# Event Details - **Event Name**: Grant Writing and Generative AI: Writing, Seeking, and Beyond - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 11:30 am - **Event Description**: Two-part series for grant writers of all skill levels to find opportunities, write grants, and refine their writing using generative AI.About this EventGrant Writing & Generative AI: Seeking, Writing, and Beyond*CFRE Credits: Earn 2 CFRE CreditsDates: Tuesday, June 23Location: Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) at NIU RockfordTime: 9:30 am to 11:30 amFacilitated by NICNE Professional Services Team member, Krista Kurlinkus, Ph.D., founder of Grant Writing Made Easy and CEO of Krista Kurlinkus, LLC.Krista is a highly-sought after speaker and trainer. Her ten years in grant writing consulting and education have established her as a nationally recognized expert in the field of grant writing. She is also a GPA-approved grant writing teacher. She has revolutionized grant writing education, equipping over 10,000 students with skills to effectively articulate their organizations' mission and programs, secure critical funding, and bring their transformative projects to life.Attend this workshop series to advance your grant writing strategy. Designed for intermediate and advanced grant professionals, but appropriate for grant writers of all skill levels, this series will take you beyond foundational AI Skills through advanced writing and research techniques. Those who attend will receive a 90-page Grant Writing with AI digital workbook. Cost:NICNE Members: $99General Admission: $120Workshop Schedule:Advanced Grant Writing: Beyond AI (June 23) This session equips you to outshine AI-reliant grant writers by mastering techniques that exceed the current capabilities of generative AI. Take your grant writing skills to the next level, elevate your overall expertise, compose more refined proposals, and position your organization for long-term success in a progressively competitive funding environment. Learn how to:Master the Art of Persuasive Storytelling: Craft compelling narratives that resonate on an emotional and intellectual level with funders.Structure Proposals with Precision: Use expert techniques to organize complex ideas into clear, logical frameworks to build connection and understanding.Integrate Research Seamlessly: Incorporate credible data sources, case studies, and contextual evidence to strengthen your proposal and help it stand out.Refine Writing Style: Improve sentence structure, tone, and word choice to create professional, polished proposals.Elevate Grammar and Mechanics: Hone grammar, punctuation, and mechanics to produce error-free, persuasive, proposals that outshine AI-generated content. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/30fa0290-6ab2-11f1-84dc-45f3f336a641-rimg-w1200-h300-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Facilitator: Krista Kurlinkus, Ph.D. founder of Grant Writing Made Easy and CEO of Krista Kurlinkus, LLC, has a background as a Ph.D. in english-rhetoric, composition and literacy studies. Her ten years in grant writing consulting and education have established her as a nationally recognized expert in the field of grant writing. She is also a GPA-approved grant writing trainer.Through her groundbreaking online course, Grant Writing Made Easy, Kurlinkus has revolutionized grant writing education, equipping over 10,000 students with the skills to effectively articulate their organizations' mission and programs, secure crucial funding and bring their transformative projects to life. Kurlinkus has written winning multi-million dollar federal grants; global development grants; state grants; multiple six-figure research grants; and corporate, private and community foundation grants for over 100 nonprofit, government and academic clients. As a sought-after educator and consultant, she continues to be at the forefront of grant writing and technology, providing aspiring grant writers with the tools they need to succeed. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/3141b9f0-6ab2-11f1-884b-0fa428c2316e-rimg-w1200-h300-dcffffff-gmir.jpg About NICNE: Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) has been providing capacity building, professional development, technical assistance and resource support to nonprofit organizations within our region since August 2004. As the region's primary resource for nonprofit management, leadership development and community initiative leadership, NICNE strengthens nonprofits and cultivates a culture of collaboration resulting in a strong, vibrant nonprofit sector critical to a healthy community.NICNE's mission: Promote, model and grow innovation, excellence and social impact. NICNE is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization affiliated with Northern Illinois University, Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development. Learn more at www.niu.edu/nicne/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/grant-writing-and-generative-ai-writing-seeking-and-beyond/100001990913225050 - **Event Categories**: art, artificial-intelligence, workshops, literary-art, virtual, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence at NIU Rockford - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 107.48, max: 231.27, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Rockford - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence at NIU Rockford - **lat**: 42.2738126 - **long**: -88.9492487 - **full address**: Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence at NIU Rockford, 8500 E State St, Rockford, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Grant Writing and Generative AI: Writing, Seeking, and Beyond - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a58992506fac0a3a1e85e5b6981eadd975f01cb1a676ec98060dfe0bb209a14e-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc4d7d3-gmir.jpg?v=1780961778 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Grant Writing and Generative AI: Writing, Seeking, and Beyond being held? - **A:** Grant Writing and Generative AI: Writing, Seeking, and Beyond takes place on Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 am to Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 11:30 am at Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence at NIU Rockford, 8500 E State St, Rockford, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Grant Writing and Generative AI: Writing, Seeking, and Beyond? - **A:** Grant Writing and Generative AI: Writing, Seeking, and Beyond is organized by Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Grant Writing and Generative AI: Writing, Seeking, and Beyond is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rockford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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