APCF Capacity Building Webinar: Intro to the Grant Lifecycle and Process

Are you new to grant writing? Do you just want to learn? In this workshop you will learn about the grant lifecycle and process. Covering topics of grant application basics, organizational readiness, solicitation, reporting and stewardship. After, you will learn about current trends in the philanthropic sector. As a grants manager and volunteer grant writer, Derek has raised over $3,000,000.00 in gifts with a 60% award/acceptance rate. He has written both government and foundation grants in the areas of healthcare, social services, and the arts. As a fundraising staff, he has worked across the organization to craft all components of a grant (narrative and budgets), steward funder relationships, and complete reports. As a volunteer, Derek has used traditional and creative ways to complete grant applications and ensure grant compliance. He looks forward to sharing his experiences in grant writing and fundraising!