The Nonprofit Practices Institute (a partnership of the Community Foundation of NCW and the Icicle Fund) is hosting “The Ultimate Grants Toolkit” – an interactive workshop to guide nonprofit organizations through the grant writing process.Facilitated by Maryn Boess of Grants USA, this workshop is designed for both new and seasoned grant writers, covering mission-centered grant-seeking, planning, research, and methods for writing a winning proposal. Participants will receive a comprehensive toolkit and reference guide containing all the topics covered during the workshop.“The Ultimate Grants Toolkit” will be held on Tuesday April 13, 2016 at Pybus Public Market in Wenatchee and Wednesday April 14, 2016 at Aero Methow in Twisp. Both workshops are from 9am to 3pm. Registration is $15 and includes lunch.Maryn has over 20 years professional experience in the nonprofit sector as a program developer and grant writer. She has garnered over $42 million in grants for her clients and as a grantmaker manages over $1 million a year in competitive grants for teacher training.For more information on the workshop and to register, visit www.cfncw.org and click on “Nonprofit Practices Institute”.

The Community Foundation of North Central Washington’s mission is to grow, protect, and connect charitable gifts in support of strong communities throughout Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties. Established in 1986, the Community Foundation manages $64 million in assets through 400 individualized funds and has awarded over $35 million in grants and scholarships.