NVCF & Foundation Center Present:

Free Proposal Writing Basics for Arts Organizations  

How to Apply to James Irvine Foundation's Creative Connections Fund

June 10, 2010

I am pleased to invite you to learn valuable proposal writing skills and hear insider tips about applying to the James Irvine Foundation's Creative Connections Fund at this three-part program.

Thanks to sponsorship from the James Irvine Foundation, this program is offered FREE OF CHARGE, and all attendees will receive a free copy of Grantseeker'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
~How to package your proposal
~Steps to take if a proposal is turned down

Part Two: How to apply to the Creative Connections Fund

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.

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 San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties. Please see the Irvine web site for more details and to confirm your organization's eligibility.

Chico-Thursday, June 10, 1:00-4:00 pm
Co-sponsored with North Valley Community Foundation
(Butte College Training Place, 2320 Forest Ave, Chico, CA 95928)

To register go to: http://foundationcenter.org/sanfrancisco/training/irvine.html

For more information feel free to contact me directly at 530-891-1150 ext. 28.

In this together,

Alexa Valavanis, CEO
North Valley Community Foundation  

We hope to see you there!