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You’ve done the research and built the relationships, and now it’s time to write! This hands-on session guides you through the elements of a compelling grant proposal, including crafting a powerful narrative, building a realistic budget, and writing an effective needs statement. We’ll also demystify impact statements and cover commonly requested attachments, so you’re ready to submit strong, complete applications. - How to develop a compelling grant narrative.
- How to build a realistic grant budget.
- How to write a statement of need and get data to support it.
- How to write an impact statement.
- Commonly requested grant application attachments (i.e. letters of support)
Date: Thursday, November 20 Time: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Location: Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits - Legacy Training Room, 5330 E 31st St #200, Tulsa, OK 74135 Cost: OKCNP Members: $90, Non-member: $180 Other Details: Full participation in From Draft to Done: Crafting Complete, Compelling Grant Proposals is applicable for 3 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Your Facilitator: 
Julie Ann Ward, PhD, is a grant writing consultant who transforms nonprofit missions into funded realities. With over $1.34M secured in 2024 alone for workforce development, reentry programs, and education initiatives, she specializes in helping organizations navigate funding uncertainty through strategic, data-driven proposals. Her unique expertise stems from a blend of academic rigor and creative storytelling. A PhD in Hispanic Languages and Literatures from UC Berkeley honed her ability to distill complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives—a skill she now applies to grant writing. As Norman, Oklahoma’s inaugural Poet Laureate and a published literary translator, she crafts proposals that resonate emotionally with funders while grounding them in logic and evidence. Whether you’re pivoting from unstable government funding or scaling proven programs, Julie Ann offers the expertise to secure sustainable support. 
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