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Grantsmanship Training Program

NEWS RELEASE

 GRANTSMANSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM

SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, GREATER BUFFALO CHAPTER

Date:       February 15, 2006

Contact:   Judith A. Rucki, APR, Director of Communications

              (716) 878-2368

Buffalo, N.Y. – There are still a few spots available at a comprehensive five-day workshop on the preparation of grant proposals and foundation, corporate and government funding that will be held at the American Red Cross, Greater Buffalo Chapter March 20 through 24, 2006.

Presented by The Grantsmanship Center, this nationally recognized, intensive five-day training program combines instruction and practical exercises that take participants step-by-step through all the stages of writing a grant proposal.

According to Neil Melbrod, assistant executive director of public support for the American Red Cross, Greater Buffalo Chapter, “The Grantsmanship Center is the world’s oldest and largest fund raising training organization. Its instructors have trained more than 75,000 staff members from non-profit and government agencies. We are extremely pleased to be able to offer the course in Buffalo at our Delaware Avenue headquarters.”

Tuition is $825, and registration is limited to 30 participants to maximize personal attention. To register, call toll-free (800) 421-9512 or visit the Grantsmanship Center website at www.tgci.com.

For more information about the program, call Ryan St. Louis at the Red Cross at (716) 878-2373.

The Greater Buffalo Chapter of the American Red Cross prepares for and responds to community disasters and emergencies and helps people lead safe and healthy lives. The American Red Cross is one of the oldest and largest volunteer driven organizations in the United States and locally depends on the contributions of 1,000 volunteers to provide its emergency service and health education programs.