Long Beach has been chosen as one of four cities in California in which the James Irvine Foundation will teach strategies to arts organizations in proposal writing and tips about applying the the Foundation's Creative Connections Fund.
The event is Monday, June 8, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Long Beach Museum of Art, 2300 E. Ocean Blvd.
The free program is in three parts. Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Grantseeker's Guide to Winning Proposals and The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing. Information is available from The Foundation Center-San Francisco at shu@foundationcenter.org or 415 397-0902.
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, and how to make the most compelling case for support. Irvine staff will also be able to answer questions.
California arts organizations with annual revenue over $100,000 are eligible to apply and preference is given to organizations working outside San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties. Please see the Irvine web site <http://www.irvine.org/grantmaking/grantmaking-programs/arts-program/fundingguidelines/creativeconnectionsfund> for more details and to confirm your organization's eligibility.
Part Three: Learn about the basics of budgeting for a proposal
Topics covered will include:
What kinds of expenses are covered under "personnel"?
How do you determine an overall amount that is neither too high nor too low in relation to what you expect to accomplish?
What kinds of expenses should be included on the "overhead" line?
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