Women of Power & Transformation, Inc.
in collaboration with
IMAGE Special Events, LLC
invites you to attend

The Breakfast Club: Nonprofit Series

Workshops are targeted to nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and grant writers and will be held at Cater 2U, 2901 Marne Highway, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054.  Workshop investment is $40 for a single workshop and $199 for all 6 workshops!  
Workshop includes continental breakfast!

  

Thursday, January 13, 2011
Time: 9:00am to 10:30am
Location:
Cater 2U, 2901 Marne Highway, Mt. Laurel, NJ

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Workshop topics are:
 
Grant Writing I: Foundations - Jan 13

Learn how to prepare an effective, compelling proposal to submit to foundations and corporations.

• Find the pot of gold: primary funding for your program
• Discover the latest trends of grant making
• The importance of knowing your competition
• It's all about the relationship! How to cultivate it

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 Corporate Sponsorship Solicitation - Jan 27

Corporations spend millions of dollars on event sponsorships. Organizations that become good corporate partners realize that sponsorship is a business deal, not a donation.

• Learn how to develop a sponsorship strategy
• The corporate budget cycle: when to make the ask
• The presentation/marketing pitch
• The negotiation: exclusivity; signage; corporate tables;
   photo ops; VIP rooms; and press releases
 

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Grant Writing II:
 Government Grants & Public Funding - Feb 10

The first hurdle is the elimination process. Come and learn how to stay in the game and be a strong candidate with a good probability of securing an award.

• Learn how to read the RFP (Request for Proposal)
• The components of a proposal: write from the
   re-viewer's lens
• Understand the review process
• Everybody's got a story - how to quantify it to
   achieve your fundraising goals

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 Special Events - Feb 24

A special event is an experience that brings people together, raises awareness for a cause and allows an opportunity for an organization to ask for donations.

• Determine the right type of event for your organization
   and its mission
• Determine your target audience and event goals
• Learn event logistics
• Event management, post-event meetings and follow-up

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Major Gift Solicitation - Mar 10 

There is always a diamond in the rough. Learn the steps in developing and maintaining great relationships that keep wealthy donors donating their time, talent and treasure.

• Define your major donors & research your prospects
• The eight-step solicitation process
• When to make the ask
• Exercise discretion
• Compel them to leaving a legacy (planned giving)
 

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 Cause-Related Marketing Partnerships - Mar 24

This is a partnership between a nonprofit and a for-profit for a mutual benefit, which include the promotion and sales of the for-profit's goods and services and raising funds and awareness for the nonprofit. Over $10 billion have been generated from cause-related marketing.

• Learn how to get in the game!
• Learn how to identify a for-profit partner
• How to negotiate and manage the partnership
• Licensing
• Evaluating results
     

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Michelle Walker-Davis, MPA/MS
Michelle is the founder and transformational coach for Women of Power and Transformation, with over 4,500 members globally whose primary purpose is to transform lives through coaching and mentoring. A former college Professor at Mercer and Gloucester colleges, she has spent over 15 years as a trainer and facilitator for the implementation of government programs.

Her background includes significant experience in grant writing, proposal development, and teaching grant writing workshops for faith-based and other nonprofits. In addition, she is a former congressional Evaluator with the General Accountability Office (GAO) and has served on award panels and reviews of RFP’s in excess of $15 million. She has won numerous awards and honors for high caliber assistance on federal programs, grants, and contracts.

Michelle is a visionary and currently has a book, two television shows, and an internet radio program in development. She holds a dual Masters from Syracuse University and a Certificate from the Entrepreneur Institute at Rutgers University and is a member of Professional Service Group of Atlantic County.

  

TO REGISTER:
Email wopandt@gmail.com or TDavis@imagespecialevents.com

Michelle Walker-Davis, MPA, MS
Women of Power & Transformation, Inc.
(609) 320-5375
www.womenofpowerandtransformation.org

Discounts are available for groups of 4 or more,
students with valid ID.

Payment can be made via organization/company check, money order, credit card or PayPal. No personal checks will be accepted.

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