2025 Grantwriter's Toolkit: Trends & Tactics to Fund Your Mission
Thursday, December 12, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CST
About Event
What do high-performing organizations have in common? Grant writers are equipped with the tools, strategies, and insights to consistently secure funding.
For our final event of the year, we’ll be joined by three grant writing experts to explore practical tactics and fresh perspectives to help you win more grants—and make 2025 your nonprofit’s most successful year yet.
You'll walk away with:
3 proven strategies to strengthen your grant writing team’s skills and impact.
6 actionable tactics to craft compelling and competitive grant proposals.
2025 grant forecasts–and how to leverage them to win more funding
Plus, our hands-on workshop will equip you with the tools to find and evaluate new grant opportunities!
This isn’t just a webinar—it’s your chance to equip yourself and your team with the skills and confidence to take on 2025 like never before. You deserve it!
About Our Speakers
Allison Jones, M.Ed., is the founder and CEO of Spark the Fire Classes. As one of only twenty-five trainers nationally approved by the Grant Professionals Certification Institute and an approved trainer for both the Grant Professionals Association and Certified Fund Raising Executives, Allison brings over two decades of grant writing and nonprofit management experience to her role, plus an M.Ed. in Adult Education. She also contributes her expertise as a grant reviewer for foundations and government entities, gaining insights that enrich her training. Ms. Jones is an Adjunct Professor at Western Washington University, Evergreen College, and Seattle Colleges for grant writing classes and certification programs. She is a respected speaker and frequently presents at national conferences, including the Grant Professionals Association Grant Summit and the Association of Fundraising Professionals Conference.
Diane H. Leonard, GPC, RST is a Grant Professional Certified (GPC), Approved Trainer of the Grant Professionals Association, and a Registered Scrum Trainer. Diane began her career as a Program Officer for a state-wide grantmaking organization, and she continues to serve as a reviewer for a variety of grantmaking organizations. Since 2006, when she formed DH Leonard Consulting, Diane and her team have secured more than $133.88 million dollars in competitive grant awards, and Diane has personally trained more than 93,507 nonprofit professionals. When not working with her team, Diane can be found in the 1000 Islands, out for a run, or drinking a strong cup of coffee.
Amaya Howard, MPA, is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Samaritan Grants Consulting. She boasts over ten years of invaluable experience as a grant writer and fund development specialist for nonprofit organizations. After graduating from the University of North Texas with a major in Political Science and a Master's of Public Administration, focusing on Nonprofit Management, Amaya has dedicated her career to public service and advocacy for Black and disenfranchised communities. Currently based in Philadelphia, PA, Amaya actively contributes to increasing the organizational capacity of nonprofit organizations nationwide. Amaya's rich background in donor development and grant writing allows her to employ her extensive experience to help nonprofits develop robust long-term funding strategies and implementation plans. Amaya is a vocal advocate of asset framing, challenging deficit-based narratives, and empowering organizations to highlight the strengths and aspirations of the communities they serve. Amaya actively participates in professional networks and events outside her consulting work to further advocate for equity and inclusion in the nonprofit sector.