Teaching and Training
We offer in-depth, hands-on training for nonprofit staff, boards, grantwriters and others interested in learning the information and skills needed for successful grant proposal development. Participants learn practical skills they can use immediately. Workshops, presentations and classes are presented in a variety of formats.
College Classes
Michael has taught Grantwriting for Portland State University’s Institute for Nonprofit Management (INPM) and Public Administration Department for over a decade. The classes are presented in an intensive format of three weekend (Friday evening and Saturday) classes per quarter. If you need college credits register with Portland State (The course is PA525 for graduate credit and PA 410 for undergraduate). If you don’t need college credit, contact the INPM directly.
In Depth Workshops
Michael has presented specialized topic workshops for several organizations, including TACS, Multnomah County Office of Personnel, Nonprofit Network of SW Washington, Charity University and others. Contact us about grants workshops for your organization. These can be half or full day, depending on the topic. Current offerings include basics of Grantwriting and Proposal Development, Federal Grants, Logic Models for Grantwriting and Nonprofit Finances for Grantwriters.
Conference Sessions
Michael has presented at several conferences and meetings, usually for 60 or 90 minute sessions. Contact us at Michael@grantsnorthwest.com for more information.
Groups that have invited us to present include:
National
- American Association of Grant Professionals (seven years between 2001 and 2009)
- Association of Fundraising Professionals
- Council for Nonprofit Innovation
Regional
- Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
- Oregon Parks & Recreation Department
- Broward County, Florida AAGP chapter
Schedule of Current and Upcoming classes and events
Portland State University
- Summer 2010: Basic Grantwriting (Full day Thursdays)
- June 24, July 15, August 5, August 26.
- Summer 2010: Advanced Grantwriting (Full day Saturdays)
- June 26, July 17, July 31, August 21
- Fall 2010: Basic Grantwriting (Friday evenings, Full day Saturdays)
- October 1-2, October 22-23, November 19-20
Charity Channel/American Association of Grant Professionals National Conference
- Presenting on Nonprofit Finances – November 4th
