Fundraisers Forum is a professional development and network-building series for everyone involved in securing contributions for Jewish organizations.

$18 | $10 for Spertus members | $8 for students and Spertus alumni

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This program will take place online via Zoom. Login information and instructions will be provided to ticket holders by email 24 hours in advance.

Fundraisers Forum: Grantwriting

Have you ever wondered: "Can I get a grant for that?”
If yes, then this session is for you!

Join fundraising pro Rebecca Garrett for an interactive grantwriting workshop to see how it’s done.

Come with your own grant proposal idea — whether it’s a project that’s been in the works for years or a concept you just dreamed up. Together, we’ll walk through the essential components of your proposal and learn pro tips to make it stand out from the crowd. You’ll even have the opportunity to collaborate and brainstorm with other grant seekers as you begin to implement your newfound skills!

Whether you’ve worked on grants before or are considering submitting your very first proposal, this is an opportunity not to be missed! You’ll leave the workshop with new professional contacts, a refined pitch for your project, and a grantwriting guide you can put into action at your own organization.

Rebecca Garrett is Spertus Institute’s Director of Development. Prior to joining the Spertus team, she served as Lincoln Park Zoo’s Director of Foundation and Special Gifts, where she raised more than $2 million in annual support. She holds a BA in international relations from Tufts University and recently completed Spertus Institute’s Certificate in Jewish Leadership program, presented in partnership with Northwestern University.

Rebecca Garrett photo above by Barry Kafka.

Please also join us on November 11 for Fundraisers Forum: Grantmaking, a rare conversation with executives from some of the Jewish community’s most impactful foundations. Hear their insights about your fundraising and their grantmaking in this time of challenge and change. Find out more >

Fundraisers Forum is presented by Spertus Institute's Center for Jewish Leadership, supported in part by a generous grant from the Crown Family.