LAKEPORT, Calif. – The third in a series of grants research and proposal writing workshops will be held at the Community Room of Umpqua Bank, 805 11th St., in Lakeport on Thursday, March 27, and Friday, March 28.

The workshop is geared to helping nonprofits become more skilled in proposal writing and researching public and private funding sources.

The two-day session is held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, with a maximum of 25 participants. Registration cost is $95.

Sunrise Special Services Foundation is presenting the workshop, conducted by Linda Mundel, who has delivered training programs and consultation nationally for organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control, The Grantsmanship Center, California Department on Aging, National Institute on Drug Abuse, the USC School of Education, Navajo Nation Health Foundation and others.  

Lake County organizations participating in recent workshops included Native American Tribes, senior services, a charter school, homeowners groups, individuals, faith-based groups, hospice, human service organizations, new nonprofits public agencies and others.

Comments of participants: “The stories and personal experiences which the trainer used to illustrate points were great!” “Terrific class interaction was encouraged and supported.” “I learned more than I thought I would.” “Wonderful information. Will recommend to others.”

For further information, contact Jerry Mundel at 707-350-1335 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Registration checks should be made out to SSSF and mailed to Jerry Mundel, 19725 Donkey Hill Road, Hidden Valley Lake, CA 95467.

When sending your registration check, please include the following information: name, organization, job title, telephone and email address.