Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this workshop?

The training is geared toward nonprofit organizations, government agencies and schools.  Anyone with an interest in obtaining grants in order to improve their communities is welcome to attend.  Our attendees include all levels of grant writing experience.  There is never any expectation that our audiences have previous experience.  

What can I expect in this workshop?

We teach a specific method of grant writing that both beginners and seasoned grant writers find extremely useful.  Many have reported great success in obtaining grants and other resources after this training.  The workshop size and atmosphere is conducive to spontaneous questions and information exchange.  Many people have made valuable alliances with others attending a workshop.  We do not use complicated jargon.  We don't turn off the lights and read to you from a screen.  Our class size is around 20 people. 

What does my registration fee include?

The registration fee includes the two days of training, the materials, certificate of completion, and alumni status.  It does not include any lodging or meals.

What kind of material is offered in the workshop?

The material presented is a method of grant writing and methods of securing resources for nonprofit organizations.  What makes this training unique is in our discussion of resource development.  This section of the training explores all possible streams of revenue for a nonprofit organization.  This enables the organization to avoid grant dependence.

Do you ever have workshops on the weekend or evenings?

We do not offer any weekend or evening training.  Please bookmark our schedule.  You may find our schedules coincide at some future date.

What is alumni status?

Zocklein alumni may repeat this training as often as they wish for a significantly reduced fee.  They also have access to follow up assistance with grant writing.  Alumni status applies only to the individual who attended the training, thus it is not transferable.

How can I get money to attend your workshop?

We suggest you make a list of organizations in your community with which you have any kind of relationship.  For example: employment, worship, children's/family's activities, volunteerism, friendship/relatives.  List them according to strength of relationship.  Determine which groups would benefit from or be most interested in you learning about grant writing and resource development.  Draft a letter expressing your wish to attend along with how this will benefit the community at large. State the total cost of the workshop and travel including any other sources of assistance you have already.  Propose what you will be able to offer them in return for helping you go and what you are able to afford for the whole trip.  This has produced exciting results for some people, including job offers.

What is your cancellation policy?

In order to cancel your registration, you must call, email or fax us so that we can process your transfer or refund. Transferring your registration to another workshop or to another person is always available regardless of when you cancel. There is no penalty to switch your registration to another location or to switch your seat to a colleague. If you cancel more than four weeks before the workshop starts, you are entitled to a full refund. Cancellations within two weeks of the workshop are entitled to transfer or substitution only. If you cancel less than a month before the workshop but more than two weeks, you may be eligible for a partial refund.)