Mid-Shore Community Foundation

General Admission

This interactive workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of successful grant writing. Attendees will learn how to identify appropriate funding opportunities, understand what funders are looking for, and craft strong grant proposals. This workshop is ideal for nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers who are new to grant writing or looking for a refresher. The workshop will be facilitated by Lili Leonard of Black Dog Philanthropic Consulting. Lili is a seasoned fundraising professional with more than 15 years of experience. Her work has supported nonprofits across Maryland and beyond, from grassroots organizations to statewide institutions, helping them strengthen fundraising systems, build leadership capacity, and secure transformational philanthropic investment.&nbsp; In addition to her consulting work, Lili regularly designs and facilitates fundraising trainings for cohorts of nonprofits, often in partnership with community foundations and sector leaders. She earned her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation in 2017 and is a Standards for Excellence Licensed Consultant, as well as a graduate of Leadership Maryland&rsquo;s Executive Program, Class of 2025. Hosted by the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, this workshop is designed to blend expert instruction with peer learning and connection. Lunch will be provided and there is no cost to attend. &nbsp;Space is limited and registration is required.

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This interactive workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of successful grant writing. Attendees will learn how to identify appropriate funding opportunities, understand what funders are looking for, and craft strong grant proposals. This workshop is ideal for nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers who are new to grant writing or looking for a refresher. The workshop will be facilitated by Lili Leonard of Black Dog Philanthropic Consulting. Lili is a seasoned fundraising professional with more than 15 years of experience. Her work has supported nonprofits across Maryland and beyond, from grassroots organizations to statewide institutions, helping them strengthen fundraising systems, build leadership capacity, and secure transformational philanthropic investment.  In addition to her consulting work, Lili regularly designs and facilitates fundraising trainings for cohorts of nonprofits, often in partnership with community foundations and sector leaders. She earned her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation in 2017 and is a Standards for Excellence Licensed Consultant, as well as a graduate of Leadership Maryland’s Executive Program, Class of 2025. Hosted by the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, this workshop is designed to blend expert instruction with peer learning and connection. Lunch will be provided and there is no cost to attend.  Space is limited and registration is required.

Mid-Shore Community Foundation

Grant Writing Workshop

Chesapeake College (HEC 110) 1000 College Cir

General Admission

Free