This internationally acclaimed trainingprogram is designed for those who want to write effective grantproposals, find new funders, and successfully manage thegrantseeking process. Workshop participants receive extensiveindividual assistance and follow-up critiques of their grantproposals.
Presented by
Sponsored by
Little Colorado River Plateau ResourceConservation and Development Area - Holbrook, Arizona
Co-Sponsored by
Arizona Coalition of Resource Conservationand Development Councils
Northern Arizona Council of GovernmentsEconomic Development District.
Developing successful funding proposals requires a range oftechnical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Thiscomprehensive training program builds strategies and skills forsuccessful grantseeking and addresses such crucial areas as:
Workshop participants learn how to conduct productivefunding searches and communicate effectively with funders.
Careful attention is given to technical aspects of grantproposal development which are closely reviewed by funders.
Workshop participants learn the format of a complete grantproposal. They learn how to tailor proposal formats to meet therequirements of different funders and how to improve the matchbetween grantseeker needs and funder priorities. They reviewcriteria that funders use in evaluation grant proposals. Duringthis session participants develop an individual grant proposaland conduct a funding search using reference materials suppliedat the workshop.
Workshop participants learn to avoid common pitfalls ingrantseeking. They learn how to develop the grants capacity andgrants infrastructure of their organizations. They learn powerfultechniques for planning and organizing the grantseeking effortand for successfully managing all steps in the grantseekingprocess. Workshop participants receive a Certificate uponcompletion of the grantwriting training program.
GET THAT GRANT: GRANTWRITING From CONCEPTION TO COMPLETIONincludes invaluable grantwriting resources and a comprehensive280+ page training/resource manual containing detailedproposal writing guidelines and a written review of majorreferences for grantseekers. Participants receive extensiveindividual consultation during the workshop, and a critique ofindividual grant proposals is provided by the workshop leadersfollowing completion of the training program.
Barbara C. Bader, PH.D., founder and Executive Director ofCommunity Systems of Bozeman, Montana, and Steven Carr, M.S.W.,Associate Director of Community Systems, present thiscomprehensive training program. Dr. Bader and Mr. Carr are notedresearchers, community/organization consultants, and seniortrainers who work with local, state, tribal, and federalgovernment programs, non-profit and volunteer organizations andtheir boards, state and national associations, and otherpublic/private/independent sector systems throughout NorthAmerica. Accomplished speakers and writers, they have worked withthousands of community leaders in workshops, conferences, andseminars designed to improve board and organizationaleffectiveness, develop leadership capacity, mobilize and manageresources, and address community needs. Dr. Bader and Mr. Carrpresent internationally acclaimed advanced training programs andseminars on grantwriting and grants management as well as onneeds asessment, strategic planning, board governance andorganization development network and coalition building, programevaluation, executive development, and other leadership areas.They provide applied research, consultation, and technicalassistance services that are highly valued for their quality andeffectiveness, and their publications and surveys are invaluableresources for developing skills and promoting change. Thepresenters have extensive and successful experience asgrantwriters, grant reviewers, consultants to funders andgrant-funded programs, and trainers in the grantseeking andgrants management process. They developed the noted advancedtraining program
For further information on workshop contentcontact the presenters at Community Systems, P.O. Box 516,Bozeman, Montana 59771-0516. Telephone: (406) 686-4726 or (406)587-8970
DATES AND TIMES
Monday - Thrusday June 1-4, 1998 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
WORKSHOP LOCATION
Woodland Plaza Hotel 1175 W. Route 66, Flagstaff, Arizona
Cost of Workshop: $575 Includes instruction, workshoprefershments, and a comprehensive training/resource manual. Specialfee: $525 Additional workshop registrants from sameorganization.
For registration information or toregister for this workshop contact the workshop sponsor:
Little Colorado River Plateau Resource,Conservation and Development Area Inc,
51 W. Vista Dr. #4, Holbrook, Arizona 86025- (520) 524-6063 or (520) 524-6609 FAX
E-Mail lcrcd@cybertrails.com
Make check payable to workshop sponsor, and mail yourregistration form with payment to the workshop sponsor.
Cancellation policy: Cancellation requests must be madein writing. Full refunds will be granted for cancellation requestreceived by May 1, 1997. After May 2, 1997 a $100 cancellationfee will be charged, and there will be no refund on cancellationswithin five working days prior to the workshop (althoughsubstitutions are welcome).
Workshop enrollment is limited to 30, so you areencouraged to register as early as possible. Preregistration andprepayment of fees are required. While you may begin theregistration process by telephone, registrations are notofficial and not confirmed until payment is received.
Workshop participants are responsible for their own travel andother expenses related to attending this training program.
LODGING: A block of overnight hotel rooms has been reservedfor workshop participants at special conference rates. Pleasecontact the workshop hotel directly to reserve your lodging.
Woodland Plaza Hotel
11725 W. Route 66, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
(520) 773-8888 or (800) 528-1234
To be assured a room at special conference rate, inform thehotel that you are registered with the Little Colorado RiverPlateau Resource Conservation and Development Area and CommunitySystems Grants Management Workshop. Reserve your lodging by thehotel's registration deadline.
