Edison plans grant workshop

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PIQUA — The Edison Foundation’s Academy for Community Leadership will offer a grants training workshop, Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Piqua campus.

The Grants Training Workshop will begin with a discussion by a panel of area foundation executives and will continue with grant research training provided by the Edison Library, which is a Funding Information Network Partner of the Foundation Center, whose mission is to strengthen the social sector by advancing knowledge about philanthropy.

Leading the session are Cheryl Stiefel-Francis, of the Miami County Foundation; Christy Prakel, of the Darke County Foundation; Karen Wendeln, 0f the Piqua Community Foundation; and Melissa Kleptz, of the Troy Foundation.

The Academy for Community Leadership exists to strengthen not-for-profit organizations by providing educational and training opportunities. This is made possible by support from local community and family foundations.

The cost to participate is $15 per person and includes lunch. Registration is preferred by Aug. 7 to ensure a seat. For information or to register, call 937-778-7805 or email [email protected].

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This article was submitted by Edison Community College.

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