Course Overview
Tuesday, October 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Join us for an engaging and informative session designed to equip you with the essential skills for successful grant writing. By the end of this session, you will have a solid foundation in grant writing readiness and preparation, setting you up for success in securing funding for your projects
Meet Your Expert Speaker
Director of Grants and Recognitions, NISD Sharon Sanchez
Sharon Sanchez has over 25 years of extensive grant experience. She is the Director of the Grants and Recognitions Department for Northside Independent School District. Prior to that, she worked at the San Antonio Housing Authority as a grant manager. She has served more than 21 years in the district, 18 as Director where she oversees preparation of competitive and federal entitlement grants, conducts compliance monitoring and program reporting. She has served as a grant reviewer for federal and city grants. Sharon earned an undergraduate and graduate degree from UTSA.
Course Objectives
- Participants will know where to find grant opportunities, different types of grants available and how to determine alignment with their organization’s mission.
- Participants will learn about the various data resources available and how to access data to strengthen grant applications.
- Participants will learn how to review a funding notice (Request for Application) to determine eligibility and alignment with organizational needs.
Key Information
Who Should Take This Course?
- Nonprofit Management Program participants, executives, and development staff interested in enhancing their careers to include these skills.
- Part 1 of a 2 part series.
- Refreshments will be provided.
Membership Discount
Members are eligible to use their discount benefit for the course. Please reach out to [email protected] to obtain your discount code before enrolling!
Don't Miss Out!
Registration closes on September 29, 2025
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$80.00
Regular price
Refund/Credit Policy
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The San Antonio Area Foundation has a No Refund policy.
If a workshop and/or class has been unexpectedly cancelled and/or postponed by the Area Foundation, a refund or credit towards another workshop and/or class will be issued. If a registrant is unable to attend a workshop and/or class, a substitute may be sent or a credit may be issued. No credits will be given for cancellations received less than 48 hours before a workshop.
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