RATES: Single or Double Occupancy: $72.44+tax
GRANTWRITING: GET THAT GRANT
WORKSHOP DATES: June 1-4,1998
WORKSHOP LOCATION: Woodlands Plaza Hotel, 1175 W. Route 66,Flagstaff, AZ 86001
NAME:_________________________________________
ORGANIZATION:________________________________
ADDRESS:______________________________________
CITY:___________________STATE:_________________
ZIP CODE:____________TELEPHONE:_______________
Remember, your registration is not complete until payment isreceived.
TRAINING SCHEDULE: COMMUNITY SYSTEMS grantwriting andgrants management workshops are offered in coummunitiesthroughout North America. If you are unable to attend ourworkshop at this time, contact COMMUNITY SYSTEMS for acurrent schedule of our training programs. ON-SITE ANDSPONSORED WORKSHOPS: Please contact COMMUNITY SYSTEMSto schedule a special on-site grantwriting or grants managementtraining program for your organization or to sponsor COMMUNITYSYSTEMS workshops in your community.
The Foundation Center:
Community needs require community action. Citizen volunteerstaking on community projects improve the quality of life in theircommunities. This model shows how volunteers in the LittleColorado RC&D take projects from conception to completion.All projects progress through a systematic sequence of stepsbefore completion. This process describes steps needed for aproject to move from conception to completion.
CONCEPT. The concept initiates project activity. Theconcept sparks innovation to solve a community issue. An issue isa problem or opportunity that challenges a community ororganization. Typically an issue addresses social, economic orenvironmental needs of the community and region. To convinceothers your idea has merit and worthy of others support, theinitiator prepares a brief concept paper describing the projectidea. The initiator then searches out support for the idea fromopinion leaders and decision makers. This is the first step toadopt a project by the Little Colorado RC&D.
ACTION TEAM ORGANIZING. Community leaders along withstakeholders organize an Action Team to actively addresscommunity issues. Leaders with diverse backgrounds join togetherto collaborate. At least one common issues binds an Action Teamtogether. The initiator can be a catalyst to frame the issue andinitiate organized action. A core group made-up of the initiatorand key community leaders develops a list of potentialstakeholders with diverse backgrounds, interests, and leadership.The core group brings all stakeholders together to establish theAction Team. The Action Team defines the issues and establishesits operating guidelines. Once organized the Action Team candevelop a strategic plan to guide its future.
PLANNING. Planning is fundamental to successfulimplementation of projects from conception to completion.Planning is the systematic problem solving process to determinethe best approach to solve a problem or take advantage of anopportunity. The plan then guides the Action Team to implementthe project. The Action Team uses a basic nine steps planningprocess. The process integrates social, economical andenvironmental issues to meet community needs. This approach,which emphasized desired future conditions, will improvesustainability of communities, minimize conflict and addressproblems and opportunities. Based on soundplanning a good funding proposal is prepared.
A Solar chimney dehydrator can be constructed with any numberof designs, adjusted to meet whatever needs you have. Following,is a basic design used at the Crofford Demonstration Farm inWoodruff, AZ. If you would like more information on this designor the farm, please contact the Little Colorado River RC&D.
Materials needed for your solar chimney dehydrator:
2x4's, 2x2's, 1x4's, 1x2's, 3/4 inch plywood, weatherstripping, sheet metal, plexiglass, cardboard, black paint,screws & nails, hinges, door latches, screen, and food safescreen. Quantity of materials will be determined on the size ofdehydrator you build. This dehydrator cabinet measures 5 1/2 ft.tall by 3 ft. wide.
Important: The collector should be angledbetween 35 and 45 degrees, facing south.
Adding the walls... There are three walls andone door, the walls are north, south and west, leaving the eastas the door. There is also an inside wall that serves as a vent.The North inside wall panel is 4 inches shorter than the outsidewall to allow for the vent at the bottom. See diagram below.
The south wall opens into the solar area of the dehydrator atthe top, about 4-6 inches, which brings the air into the cabinetand cirrculates down thru the vent at the bottom of the insidewall and is moved up the chimney and out the vent at the top. Aircirculation is of utmost importance, as the moisture must be ableto escape the cabinet, and all the product must be exposed tocirculation, in order for proper drying.
Adding the runners...
The tray runners are made up of 2x2's measuring 32 incheslong, spaced 3 inches apart. Space the runner braces 26 inchesapart. Leaving extra space between the right brace and the insidewall, this will allow the air to circulate.
See diagram.
Attaching the Solar unit...
To build the collector, attach 2x4's cut at a 35 or 45 degreeangle to the cabinet. Run a 1x4 cut at the same angle down themiddle. See diagram. Enclose the bottom of the cabinet andthe collector with plywood. The top and sides of the collectorare covered with the plexiglass. Leave an opening at the bottomto allow the air to flow in, cover with screen to keep bugs out.Cut a section of cardboard and secure to the back of the 1x4 andunderneath to the bottom of the collector. Paint the inside ofthe collector black.
Finishing the dehydrator...
Cover the roof with plywood, leave a 3-4 inch opening on thenorth side for the vent, cover with screen. Run weather strippingalong the edges for protection. Make sure the door is hingedproperly and secureley latched. Remember, you can design your ownsolar chimney dehydrator, this rough layout is for yourreference. Just remember the angle needs to be 35-45 degrees,facing south, and properly ventilated
For more information on this project please contact theLittle Colorado River Plateau Resource Conservation andDevelopment Area, Inc.
51 W. Vista, Suite #4, Holbrook, AZ 86025
(520) 524-6063 or (520) 524-6609 FAX
E-MAIL us at lcrcd@cybertrails.com
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