Grantwriting Series Part 1: Budget Blueprint
Join us for one or all of our four-part Grant writing Series.
As the funding landscape continues to shift across the United States, grant writers are navigating increasing competition, changing funder expectations, and ongoing uncertainty in public funding streams. These changes are forcing nonprofits and grant professionals to rethink strategies, diversify funding sources, and respond quickly in an increasingly complex environment.
Join fellow nonprofit professionals for a grantwriting workshop focused on establishing an operating budget for the purpose of receiving grant funding.
Part 1: Your Story on One Page; The Budget Blueprint
Students will:
- Develop a comprehensive operating budget that tells your agency's story, and serves as the foundation for your fund development plan
- Receive interactive and personalized feedback from grant writing expert
- Interact with your own operating budget from the grant-seeking perspective

nonprofits to engage more donors and increase funds raised through the compelling
communication of their stories. With a flair for the creative, an organizational obsession, and a
love of lists, notebooks and all things efficient, Jacque has an established record of proven
success in systematic fundraising and accountable grants management. An Independent Grant
Writing Consultant since 2008 and a Certified Fundraising Executive since 2016, she holds
degrees in Communication and Psychology from William Jewell College. To date, Jacque has
delivered comprehensive training, expert consulting, and contract grant writing leadership to
more than 30 nonprofits from diverse sectors, collectively securing nearly $95 million in support
of their missions
Date and Time
Thursday Aug 6, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Location
Nonprofit Connect Office
1703 Wyandotte Street, Suite 100
Kansas City, MO 64108
Fees/Admission
$45 for Members.
$80 for NonMembers.
Contact Information
Lauren Judge
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