolescents, as
well as program coordination and management experience in public school
and healthcare settings. She provides performance management consulting
services through EMD Consulting Group and is a trainer and curriculum
writer for Wyman Center’s Teen Outreach Program. In 2015, she began a pilot of an
instructional coaching initiative to enhance teaching excellence at the
Brown School. She has also co-trained more than 300 local field
instructors in the Brown School’s evidence-based practice model.
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