Training & Speaking

Practical Training. Real-World Experience.

Amanda Rogers delivers engaging, practical training for organizations, businesses, colleges, associations, governments and professional networks.

From a focused webinar to an intensive multi-session program, each engagement can be adapted to the audience, sector and desired outcomes.

Training delivered for organizations including the Black Business Initiative (BBI) through the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI), Halifax Chamber of Commerce, WBE Canada, Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS), Eeyou Istchee College, Canadian Women Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC), and Blk Women in Excellence (BWIE).

Training & Speaking Topics

iPlume delivers practical training and speaking engagements that help audiences strengthen their funding and proposal skills. Topics range from grants and procurement to organizational funding capacity, with opportunities to explore and apply the iPlume Funding System™ through guided working sessions.

Featured Sessions

Grant Writing Made Simple:

Understand what funders need, build a clear application, and make a compelling case for support.

Funding Readiness:

Clarify your priorities, assess opportunities, and prepare the information that makes applications stronger.

Developing a Fundable Project:

Turn your idea into a clear, compelling funding proposal with a practical workplan, realistic budget, measurable outcomes, and strong writing that connects it all.

AI in Funding Work:

Use AI to support research, planning, and drafting while protecting accuracy, confidentiality, and your organization’s voice.

Writing Strong Award Submissions:

Tell your business story by turning your experience, achievements, and impact into a persuasive submission.

Procurement and Proposal Development:

Understand requirements, position your strengths, structure a clear response, and prepare a persuasive, compliant proposal.

Flexible Formats

Keynotes and conference sessions
Webinars and lunch-and-learns
Half-day and full-day workshops
Multi-session learning programs
Team and organizational training
College and educational programs

Customized for Your Audience

Before each engagement, iPlume considers the audience’s experience, sector, challenges, priorities and desired outcomes. Content, examples, activities and resources are adapted accordingly.

Sessions combine clear instruction, real examples, and guided practice. Participants leave with practical tools, strong drafts, and clear next steps they can apply to their own funding or proposal work.

Customized for Your Audience

Before each engagement, iPlume considers the audience’s experience, sector, challenges, priorities and desired outcomes. Content, examples, activities and resources are adapted accordingly.

Bring the Funding System™ Into Your Training

Sessions can be built around the complete iPlume Funding System™ or focus on one or more of its components. Options include bite-sized introductions to the Funding Finder™, practical demonstrations of the Funding Coach™, guided sessions using the Funding Coach™ and Funding Workspace™ together, and more in-depth programs that take participants through the full funding process. Longer engagements can also include structured application development and expert human review.

Meet Amanda Rogers

Amanda Rogers is the Founder and CEO of iPlume Writing Inc. and brings more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, professional writing, funding strategy, curriculum development, and adult education. Since 2021, iPlume has helped organizations and applicants across Canada secure more than $50 million in funding. Amanda brings this real-world experience into every training session, combining practical guidance, strategic insight, and an engaging approach that helps participants strengthen their skills and apply what they learn.

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Testimonials

"This training was really great! I would strongly encourage any organization feeling the burden of grant writing to participate in Amanda’s training. She is very knowledgeable and gives clear, simple advice you can apply right away. Her list of supporting documents is fantastic. I now feel I can tackle grant writing with much more confidence just by following her steps!"

“Amanda’s expertise was the most valuable part. She was very thorough, approachable, and open to questions.”

“I especially appreciated the discussion about incorporating AI into grant applications in a more intentional and specific way, while leaning into storytelling and making applications feel more human and authentic.”

“The entire session was an eye-opener. It restored my hope and motivation to try again.”

“Amanda was very thorough and open to questions. I think it is very useful that we walk away with a folder of resources that can be used moving forward.”

"Amazing workshop. Really helpful. Useful right away."

Training & Speaking

Practical Training. Real-World Experience.