Gaining an Edge Through Collaboration

Presented by Illinois ResourceNet and Evanston Community Foundation

Organizations that join forces to apply for grants are proving to be more effective in their approach. Learn about the principles of collaboration, the types of partnerships and how to get started working together in a sustainable manner to apply for funding.

Facilitator:  Lauri Alpern, Technical Assistance Advisor, Illinois ResourceNet

About the facilitator: 

As a technical assistance advisor, Lauri advises nonprofits on capacity building strategies with an emphasis on successfully securing federal grants.  Illinois ResourceNet provides technical assistance on designing high caliber proposals and meeting proposed project goals. 

This workshop is being sponsored by the Evanston Community Foundation and will be held at Evanston Public Library located at 1703 Orrington in Evanston, Illinois on the 1st Floor Community Room.

 General Information

• Registration fee is $30 for each workshop; attend all three for $75. 
• To register online, click here. To download a printable form, click here.
• Note street meters run until 9pm and have a two hour limit.  Longer term parking is available at the Church Street Self Park at Church St. and Chicago Ave. 
• Workshops will include time to network with other attendees.
• Questions?  Contact Cheryl Kaplan at 847-492-0990 or email.