Writing for Change ​

3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Breakout Sessions D (Federal)

Description:
As grant professionals we are able to change the world in which we live. But, how do we write for change?

​Objectives
In this session, you will learn:

• Key words to indicate change within the proposal
• Effective strategies to measure change
• How to make an impact without overpromising.  ​

Speaker:
Debbie DiVirgilio
​President, Faith Based Nonprofit Resource Center

Debbie’s professional credentials include:

• Certified Governance Trainer through BoardSource
• Grant Professional Certified
• Credentialed Christian Nonprofit Leader

Debbie has more than 25 years of experience serving in the nonprofit sector.  Over the past ten years, she has acquired more than $45 million in funds to support the needs of individuals and communities. Debbie holds a Master’s Degree in Non-Profit Management. From 2008 until 2016, Debbie served on the Board of Directors of the Grant Professionals Association. As President of the Association for four years, she led the organization through a critical transition period.  

---

GPCI Competencies Addressed:

• Knowledge of how to craft, construct, and submit an effective grant application.
• Ability to write a convincing case for funding.