Nikki Donner wrote:
>>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?

Ten years ago, when I was the director of a small art museum in Montana, I
traveled to Helena, MT to attend the Grantsmanship Center workshop called
"Program Planning and Proposal Writing" and I still use its basic concepts
today.  As a development person, I have always participated as partner with
program people in shaping not only winning proposals, but well thought out
projects.  Most program people I know appreciate someone giving critical
feedback during the proposal development stage.  This course gave me a
basic understanding of how, as an institution, to "get over yourself" and
clearly articulate your plans.

Another good workshop is offered through the Association of
Science-Technology Centers and is usually offered in December in Washington
D.C. (brrrrr!).  It focuses on federal funding agencies, especially
National Science Foundation.

Good luck!

Suzanne

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Suzanne Katzanek
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California Museum Foundation
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