Offering another series of workshops for funding your community projects
Is your organization struggling to fund community projects? Are you worried about funding in these uncertain times? WSU Stevens County Extension Office is excited to announce a program that can help you find and write grants, fundraise, and mobilize community resources. “The first series of these workshops were an outstanding success – and we had a waiting list, so will be offering it again in two locations – Colville and Springdale. These educational workshops and intensive coaching sessions are for Stevens County nonprofit community organizations.” Debra Kollock, Stevens County Extension Director explains.
All workshops will be from 10:00 AM – Noon
Classes cost $10 per session and deadline to register is one week prior to the event. The classes do fill up quickly, so register as soon as you know you want to come. Your registration form and payment will reserve your place in the class. Register by sending your registration form (on attached flyer) and fee to WSU Stevens County Extension, 986 S Main, Suite D, Colville WA 99114.
Call and ask for Gael Treesiwin if you have any questions, 684-2588, ext. 305 or email: g.treesiwin@wsu.edu
Coaching lab dates will be scheduled by the class participants and Gael.
Workshop 1, Tues., March 29: Effective Fundrai$ing in Today’s Economy
Workshop 2, Tues., April 12: Grant Research – Finding the Right Grant
Workshop 3, Tues., April 26: Writing a Compelling Grant or Proposal
Workshop 4, Tues., May 10: Nonprofit Sustainable Funding
Workshop 4, Tues., May 10: Nonprofit Sustainable Funding
Springdale Community Depot, 107 Shafer Ave, Springdale
Workshop 1, Thurs., May 19: Effective Fundrai$ing in Today’s Economy
Workshop 2, Thurs., June 16: Grant Research – Finding the Right Grant
Workshop 3, Thurs., July 7: Writing a Compelling Grant or Proposal
Workshop 4, Thurs., July 21: Nonprofit Sustainable Funding
Workshop 4, Thurs., July 21: Nonprofit Sustainable Funding
To sign up for the program contact Ivy Nelson or Gael Treesiwin at the WSU Stevens County Extension Office at (509) 684-2588, or stop by at 986 S. Main, Colville (next to Curves.) Contact our office for registration or more information.
These classes are designed for anyone associated with a nonprofit organization in the area that is ready to be actively involved in fundraising for the organization. They are not appropriate for business owners.
Gael Treesiwin, Grant and Fund Development Coach will coordinate the program with Krisan LeHew, WSU Horizons Community Coach. Gael is a seasoned trainer with over 25 years of experience helping organizations raise money. She is an AmeriCorps VISTA sponsored by Rural Resources Community Action working for the WSU Stevens County Extension office. Gael was a school teacher at the Evergreen School K-8 in Gifford WA and worked in social services in the tri-county area from 1973-1982. Since then she has provided leadership, fund development and capacity building for private, public, and nonprofit organizations around the country. “I am excited about this program because it is a chance for me to put a lifetime of experience to use helping a community I love,” Gael states. “People new to fundraising will get the skills and support to obtain grants and develop sustainable funding. Experienced fund raisers will learn new ways to use what they already know.
