Faruqi & Associates
Experts in Funder Relations
13102 Marbury Court
Houston , TX 77014
ph: 832-858-3864
Trainings
Faruqi & Associates offers a variety of seminars and trainings to organizations and individuals. Trainings can also be customized on specific topics of interest. All trainings include optional home assignments and follow-up communications with the trainer for individual assistance.
Please contact us to schedule a training at your location, or to inquire about customizing a training topic to meet your needs.
New! Community Relations for Your Company (half-day)
This workshop helps corporations and small businesses create grant making strategies, and can be used in conjunction with our corporate services, or as a stand-alone training. Topics include establishing giving areas and grant guidelines, creating a community relations office, motivating employee volunteerism, and determining grant criteria.
Introduction to Grant Writing (half-day and full-day)
Ideal for beginners, this workshop guides participants through the steps of researching and writing a grant proposal to local funders. A mixture of lecture and group discussion allows for a hands-on workshop with take-home guides and real-world examples. The full-day version of the workshop includes writing assignments and group critique of successful proposals.Create a Development Plan (half-day)
Senior nonprofit staff, board members and fundraising officers can benefit from learning how to create an overall fundraising plan. Elements of strategic planning and organizational assessment are included in this workshop.The Role of Grants in Nonprofit Fundraising (half-day)
Senior staff and board members often underestimate the value of a solid grants program to their fundraising goals. This workshop allows an organization's leadership to learn about their role in ensuring the success of their grant program.Hone Your Research Skills (2 hours)
Grant writers of all skill levels can discover the best methods of research for funding sources available in print and on the Internet. The workshop will include discussions on how to determine the fit between funders’ criteria and organizations’ needs, as well as a brief introduction to research for needs assessment.Budgets for Grant Writers (2 hours)
Ideal for beginning grant writers whose forte is writing and not numbers, this workshop teaches participants how to create air-tight budgets to accompany their grant proposals. Hand-outs include worksheets and sample budgets for various grant projects.
