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SUMMARY:The Art of Grant Writing: Mastering the Basics
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DESCRIPTION:Join us to review essential skills and strategies needed to cr
 aft effective grant proposals. Part of our Small Business Series. Registra
 tion required..\nhttps://carmel.libnet.info/event/13091730
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Whether you're a first time grant writer o
 r are looking to refine your approach\, this one-hour session will break d
 own the grant-writing process and help you align your ideas with the funde
 r's expectations. You will learn the basics and key components of pulling 
 together a successful grant proposal.</p>\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives:
 </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand the basic structure of a grant proposa
 l</li>\n<li>Write a clear\, compelling narrative (elevator pitch)</li>\n<l
 i>Learn tips for aligning your message to the funder's priorities</li>\n</
 ul>\n<p><strong>Practical tools/takeaways from this workshop:</strong></p>
 \n<p>Gain a basic understanding of grant proposal structure and how to cra
 ft a compelling narrative.</p>\n<p><strong>Registration is required.</stro
 ng></p>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the Speaker: Chris Kos
 tbade</strong></p>\n<p>Christine Kostbade is a seasoned executive with ove
 r 25 years of leadership experience in private and nonprofit sectors. She 
 specializes in organizational turnaround\, grant writing\, team and leader
 ship development\, and business profitability. Christine holds degrees fro
 m the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Valparaiso University. With h
 er expertise in program development and staff training\, she is dedicated 
 to helping organizations with a variety of business solutions. Christine l
 ives in Northwest Indiana with her husband and family.</p>\n<hr />\n<p>If 
 you are unable to attend the event\, please cancel your registration so so
 meone on the waitlist can join. If you are on the waitlist\, attend only i
 f you get a confirmation email indicating that a spot has opened up for yo
 u. Staff members will be taking attendance.</p>\n<p><strong>To cancel your
  registration\, do one of the following:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the l
 ink and registration reference number from the "You're Registered" email y
 ou received.</li>\n<li>Call the library's Adult Services Department at 317
 .814.3988.</li>\n<li>Email adultservices@carmelclaylibrary.org</li>\n</ul>
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