The USM Office of Advancement and the USM Foundation
invite you to
Proposal Writing for Major and Planned Gifts
featuring
Nancy L. Withbroe, CFRE
Manager of Consulting Services
Nonprofit Consulting
DATE: June 16, 2008
TIME: 10:00 am to 2:30 pm
PLACE: UMBC Tech Center, Room 2.017
COST: $80 per person, lunch included
Advancement Professionals:
This seminar will include:
- General tips on persuasive writing ("writing dos and don'ts")
- Overview of key proposal components (e.g., statement of need, goals and objectives, program plan, evaluation methods, organizational background)
- Discussion of similarities and differences between proposals for major gifts and planned gifts
- Interactive exercises
- Small group critique of a short proposal
- List of resources for further study
Participants will achieve increased understanding of:
- How to write persuasively
- Components to include in a proposal
- Special characteristics of proposals for major gifts and planned gifts
- Online and print resources that they can access to learn more about proposal writing
Pre-registration is required; enrollment is limited
Register Here,
Your successful submission will receive a confirmation and directions by email.
Questions? Call Marsha Redd at 301.445.1908 or Marianne Horrigan at 301.445.2708.
Details on payment procedures will appear in your confirmation message.
Enrollment limited to 20. Deadline for registration: June 10, 2008.
Sorry, no refunds after this date.