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How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal Seminar
- Date: 10/09/2025 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Location: Shadelands Art Center
111 N. Wiget Lane
Walnut Creek, California 94598 - Introduction: Boost your grant writing skills at this free in-person seminar!
Highlights
- 8 hours
- In person
- Free venue parking
- Doors at 7:30 AM
About this event
How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal
Presented by: Dr. David E. Fraser, Ed.D — the Chief of Staff for District 5 Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston and is a lecturer at CSU East Bay. He is also the author of, "Grantcraft: The Practitioner's Guide to Strategic Funding for Public Service, Healthcare, and the Nonprofit Sector".
Our Partner Sponsors:
Thank you to the following sponsors for their generous support of this program! With their financial contributions, we are able to bring this seminar to the public at no cost. Thank you!
- Sensational Seniors Workshops by Custom Moving Solutions (TM)
- Stokley Properties, Inc.
- The City of Walnut Creek
- Mt. View Sanitary District
- Desired Effect
Purpose
This full-day seminar is designed to strengthen relationships with local agencies and expand our regional impact into neighboring cities. By offering accessible, high-quality training in grant writing, we aim to empower local organizations to pursue funding opportunities more effectively.
Description
During this immersive in-person session, you’ll gain valuable tips, tools, and strategies to help you stand out in the competitive world of grant writing. Learn how to structure proposals effectively, highlight your strengths, and communicate your ideas with clarity and impact. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the grant process and build your confidence in crafting compelling proposals.
Cost
This event will be offered free of charge to make it accessible to all nonprofit organizations and government entities.
Sponsorship
Thank you to our event sponsors for
Opportunity: We are currently seeking sponsorship support to help cover the cost of the seminar and hospitality. We are still seeking sponsors for the Silver, Gold and Platinum packages.
Options include:
- Platinum package – A $1,000 donation includes an opportunity to speak at the start of the seminar, a table for use at the event for your marketing materials and utilizing your logo on all marketing materials.
- Gold package – A $200 donation includes a table for use at the event and utilizing your logo on all marketing materials.
- Silver package – A $100 donation includes utilizing your logo on all marketing materials.
- In-kind donations – Coffee, snacks, and meal donation inclusions vary but always include utilization of your logo on all marketing materials.
As a cost-saving measure, we plan to ask attendees to bring their own lunches or visit nearby restaurants during the break unless sponsorship allows us to provide meal options.
ADA & Special Request Information
We are committed to making our events accessible for everyone. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact Vannessa Cendejas at (925) 943-5899 ext. 2311 or send an email to cendejas@walnutcreekca.gov.
Accommodations such as interpreters cannot be guaranteed without at least 30 days notice.