About this Event
Subject: Grant Budgeting Without the Headache: How to Make Your Numbers Tell the Right Story with Vanessa Burns
Whether you are a seasoned fundraiser or just beginning your journey, ongoing learning is essential to staying current, building confidence, and strengthening your impact. That's why AFP Nova Scotia is thrilled to launch our new educational programming with a session that tackles a topic many of us find challenging: grant budgeting.
Join Vanessa Burns for our upcoming Brown Bag Lunch & Learn: Grant Budgeting Without the Headache: How to Make Your Numbers Tell the Right Story
Thursday, October 15, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
QEII Foundation Assembly Room
7051 Bayers Road, Suite 301, Halifax
Cost:
• Free for AFP Members / CAGP Members
• $15 for Non-Members
Writing a grant proposal is hard enough, but getting the numbers right can feel downright daunting. The good news? Your budget isn't just a dry spreadsheet. It's one of the best tools you have to show funders that your project is realistic, well-planned, and ready to make an impact.
In this session, Vanessa will show you how to take the stress out of the financial side of grant writing; walking participants through straight forward, practical approaches to building clear budgets that support your vision, reflect your actual costs, and help strengthen your proposals.
For the price of a coffee and lunch, you'll gain practical knowledge that can help improve your grant applications and increase your confidence when developing project budgets. It's hard to go wrong with professional development that's both affordable and immediately applicable to your work.
Reserve your spot today and join us next week as we kick off a year of learning, networking, and professional growth with AFP Nova Scotia.
We look forward to seeing you next week!
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you there!
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QEII Foundation - Assembly Room, 7051 Bayers Rd, Halifax, Canada
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