**There’s still time to sign up!**

*Jan 11 RSVP deadline for the Jan 16 class  "Grant Seeking Basics"  (Dayton Library from 1:30 - 5 pm)

*Jan 30 RSVP deadline for the Feb 6 class  "Proposal Writing and Grant Research" (Dayton Library from 2 -4 pm)

*NO COST GRANT WRITING CLASSES*

Please share the following  information regarding free grant writing classes being sponsored by the Greater Miami Valley EMS Council for our members– registration forms are attached.

CLASS #1

Proposal Writing and Grants Research

February 6, 2019, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

at Dayton Metro Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH 45402

Presenter:          Susan Rodenberg-- the Nonprofit Resource Librarian at the Dayton Metro Library

Description/ Content: 2 hours of lecture, interaction among participants, networking, funding resources available at Dayton Metro Library, PowerPoint and exercises regarding the grant seeking process.

Who Should Attend:       EMS staff interested in learning about grant seeking, fundraising, funding sources and/or partnerships.

Proposal Writing and Grants Research:  This course focuses on the essential knowledge and skills fundraisers need to develop effective foundation  proposals.

Attendees will

•             Learn how to plan an effective proposal narrative

•             Practice writing selected components of the proposal

•             Review of grant writing resources available through the Dayton Metro Library

•             Research potential funding partners using Foundation Directory Online Professional (Only available at Dayton Metro Library)

•             Learn how to analyze and evaluate prospects using Foundation Directory Online Professional to determine a potential fit (Only available at Dayton Metro Library)

Sponsored by: Greater Miami Valley EMS Council

•Please RSVP your Registration by January 11th at sgray@bright.net , or send this completed form to: Susie Gray 6545 State Route 201, Tipp City, Ohio 45371.

CLASS #2

"Grant Seeking Basics”

January 16, 2019, 1:00 PM/Registration and 1:30 to 5:00 PM

at Dayton Metro Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH 45402

Presenter:          Linda Gatten Butler, MSW, LISW-S, ACSW, Butler-Consulting.com President

Description/ Content:    3.5 hours of lecture, interaction among participants , networking, powerpoint  and exercises regarding the grant seeking process using United Way America model.

Who Should Attend:       EMS staff interested in learning about grant seeking, fundraising, funding sources and/or partnerships.

Learning Outcomes: Trainee will:             

• Understand what a grant is, the grant seeking process, a model for

   proposal development and tips for writing a fundable proposal;

•Learn the "3 Rs" of grant seeking; and

•Experience how to develop a Logic Model (i.e., goals, activities, inputs, outputs and outcomes).

Professional Affiliations of Presenters:  Linda Gatten Butler- National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor (LISW-S), Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Alpha Delta Mu- National Social Work Honor Society, Charitable Gift Planners (CGP), Grant Professionals Association (GPA) former national and local board member , Co-author of “You and Your Nonprofit" and ""Grant Writing Revealed", as well as "NASW Region 7's 2014 Social Worker of the Year".

Sponsored by: Greater Miami Valley EMS Council and Butler Consulting with Continuing Education

(CPE) #RSX071003 and 6.0 CPEs for Social Worker by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (accepted by the Ohio Nursing Board; and by the CSWMFT Board for Counselors & Marriage and Family Therapists).

Session includes handouts, "Measuring Program Outcomes: A Practical Approach" by United Way, lunch, parking & 3.5 CPEs.

•Please RSVP your Registration by January 11th at sgray@bright.net, or send this completed form to: Susie Gray 6545 State Route 201, Tipp City, Ohio 45371.

Thanks!