THE ART OF GRANT WRITING: A FREE WORKSHOP FOR HOTEL TAX GRANT APPLICANTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS!

The Norman Arts Council invites all Hotel Tax Grant applicants to a free workshop led by Mara Gerst!

October 9th - 1:30 to 3:30 at the Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art.  

An additional workshop will be open to the community, with an Arts & Culture focus!

October 9th - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at MAINSITE Contemporary Art

Mara Gerst, CFRE, GPC, ACNP, has been involved with the nonprofit sector as a grant and fundraising professional, adjunct professor, and volunteer for just under 30 years, raising more than $65 million in grants awards since 2010. Her professional experience includes grant writing, fundraising, grants assessments, sponsorships and recognition, board governance, donor stewardship, and budget development.

 Mara founded Gerst Grants & Nonprofit Consulting in 2015 and partners with clients across the country. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive, Grant Professional Certified, and a Lifecycle Capacity Consultant. With a special focus on funding for arts and culture, Mara has supported more than 20 cultural organizations across California, Arizona, and Nebraska and has been a peer reviewer for city and state arts commissions and the IMLS.

Please RSVP by emailing cher@normanarts.org