Grant Writers Group

Margaret Caufield, YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South 

Grant Writers Network Experience During Opening Reception
Wed., April 3       6:30 - 7:30 pm

Join the Grants Network for a guided networking hour complete with suggested discussion topics and open networking time to connect with colleagues around the Movement. Discuss valuable tips and tricks for a successful conference experience, gain insights into tough areas of our field and share ideas with fellow grantwriters.

Grant Writers Network Philanthropy Forum
Friday, April 5        2:30 - 3:30 pm

An opportunity to discuss take-aways from the conference, gain insight into specific topic areas, and network with fellow grantwriters from across the Movement. In this Philanthropy Forum, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a short round of grants focused round table discussions and share ideas and take-aways from this year's conference in an open forum.

November 14 Grants Network
Building Your Association’s Grants Management Plan

A panel of YMCA grant writers from varying sized associations discuss how to boost your organization's ability to manage the grants process from start to finish.

Steve Conrad – Director of Grants, Valley of the Sun YMCA

Pam Bailey - Senior Director of Fundraising and Public Relations, YMCA of Greater Flint

Paula Wackenheim - Director of Public Policy and Initiatives, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana Alliance of YMCAs