Tired of spinning your wheels trying to secure funding? Ready to cut through the noise and actually get sht funded*?
This hands-on, no-nonsense workshop is designed for changemakers, creatives, nonprofit leaders, and grassroots hustlers who are done guessing and ready to win. Whether you’re chasing your first grant or trying to level up your strategy, this session gives you the real-world tools and insight you need to go after the money with confidence.
You’ll learn:
- How to increase win rates by vetting opportunities and cultivating relationships with funders
- What makes a strong (and fundable) proposal
- How to talk about your impact without sounding like a robot
- Tips to stay organized, strategic, and ready to respond fast
Your guide is Melody Hernandez, award-winning grant writer and founder of Root Reach Rise Inc., who has helped nonprofits and artists secure nearly $40 million in grant funding — much of it first-time support for small and mid-sized organizations. Melody brings decades of real-world experience and will share what actually works to get funding flowing where it’s needed most.
Leave the fluff. Get the funds. Let’s do this.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is ideal for nonprofit staff, program managers, artists, emerging grant writers and consultants, and anyone interested in grant work — whether you’re brand new or looking to refresh your skills.
Transportation
Public Transit:Trellis is conveniently located near the Powell Street BART and MUNI station, and within a block of several bus lines 5, 6, 7, 9, 14, 14R, 21, 31, and 66.
Parking:Nearby garages include:
- 5th & Mission Parking Garage
- Ellis O’Farrell Garage (Ellis Street, between Powell and Stockton)
- Union Square Garage (off Geary Street, between Powell and Stockton)
- Jessie Street Garage (entrance off 3rd Street, before crossing Market)
