next-level funding

Dogwood Webinar Series

Next Session:

introduction to writing government grants

February 19, 2025 at 12 p.m.

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Purpose: Well-suited for organizations with limited experience pursuing federal or state funding, this session provides a comprehensive introduction to government grants. This training explores several key aspects of the pre-award development process, from navigating Grants.gov to maintaining control of a 100-page-plus Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). IFP will lead the presentation and provide ample time for Q & A.

Goal: The learning objectives of the training include systematically working nonprofit teams through best practices for developing a competitive government grant proposal, thereby improving their ability to respond to the complex demands of government grants. The session will provide key resources and recommendations gleaned from IFP’s proven record of success in securing funding across a wide range of sectors and funding agencies.

Learning Objectives

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About IFP

Innovative Funding Partners (IFP) is a nationally recognized grants consulting firm highly regarded for an impressive overall grant success rate of 75%. Well known for their expertise in federal and other government grant writing, this success is based not only on technical expertise but also on a foundational relationship-building approach. IFP’s team of over 20 highly experienced consultants is passionate about helping organizations meet the unique needs of their local communities and better serve their constituents by seeking and securing grant funding.

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About the Presenters

Carrie Davis is an experienced grant writer and project manager with a consistent track record of success working with organizations across diverse sectors and geographies. She provides project oversight, facilitation, and coordination at all levels of grant development. Carrie has successful experience with foundation, corporate and government grants including DOL, HRSA, SAMHSA, CDC, DOE, USDA and more.

Susannah Williams is a grant writer with a proven track record of securing federal and foundation grants across multiple sectors, including health care, workforce development, and education. She has extensive experience in supporting clients’ project design and development to meet complex grant requirements. Susannah has written multiple successful proposals for CDC, HRSA, DOJ, and DOL, among others.

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