Thompson Grants Webinar

Intense competition for funding means your grant application must be utterly irresistible. That’s why grant consultant Linda Wastyn advises you to argue.

Compared to traditional grants applications, an “argument format” immediately sets your proposal apart. A well-developed argument for funding wins reviewers’ attention. Strong supporting data wins their respect. And you’re likelier to win the award for your program.

How do you construct such an irresistible grant application? Wastyn explains all you need to know in this upcoming webinar:

In this 90-minute webinar, grant development consultant Linda Wastyn shows you how to use arguments to take a more calculated approach to getting your program funded. You’ll start by mastering ways to develop the best argument for funding your program—with the right data to support it.

Sharpen your competitive edge.  You’ll learn how to make your application stand apart (and ahead) of competing requests by eliminating generalities, lack of data and incomplete statements. Plus, you’ll have the chance to ask your own questions during the Q&A portion of the webinar.

Reserve your space now for expert guidance on writing better, more compelling grant applications, including:

• How to craft and construct an effective grant application

• How and why to use complete arguments in your application

• Different types of data you can use to support your arguments

• Publicly available (free!) and community sources for finding strong data to inform your application

• Argument fallacies to avoid in your application

You’ll come away from this webinar knowing how to use arguments to create proposals that reward grant reviewers with a complete case for funding your program—and proposals that reward you with a better chance of winning it.

Who Will Benefit:

This webinar is of value to higher education institutions, nonprofits, hospital and health care organizations, government agencies and consultants. Attendees who will benefit most include:

• Consultants

• VP for Advancement

• VP Finance

• Grant Officers

• Director of Development

• Director of Grant Services

Webinar Presented by M. Linda Wastyn, PhD

Imagine your average grant reviewer with a pile of papers on the desk and a full inbox. After putting out the emergencies of the day, the reviewer sits down to read a pile of applications, most of which sound very similar while some make no sense at all. The reviewer feels for the people these grants want to help but has no feel for the extent of the problems they discuss or if the proposed plan will work.

Want your application to stand out from the pile (for good reasons)?

You’ve heard you should tell a good story, but is a story enough? NO!

A story by itself does not provide enough information to warrant a grantor’s investment. You need to justify the need and solutions outlined in your story. That’s where arguments come in. Want your reviewers to finish reading the application without any questions about the worth and value of your project and proposal? Use arguments – with good data and claims! When done correctly, arguments provide all of the information that a reviewer needs to understand your need, your plan to meet that need, and why your approach will work to solve that need.

As a result of this program, attendees will learn how to craft and construct an effective grant application by understanding (1) how and why to use complete arguments in your application; (2) argument fallacies to avoid; and (3) common sources of the data you need to make a good argument.

Skill Level:
Early-Career
Mid-Career
Advanced Career

Learning Track:
Proposal Development/Communication Skills

GPC Competencies:
HOw to craft, construct, and submit an effective grant application

CFRE & GPC Credits:
This webinar has been approved for one point towards the CFRE credential and one CEU towards the GPC credential.