Photos and video can tell stories, convey emotion, personalize an issue, visualize a need, or explain plans. Through illustrative examples and real-life case studies, this presentation will explore the untapped potential of multimedia as part of a mindful grant strategy. Attendees will learn important long-term planning considerations as well as practical tips and tricks that they can implement right away in their grants work.

Topics to be discussed include:

* Benefits of using multimedia in grantseeking and grant stewardship

* Integration of multimedia opportunities into a grants calendar

* Communication with program staff and clients to obtain compelling pictures and video

* Legal and ethical concerns

* Affordable multimedia tools

* Best practices in multimedia content and esthetics

Presenter:

Maureen Stabile, GPC has worked in nonprofit development since 2004. Her experience includes foundation, corporate and government grant seeking, both for social service organizations and for a public school district. Maureen has B.A. and M.A. degrees in literature and a graduate certificate in nonprofit management. She currently serves as President of the GPA Chicago Area chapter.

Amanda Paveglio, GPC is the Manager of Grant Services for Lancaster-Lebanon IU13, an education service agency based in Lancaster, PA. She leads enterprise-wide grant work, guides teams in developing grant proposals, and seeks grant opportunities to benefit IU13 programs. She views her role as equal parts researcher, writer, systems engineer, and communications coach. Amanda has a B.A. in Music History from the College of Wooster and a Master of Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University.

 
Skill Level:
Early-Career

Learning Path: 
Proposal Development/Communication Strategies

GPC Competencies:
How to craft, construct, and submit an effective grant application