Join us for the first of a 5 part webinar series that will give you the skills you need to write successful grant applications for your organization. Part 1, “Grant Writing 101” will provide an overview of the skills necessary for positioning your organization in the best light possible for funders. Our grants expert will preview the series and give you tips and tools for finding, planning, and writing grant proposals that will help you implement the plans you’ve envisioned for your organization.

The complete series dates and topics:

· June 12 – Introduction – Grant Writing 101

· June 26 – Writing Effective Narratives

· July 10 – Using Effective Verbiage and Definitive Words

· July 24 – Proofreading for Effective Writing

· August 7 – Prospecting Funding Opportunities

The presenter:
Lakesha Jones, Grants Manager
As the Grants Manager of CREATE (Colorado Resources for Emergency and Trauma Education) and Colorado Rural Health Care Grant Programs, Lakesha’s role of overall program management allows for direct interaction with grantees daily, as well as manage and coordinate the committees’ that govern each program. She holds a MPA from Loyola University, and a B.A. in Public Administration from Talladega College. Lakesha’s passion to help others dates over 11 years, as she saw success writing grants for several nonprofit organizations in Colorado, Nevada, Illinois and California through her own organization Write Resources, LLC. The best part of being at CRHC is….. “Knowing that thousands of people will get the benefit of a well, trained medical professional…because of the education and training opportunities funded through CRHC.”.