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Before the first word of a grant proposal is written, there’s crucial groundwork that can make or break your chances of success. This session equips you with practical tools to identify the right funders, build authentic relationships with donors, and assess your organization’s grant readiness. Learn how to turn internal prep into external wins and leave with a game plan you can put into action. Topics will include: - How to find good fit funding.
- Cultivating relationships with donors.
- Getting your organization grant-ready.
- Pre-grant application homework.
Date: Thursday, November 20 Time: 9:00 pm-12:00 pm Location: OKCNP-Tulsa, 5330 E 31st St. #200, Tulsa, OK 74135 Cost: OKCNP Members: $90, Non-member: $180 Other Details: Full participation in The Grant Game Plan: Research, Relationships, and Readiness 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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