Mark Your Calendar: Join Dr. Drew's Live Remote Grant and Fundraising Workshops for Spring 2021

Grant Writing Fundamentals (Remote Live) 

Learn this valuable skill in a highly interactive videoconferencing format from the comfort of your home. Join Dr. Drew in an invigorating and informative workshop created for new and experienced grant writers, executive directors, organizers, board members, community volunteers, and individuals who want to get a detailed look at the grant writing process. Dr. Drew will introduce you to all information needed for a successful grant proposal. You will learn how funding is announced, how applications are judged, and how to construct each element of a winning proposal. The techniques Dr. Drew emphasizes—including how to work quickly, how to create a winning message, and basic evaluation techniques—apply with equal force to small or large grants. Certificate of completion given to each participant who finishes the class. 

Meeting: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2021.

Course Fee: $144 includes $36 materials fee for handouts and booklet. Pay before February 1, 2021 and you will receive the early bird special pricing of 20% off. 

Grant Writing Intermediate (Remote Live)

Dr. Drew presents this hands-on workshop as part of the Grant Writing series of classes. In it, he reveals the secrets of cashing in on grants for individuals in a new, innovative videoconferencing format. Unlimited by the boundaries of a classroom, this new class leverages all the benefits of modern technology to assist individuals seeking resources from corporations, foundations, and government agencies. Dr. Drew also teaches the skills needed to be successful in researching individual grants or educational scholarships. You will have step-by-step guidance on how to become a grant-writing consultant or to create a non-profit charity. John C. Drew, Ph.D., is a speaker, author, and consultant who has raised $52 million for non-profits. 

Meeting: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2021

Course Fee: $144 includes $36 materials fee for handouts and booklet. Pay before February 1, 2021 and you will receive the early bird special pricing of 20% off. 

Grant Research Fundamentals (Remote Live)

NOW Remote – Truly at least half of your success in winning grants depends on your skill in researching them. Accordingly, this class has been created for non-profit leaders and staff who need a detailed look at the technology and the practical tips needed to speed-up the grant research process. Participants will be introduced to: 

• Top websites for grant research including those provided by the federal government, State of California, and the Foundation Directory Online by Candid.
• Useful websites for identifying individual grants for art projects, scholarly research, and college and graduate school scholarships.

This course has been redesigned for the on-line environment. It will now be easier for students to see grant research websites and other tools in action and simultaneously interact with the instructor. 

Meeting: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2021

Course Fee: $144 includes $36 materials fee for handouts and booklet. Pay before February 1, 2021 and you will receive the early bird special pricing of 20% off. 

Fundraising Fundamentals (Remote Live)

NOW Remote – Learn this valuable skill in a highly interactive videoconferencing format from the comfort of your home. Non-profits can win reliable support through grants, but they also need to know the most important basics about other fundraising methods. "I can’t teach everything I know about fundraising," says Dr. Drew, "but I can teach the six most important things I think will make the biggest possible difference for your success." In this workshop, an award-winning author, trainer, and consultant introduces simple proven techniques and strategies. Participants will learn how fundraising has evolved, how new software keeps track of donors, and how to win individual gifts without the pressure of a face-to-face ask. 

Meeting: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021

Course Fee: $144 includes $36 materials fee for handouts and booklet. Pay before February 1, 2021 and you will receive the early bird special pricing of 20% off. 

Praise for Dr. Drew’s Workshops 

“Learned about the database to find grants.” – Nicole Sims, West Los Angeles College

 “Interacting with the group sparked many great ideas.” - Neekole Glaspie, West Los Angeles College

"Very informative, with positive energy transferred to the students." 

"The course was very inviting. Dr. Drew was very clear and knowledgeable. He made it easier for me to achieve my goals and enjoy success in life." 

"Dr. John Drew was very knowledgeable, invigorating, timely, and made learning interesting and clear." 

"This was constant, good practical information. The first 15 minutes made the whole class worth it!" 

"Dr. Drew is wonderful. He taught me a lot in a very short time." 

"The course was very informative and gave me a good insight into what it takes to be a grant writer." 

"This class was excellent and very informative." 

"Great class. Thank you for offering it!" 

"Yay! Great class!" 

"Excellent-- I really enjoyed Dr. Drew. Best organized information." 

"Dr. Drew has given me the tools to stay motivated and to move forward on my non-profit." 

"Overall outstanding." 

More Upcoming Dates for Fall 2021

Grant Writing Fundamentals - September 18, 2021

Grant Writing Intermediate – October 9, 2021

Grant Research Fundamentals - November 13, 2021

Fund Raising Fundamentals – December 4, 2021