April 9, 2024
New Professional Development Series From the Extension Foundation! Upskilling Fundraising, Grant & Partnership Development for Extension Professionals
The Extension Foundation has introduced a new professional development series open to all extension professionals wanting to enhance their skills.
"Upskilling Fundraising, Grant & Partnership Development For Extension Professionals: An Interactive Workshop Series" is a comprehensive professional development series tailored for Extension professionals. Led by Nate Birt of Silver Maple Strategies, this dynamic series aims to equip extension professionals with essential tools and knowledge for success in today's evolving landscape of fundraising and grants. This interactive and engaging experience is designed to enhance your Extension projects and programs with practical skills and strategies, including crafting proposals, leveraging AI, diversifying funding sources, and more! Explore the topics covered each month below, and find additional information on the registration page.
This series is open to all Cooperative Extension professionals, not just members of Extension Foundation!
Here's a glimpse of what each month will offer (all sessions will be held from 1:00 - 2:15pm Central):
- April 18th, 2024 - Unlocking Your Potential: Assess and optimize your talents and experiences for fundraising success.
- May 16th, 2024 - Navigating Ag Innovation Trends: Gain insights into the latest trends shaping agricultural innovation and discover how to leverage them for your projects.
- June 20th, 2024 - Ethical AI Utilization: Explore ethical approaches to leveraging AI in fundraising and administrative tasks.
- July 18th, 2024 - Diversifying Funding Sources: Learn strategies for securing funding beyond government investments.
- August 15th, 2024 - Crafting Compelling Proposals: Master the art of proposal writing to stand out to funders.
- August 29th, 2024 - Navigating Grant Challenges: Discover strategies for overcoming obstacles in grant-funded projects.
- September 19th, 2024 - Resources and Reading Recommendations: Get valuable resources and tools to enhance your knowledge and influence.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and network with fellow Extension professionals. REGISTER NOW through the form to secure your spot and receive recordings.