Writing a strong grant proposal goes beyond answering individual questions—it requires a compelling, unified story that resonates with funders. This beginner-friendly webinar will provide essential strategies for crafting clear, concise narratives that align with proposal requirements. Attendees will learn how to write effectively within word limits, connect responses to create a cohesive story, and integrate financial data to strengthen their case. Whether you’re new to grant writing or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with the tools to craft fundable proposals.

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Target Audience: Counselors, Social workers, Bereavement support professionals
Instructional Level: Basic – This best describes a topic or issue that the prospective audience is encountering for the first time in a meaningful way
Format: Live Interactive Webinar

Objectives:

After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Learn strategies for writing with clarity within the word count
• Understand how to connect across questions to tell a unified, compelling story.
• Know how to use financial data to support their narrative.

Speaker Bios:

Deirdra Flavin, MSc, CFRE, joined the NACG in 2019 in the role of Marketing and Development Director. After a decade in senior roles in marketing and sales, her work more recently has been in the non-profit sector and includes leadership positions in both development and marketing. Prior to joining the NACG, Deirdra was the Executive Director at Kids’ Haven: A Center for Grieving Children. She graduated from University College Cork with a BA in English and an MSc in Marketing Management. Originally from Ireland, Deirdra currently resides in Lynchburg, Virginia, with her husband and three children.

Supported by the philanthropic investment
of the New York Life Foundation.

Refund/cancellation policy: If you need to cancel your registration, please contact Megan Lopez at megan.lopez@childrengrieve.org or at (432) 288-4688. Please note that no refunds will be given.

To request accessibility accommodations: The National Alliance for Children’s Grief is committed to providing universal access to all our events. Please contact Megan Lopez at megan.lopez@childrengrieve.org or at (432) 288-4688 to request disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.