Proposal Writing Basics for Arts Organizations and How to Apply to the James Irvine Foundation's Creative Connections Fund

The Foundation Center - Proposal Writing Basics for Arts Organizations and How to Apply to the James Irvine Foundation's Creative Connections Fund

Fresno - Friday, May 21, 10:00-11:30 am

Learn valuable proposal writing skills and hear insider tips about applying to the James Irvine Foundation's Creative Connections Fund at this three-part program offered at several sites in California. Thanks to sponsorship from the James Irvine Foundation, this program is offered FREE OF CHARGE, and all attendees will receive a free copy of Grantseeker's Guide to Winning Proposals and The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing.

Part One: Learn about the basics of writing a proposal

Topics covered will include:

• The key components of a proposal to a foundation or corporation
• How to package your proposal
• Steps to take if a proposal is turned down

Part Two: How to apply to the Creative Connections Fund

A program officer from the James Irvine Foundation will provide an overview of the goals and priorities of the Creative Connections Fund, advice on avoiding common mistakes, and how to make the most compelling case for support. Irvine staff will also be able to answer questions applicants might have about applying to the Creative Connections Fund.

Arts organizations with annual revenue over $100,000 are eligible to apply to Irvine's Creative Connections Fund. Organizations located in all areas of California may apply, although the Fund gives preference to organizations working outside San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties. Please see the Irvine web site for more details and to confirm your organization's eligibility.
Part Three: Learn about the basics of budgeting for a proposal
Offered in Fresno, North Hollywood, and Riverside

Topics covered will include:

1. What kinds of expenses are covered under "personnel"?
2. How do you determine an overall amount that is neither too high nor too low in relation to what you expect to accomplish?
3. What kinds of expenses should be included on the "overhead" line?

To register please select one of the following sessions:

• Fresno—Thursday, May 20, 1:00-5:00 pm‚Ä®Co-sponsored by the Fresno Arts Council, Fresno County Public Library, and Fresno Coalition of Arts, Science, and History‚Ä®(Fresno Art Museum, 2233 North First Street, Fresno, CA 93703)
• North Hollywood—Thursday, June 3, 1:00-5:00 pm—registration not yet open

Riverside—Friday, June 4, 1:00-5:00 pm—registration not yet open
• Chico—Thursday, June 10, 1:00-4:00 pm —registration not yet open