AUBURN — The Corporate and Community Services Department at Central Maine Community College will offer a grant-writing workshop Fridays, April 17 and 24, and May 1. Classes are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

An introduction to preparing proposals for funding nonprofits, this workshop is for beginners who desire a thorough overview of the process as well as more experienced practitioners who seek to build a stronger knowledge base.

Through an interactive and hands-on approach, participants will gain an understanding of the steps involved to identify prospective funding sources, develop a plan of approach to seek support, understand the fundamentals of project design and prepare effective proposals.

Facilitator is Christos Gianopoulos, who has years of experience in personal and professional development, leadership of community initiatives and teaching. He has been a project director for nonprofit organizations such as Maine Audubon Society and the Maine Lyceum. A graduate of Bowdoin College, he also holds graduate degrees from American University and Syracuse University.

The cost is $149 and includes materials. Deadline for registration is April 10.

For more information, contact Corporate & Community Services at 207-755-5280, email [email protected] or visit www.cmcc.edu/ccs to register online.