Session description
Are you looking to secure funding for your organization but are unsure where to start? This training will guide you through the essential steps of identifying grant opportunities, assessing your organization’s grant readiness, and making informed decisions about whether to apply. Learn key strategies for crafting compelling proposals and increasing your chances of success. Whether you are new to grants or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide practical tools and insights to help you navigate the grant-seeking process with confidence.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
1. Identify applicable grant opportunities – Learn how to research and assess funding sources that align with your organization’s mission and needs.
2. Assess grant readiness – Understand the key components of grant readiness, including organizational capacity, financial stability, and program alignment.
3. Make informed grant application decisions – Develop a framework for deciding whether to pursue a grant based on feasibility, requirements, and potential impact.
4. Enhance grant writing skills – Apply best practices for crafting clear, compelling, and competitive grant proposals.

About Our Speaker, Andrea Hoff, MPA, GPC, OCPC, ICPS:
Andrea Hoff is the Owner & President of You Thrive Training & Consulting, LLC, specializing in behavioral health prevention, government and nonprofit leadership, and grant writing. With nearly 30 years in behavioral health and over 25 years in grant seeking, she holds certifications as an Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant (OCPC), International Certified Prevention Specialist (ICPS), and Grant Professional Certified (GPC). Andrea’s experience spans nonprofit leadership, grants administration, and public funding, giving her insight as both a grant seeker and grant maker. A former Vice President of Grants Administration & Quality Assurance, she has secured nearly $56 million in funding for health and social services. She is also the Past President of the Grant Professionals Association, Miami Valley Chapter, and earned her Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Dayton, graduating summa cum laude.