03/15/2022
By Anne Maglia

Please join us on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m. virtually for the Foundation Grantseeking E-Bite. This training will advance participants’ knowledge of best practices in pursuing foundation funding, including context and alignment, program officer outreach, and tips for developing a competitive application.

Please register online today to receive Zoom meeting information.

This E-Bite is led by Leigh Fanning of Hanover Grants Consultants. Leigh brings 20+ years of experience in program consultation and grants administration, with an emphasis on cross-sector collaborations, program design, and sustainability planning. She has secured federal, state, and foundation grant awards benefiting institutions of higher education, school districts, healthcare organizations, municipalities, and the nonprofit sector. Leigh is a peer reviewer for federal grant competitions through the U.S. Department of Education and has served as lecturer faculty in the School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. She holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Colorado.

UMass Lowell Advancement team members will also be in attendance and will be available to answer questions.

The Enlightened Bites (E-Bites) brown bag lunch workshop series spans a variety of topics including proposal writing, grant funding, campus resources and community and corporate engagement. The E-Bites workshops provide a conversational and active space for faculty, staff, and postdocs to share expertise, brainstorm ideas, and generate interdisciplinary collaborations.

Please email VCRI_Events@uml.edu for any questions or recommendations for future topics. Thank you!