This three hour session will review the common components of successful grant proposals for nonprofits, including “what is a grant?” and “what’s in a grant?”  A full review of the various sections of a grant proposal will be covered. We will discuss how to find “good fit” funding sources and review best practices for accountability and sustainability.

About the Trainer

Dodi Swope holds a bachelor’s in education (early childhood with a concentration in special needs) from Wheelock College, a master’s in education (counseling psychology) from UMASS Amherst. She is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Massachusetts. Dodi has over 35 years of experience across the continuum of behavioral health prevention, intervention, and treatment. Dodi began her career as an early childhood educator specializing in learning and mental health disorders. After receiving her master's degree in counseling psychology, Dodi engaged in clinical practice that included community and school-based treatment for individuals, families, and groups. Seeing the stubborn cycles of behavioral health challenges in families, Dodi sought broader impact. With a focus on prevention and positive youth development, she works to support community and system change at multiple levels.  Dodi coordinates two community coalitions in Worcester; the Investing in Girls Alliance- helping middle school aged girls thrive and Together for Kids Coalition-promoting equity in early childhood development and wellbeing.  Dodi teaches a graduate level course at Clark University on Nonprofit Resource Development in the Sustainability and Social Justice Program. She maintains an independent community public health consulting practice in Worcester, MA.