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Proposal Writing Basics for Arts Organizations and
How to Apply to the James Irvine Foundation's Creative Connections Fund
Ukiah, Riverside, San Diego, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Salinas, Fresno, Santa Ana
Learn valuable proposal writing skills and
hear insider tips on how to apply to the
James Irvine Foundation's new Creative Connections Fund at this two-part program offered at several sites in California.
Thanks to sponsorship from the James Irvine Foundation, this program is offered FREE OF CHARGE, and all attendees will receive a free copy of The Foundation Center's Guide to Winning Proposals and The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing.
Part One: Learn about the basics of writing a proposal
Topics covered will include:
- The key components of a proposal to a foundation or corporation
- Information on which staff should be involved in submitting proposals
- How to package your proposal
- Steps to take if a proposal is turned down
- Where to find more information on proposal writing, including sample proposals
Part Two: How to Apply to
the James Irvine Foundation's Creative Connections Fund
After the Foundation Center's Proposal Writing Basics presentation, a program officer from
the James Irvine Foundation will provide an overview of the goals and priorities of the Creative Connections Fund, advice on avoiding common mistakes, and how to make the most compelling case for support. Irvine staff will also be able to answer questions applicants might have about applying to the Creative Connections Fund.
All arts organizations with annual revenue over $100,000 are eligible to apply to Irvine's Creative Connections Fund. Organizations located in all areas of California may apply, although the Fund gives preference to organizations working outside the San Francisco Bay Area. Please see the Irvine web site for more details: www.irvine.org/artsfund.
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