This full-day workshop from Bishop-Gaines Grant Writing and Consulting LLC will show you how to take your grant writing above and beyond.

You’ll discover how to get started with grant seeking by learning the fundamentals, including the art of persuasive storytelling and how to budget effectively. Practical exercises—like drafting proposal sections and building budgets—will give you immediate feedback and a better understanding of best practices.

Then you’ll go beyond the grant proposal! You’ll learn how to evaluate the successes and measure the impact of your project after receiving a grant. Finally, you will identify how to build long-term funder relationships and grant sustainability.

More information about the presenters:

Bishop-Gaines Grant Writing and Consulting LLC specializes in aiding non-profits in finding and writing grants that match their vision and programming needs. Cofounder Lyasha Bishop holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and Africana Studies from Lehigh University as well as a Master’s in Education Law from The University of Pittsburgh and a Masters in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum from Drexel University. She has 7 years of experience in education. Her experiences include early childhood care, higher education management, classroom-teaching, parent advocacy work, and grant writing. Lyasha has been writing educational grants for 5 years. She has raised an average of $100,000.00 for educational entities.

Co-founder Marcus Gaines-Cherry is a three-time graduate from the University of Pittsburgh. He holds his bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology, a Master’s in Clinical Social Work, and his Juris Doctorate. His area of expertise are research and editing. Marcus has spent over 4 years editing legal work. For the past year, he has edited numerous award winning grant projects.