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How to Write Proposals that Win Workshop
Mar
14
1:03 PM13:03

How to Write Proposals that Win Workshop

Thank you for your interest in How to Write Proposals That Win.

To better accommodate those interested in attending, we have decided to cancel the current event and reschedule it in a virtual format. We look forward to sharing the new date and details with you soon.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you’ll be able to join us online.

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How to Write Proposals that Win:

On proposal writing structure, preparation, and the process that wins opportunities.

Whether you’re applying for contracts, grants, or partnerships, strong proposal writing is essential and rarely taught.

In this one-hour workshop, you’ll learn proven proposal strategies from a successful proposal writer who has helped secure millions of dollars for organizations across sectors. This practical workshop for small business owners, entrepreneurs, non-profits, community organizers, and other mission-driven organizations focuses on improving proposal writing foundations that can actually increase your chances of getting funded.

Attendees will leave with practical tools, clear guidance, and a system they can use immediately to improve their proposal readiness and secure more opportunities.

Event Details: TBA

Who this is for

  • Community organizers seeking funding or contracts

  • Nonprofit leaders and staff

  • Small businesses and consultants pursuing grants or RFPs

  • Individuals new to proposal writing—or rebuilding their proposal writing foundations

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

  1. Identify and organize past projects in a way that meets solicitation requirements

  2. Write compliant past performance and experience sections using real examples

  3. Capture and track key project details (clients, scope, contract value, and impact)

  4. Build a simple system to maintain past performance records

  5. Organize essential business documents such as certifications, licenses, and insurance

  6. Avoid common compliance mistakes that lead to disqualification

  7. Read solicitations, manage addenda, and understand what they are signing

Who This Workshop Is For & What You’ll Gain

Small Business Owners
Learn how to write proposals that clearly show your business’s value and increase your chances of winning contracts, grants, and other paid opportunities. Save time, reduce rewrites, and gain confidence pursuing government, corporate, and foundation opportunities.

Aspiring Entrepreneurs & Startups
Get step-by-step guidance on turning your business experience idea into compelling proposals for funding, loans, or incubator programs. Walk away with ready-to-use proposal writing tools and the confidence to approach funders or investors.

Nonprofits
Discover strategies to clearly frame your mission and impact through past experiences and avoid common mistakes that can prevent getting funding. Learn the basics of what makes them say “yes.”

Community Organizers & Civic Projects
Turn your project ideas and work into fundable proposals. Learn how to make proposals concise and aligned with local, state, or federal funder priorities—so your community initiatives get the support they deserve.

Bonus Takeaways for Everyone

  • Reusable templates and frameworks to save time on future proposals

  • Practical tips from a proposal writer who has secured millions in funding

  • Strategies to adapt proposals for multiple opportunities

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YouTube Video, PositiviTea Workshop: Self Care Menu
Apr
6
7:00 PM19:00

YouTube Video, PositiviTea Workshop: Self Care Menu

YouTube Video

7p - 8p EST Tuesday, April 6th, 2021

This month’s PositiviTea is all about developing a personal Self Care Menu. Watch me work on my pretty list of all the things I do to take care of myself this month.

Share good news. Get good news. Practice positivity.

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Inspired by:

Clear, James. Atomic habits: tiny changes, remarkable results: an easy & proven way to build good habits & break bad ones. Avery, 2018.

Brenner MD, Abigail. “How to Change Your Behavior for Good”. Psychology Today June 25, 2013. Accessed 3/28/2021 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-flux/201306/how-change-your-behavior-good

Sirois, Fuschia M., Ryan Kitner, and Jameson K. Hirsch. "Self-compassion, affect, and health-promoting behaviors." Health Psychology 34, no. 6 (2015): 661.

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Monetizing Your Project
Aug
20
7:00 PM19:00

Monetizing Your Project

POSTPONNED UNTIL LATER DATE

Join us on Thursday, August 20th, 2020 from 7 pm to 9 pm EST for another professional development workshop* from the Creator’s Studio. Our Coop Consultant, Jessica Chen, will walk you through the process of monetizing your passion projects. Her interactive workshop presentation, handcrafted workbook, and consulting services will help you get from trying to triumph in no time. Finally, learn to make money with your website, blogging, or other projects by developing your monetization strategy. Sign up to start your journey to cultivating that marketing mindset while doing what you love!

Session Outline:

1. What is monetization?

2. What is a marketing mindset?

3. Become an entrepreneur 

4. Know your market and demographic

5. Address a need

6. Execute

7. Do it because you love it ♡

Get your ticket here!
*Free tickets available from our “Pay it Forward” program. Select $0 in the drop-down menu. First come, first serve.

Pay if you can, don’t if you can’t with your new “Pick Your Price” drop-down for digital events. Consider the “Pay it Forward” option in the Coop Shop to help offset other free admissions. If not this time then consider purchasing a block next time.

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