FYI: This is an excellent program.



>From:  Paula Parrish[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent:  Tuesday, October 29, 1996 4:42 PM
>To:    [log in to unmask]
>Subject:       Re: Grants and fundraising
>
>I took the grantsmanship center 5-day course about 4 years ago. The
>thing
>that I found most valuable is that they do teach you how to think about
>how your proposal is structured--which is invaluable when you are
>working
>with ideas that may not be fully formed.
>
>I am using the basic structure that I was taught at the Grantsmanship
>Center to craft proposals for the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota.,
>FL.
>The process provides a framework that is invaluable when I work with
>Museum educators and others to seek funding for their projects. I would
>highly recommend the course. One of the most valuable aspects of the
>course was the actual practice of "writing a grant" in class and then
>having it critiqued by your peers in class.
>
>When I took the class I was writing for a local PBS station and there
>were
>no other arts agencies or PBS organizations taking the class. I didn't
>find that a problem--you learn by doing and learning how others
>approach
>your problem is interesting.  I paid for my course myself--it was only
>later that I got a job as a grantswriter--but my record has been very
>good.
>
>In terms of other resources I would recommend the Foundation Director
>and
>the various Taft Directories. The Grantsmanship Center does teach you
>about the variety of research materials out there.
>
>If you have any specific questions, feel free to call me.
>
>Paula Parrish
>Grants Manager
>Ringling Museum of Art
>941-359-5714
>> Does anyone have experience with the Grantsmanship Center and their 5 day
>> courses in grants writing, research and methods?  Seem to be a bit high
>> in tuition, but could be worth it?
>>
>> Any other suggestions for gaing grants writing experience or how to
>> narrow down appropriate sources?
>>
>> Thank you...
>>
>> Nikki Donner
>> PO Box 220
>> San Cristobal, NM 87564
>> [log in to unmask]
>>
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