Actually, I'm putting this question here because I don't know where else to put it. It doesn't really fit with the current subject headings - so if I could suggest a new subject catagory how about something like "tips and tricks for advocacy." This could include questions about running patient organizations, fundraising for your patient advocacy group, figuring out where to get your questions answered (as a group) in the medical establishment etc.
Like so many others, I've fallen into helping to run our patient advocacy group totally by accident. I have no training for this (other than a few classes and seminars I've done because I really want to learn.) I feel like our organization is at a big point of transition. We're moving from the kitchen table to being a bigger operation - and the growing pains are tough. One thing we need to do a better job at is writing grants. It's so hard when everyone's got a full time job and/or medical crisis etc. I'm hoping to take a class on grant writing from my local junior college but so far the offered times don't work in my schedule or transportation to class is a problem (I'm blind, so I don't drive.)
Is anyone aware of any online course for grant writing?
Another thing I've happened on is a program offered by the association for professional fundraisers whereby they've got volunteers to review grants and give you feedback. Trouble is I don't meet the criteria for membership and affording it would be a stretch anyway. This fundraising gig isn't exactly my career - at least not yet, but that's a story for another post. Does anyone know of any resources for grant writing coaching???
Thanks for any advice for someone just sticking her little toe into the grant writing waters.
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