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April 22nd (Tuesday) from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. In-Person

Join us for a two-part training series designed to guide fundraisers and nonprofit professionals through the full lifecycle of grant management. Whether you’re new to grants or seeking to refine your strategy, this series provides actionable tools and insights to help you secure funding and maintain compliance for long-term success. Led by grant experts Dr. Arlene Siller and Daniela Paz from Ascend Nonprofit & Business Solutions, this training equips you to elevate your organization’s grant strategy and create a sustainable impact. In part one, we will focus on organizational readiness and best practices for crafting competitive grant proposals.

Meet Your Expert Speaker

Founder & CEO, Ascend Nonprofit & Business Solutions LLC Arlene Siller, Ph.D

Arlene Siller is the Founder and CEO of Ascend Nonprofit & Business Solutions (NBS) in San Antonio, Texas. Ascend NBS has raised over $25 million since 2019 for multiple nonprofit organizations helping them fund their mission. Arlene is a trainer for the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Established & Ready to Grow Program, the Kronkosky Foundation, the Small Business Administration’s T.H.R.I.V.E. executive-level training program and is a featured trainer on numerous other platforms with other agencies.

Your Learning Roadmap

Course Outcomes

1. Understand the essential elements of organizational readiness for successful grant acquisition, including structure, governance, programs, and resource management. 

2. Explore strategies to position your organization as a competitive grant candidate by aligning proposals with funder priorities and demonstrating impact. 

3. Gain expertise in crafting compelling grant proposals, including developing a persuasive needs statement and setting clear, measurable goals.

Key Information

Who Should Take this Class? When is this Class? Etc.

1. This class will be held on April 22nd in-person from 9 am to 12:00 pm. 

2. This course is a two-part series, and we highly encourage registering for both parts for the full experience. 

3.  Nonprofit Management Program participants, executives, and development staff interested in enhancing their career to include these skills.  

4. If you are a member of the San Antonio Area Foundation, the cost of this class is discounted 25%. Please reach out to [email protected] for a coupon before registration. 

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Refund/Credit Policy

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    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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