Grants Research & Nonprofit Funding
| Intro to Foundation Grants for Nonprofit Organizations | ||
| Sessions will include an orientation to the Collection, background on the world of grantmaking, information on how to build a credible nonprofit organization, as well as general grantseeking tips. This free workshop is suitable for staff of nonprofit organizations and UW clientele. |
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| Friday, April 27, 2012 | 9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. |  |
| Memorial Library Room 231 | ||
| Foundation Directory Online | ||
| Gain hands-on experience using the Foundation Center's foundation database, Foundation Directory Online. Those new to grants research, consider taking it with the workshop above! |
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| Friday, April 27, 2012 | 11 a.m. – 12 noon | |
| Memorial Library Room 231 | ||
| Proposal Writing Basics | ||
Guest speaker: Keif Schladweiler, Coordinator of Coopearating Collections with the Foundation Center. Learn the key components of a proposal to a foundation. For those new to proposal writing, this class will cover:
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| Thursday May 10, 2012 | 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | |
| Memorial Library Room 126 | ||
| Guide to Online Grantseeker Resources | ||
| Guest speaker: Keif Schladweiler, Coordinator of Cooperating Collections with the Foundation Center. This session will introduce you to the resources available on the Foundation Center's newest web site for grantseekers, GrantSpace.org. GrantSpace offers information and resources that are specifically designed to meet the needs of grantseekers. |
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| Thursday May 10, 2012 | 11 a.m. – 12 noon | |
| Memorial Library Room 126 | ||
Grants for Individuals |
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| Identifying Grants for Research & Project Funding | ||
| Aimed at those from the University community (and from the public at large) who are interested in identifying grant opportunities for their research and special projects. Emphasis is on funding for academic pursuits. | ||
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| Grants for Your Education | ||
| This free presentation is for current and future students in Wisconsin (of any institute of higher education) interested in researching potential scholarships, fellowships, and grants for one’s education. Focus is on how to identify funding sources beyond those that are available through most offices of financial aid. |
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Each academic semester the Grants Information Collection at Memorial Library the University of Wisconsin-Madison sponsors separate workshops on grant-seeking strategies - one for individuals, and the other for members of nonprofit organizations. Workshops generally exclude funding for for-profit enterprises and for personal welfare assistance. It is not necessary to sign up for these workshops. However, seating is limited. Sessions are free to all. |
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*Non-UW participants will be able to get a day pass upon showing an ID at the entrance. For more information contact the Reference Department at (608) 262-3242, or send email to: grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu. |
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More Wisconsin Workshops: Cooperating Collections | Madison | Milwaukee | Superior | Various
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Grantseeker Training, Proposal Writing Seminar |
Pyle Center, University of Wisconsin–Madison |
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| A full day, fee based, seminar by the Foundation Center wll be held at the Pyle Center on Thursday March 29. Register Online through the Foundation Center. Registration Fee is $195 per person. Scholarships are available for small organizations with 501(c)(3) status. To view scholarship guidelines and to apply, please visit foundationcenter.org/scholarships |
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Funding Information Center |
Marquette University – Milwaukee, WI | Orientation Sessions |
Foundation Collection |
UW–Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI | By appointment only |
More in Madison |
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Graduate School Seminar and Workshop Series |
University of Wisconsin–Madison |
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| The UW–Madison Graduate School annually sponsors a Graduate Student Professional Development seminar series by personnel from the Graduate School and Research and Sponsored Programs in collaboration with the Office of Administrative Legal Services, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, and the School of Business. Topics typically include such areas as intellectual property issues, proposal writing, preparing proposal budgets, grant databases, the on–campus grant process, clinical trials, and copyright. |
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Not for Profit Development Program Division of Continuing Studies |
University of Wisconsin–Madison |
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The Department of Professional Development and Applied Science in the UW-Madison Division of Continuing Studies offers excellent workshops outlined in its online catalog in the Nonprofit Development section. Programs include such topics as locating grants, writing successful proposals, community fundraising, and more. The UW DCS also offers a Certified Public Manager Program. |
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Department of Professional Development & Applied Studies - Online Courses |
University of Wisconsin–Madison |
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Part of the Division of Continuing Studies, this office offers regular online courses such as Introduction to Researching and Writing Grants, which can be taken via computer from anywhere. For more information on the course mentioned, visit http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/online/writing_grants.htm. For questions about any of their online continuing education courses contact Ann Whitaker at 608-262-4509 or awhitaker@dcs.wisc.edu. |
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School of Business |
University of Wisconsin–Madison |
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| The University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Business often offers courses, conferences, and special seminars on topics pertaining to proposal writing and budgeting, fund raising and development for nonprofits. For the latest information on programs consult the School's home page, their executive education, events, or other relevant program sections. |
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More in Milwaukee |
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Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management |
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee |
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Degree and non-degree and continuing education opportunities in nonprofit management are available through the Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management in conjunction with UW-Milwaukee. For more details see its web site for contact information. |
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Master of Public Administration Program |
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee |
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| The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee has a concentration in nonprofit management within its Master of Public Administration Program. The degree is presented jointly by its College of Letters and Science and the School of Business Administration. |
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More in Superior |
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Nonprofit Administration Certificate Program |
UW–Superior |
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| The Nonprofit Administration Certificate Program is offered through its Center for Continuing Education/Extension division. This program "provides training specific to managing a nonprofit agency. It strengthens the following skills: strategic planning, working with the board of directors, developing fiscal policy, enhancing human resource management, fund raising, evaluating programs and many more." |
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Other Workshops: Various Locations |
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Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) |
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| Chapters of the AFP: Association of Fund Raising Professionals often sponsor speaker breakfasts and other special activities in their respective areas. Contact and event information for Wisconsin chapters are listed on the sites of the AFP Greater Madison Chapter and the AFP Greater Milwaukee Chapter. |
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Donors Forum of Wisconsin |
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| The Donors Forum of Wisconsin is one of many regional associations of grantmakers located throughout the country, many of which occasionally offer programs about grantmakers for grantseekers of nonprofit organizations in their areas. To contact the Donors Forum of Wisconsin, visit their web site for contact information. |
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Foundation Center |
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The Foundation Center of New York offers workshops throughout the country on a variety of grants-related topics. For more information, visit http://foundationcenter.org/marketplace/catalog/category_training.jhtml?id=cat10020. Free Webinar: Proposal Writing Basics. Registration is required for this is a 60 minute, audio and visual, online training course from the Foundation Center. |
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