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CSRI Training Workshop Underscores the Value of Grant Writing in Advancing CSR Initiatives

A resounding success! LCF’s CSR Institute held the Resource Mobilization: Grant Writing Workshop from September 22-25, 2025. The training workshop was co-hosted with Jesus V. Del Rosario (JVR) Foundation, Inc

The workshop aimed to identify the importance of the grant writing proposal process and articulate a better point of view of collaborating with stakeholders in relation to requests for funding. The specific topics discussed during the workshop were: Having an overview of Grant Writing as a Collaboration and Partnership Tool; What to Write and How to Write in a Grant Proposal; and Reviewing and Critiquing the Output Proposal. 

Ms. Veronica “Boots” Mendoza was the facilitator of the training workshop.

The workshop brought together seasoned practitioners and leaders in the development sector. Facilitating the sessions were Ms. Veronica Ester “Boots” Mendoza, a trainer specializing in grant writing, governance, and organizational development. She was joined by resource speakers Mr. Joseph Cubar, co-founder and executive director of Phlourish Mental Health Initiative Inc. and country director of Healthy Futures Global, and Ms. Celine Santillan, executive director of the League of Corporate Foundations.

Representatives of major grant-giving institutions also took part in the workshop. Ms. Ivette Ramos, CSR team leader of TELUS International Philippines Foundation; Ms. Marievic Mariano, head of the Grants and Partnerships Unit of Metrobank Foundation, Inc.; and Mr. Benjamin Abadiano, Ramon Magsaysay Awardee and president of Assisi Development Foundation, presented their organizations’ funding priorities and initiatives.

Adding a recipient’s perspective, Emma Rose Medina, executive director of Balik Kalipay Center for Psychosocial Response, shared her experience in securing grants from TELUS International Philippines Foundation.

The final day featured a panel discussion with workshop speakers Boots Mendoza and Joseph Cubar, together with Ms. Ivette Ramos and Mr. Jon Layson of TELUS International Philippines Foundation and Ms. Marievic Mariano of Metrobank Foundation, Inc., who offered insights on best practices and strategies in crafting successful grant proposals.

Participants expressed their appreciation of the four-day learning session which provided them real life insights and practical tips on preparing grant proposals. A Program Head from an organization for parents and children and youth with disabilities (CYWDs) mentioned that, “This workshop has helped us a lot in improving my understanding and grant writing”, while a community relations manager from a corporation said the workshop “created an environment for learning and real life experiences.”

28 participants representing 21 organizations took part in this year’s Resource Mobilization: Grant Writing Workshop, wherein 8 members and member-affiliates and 13 organizations were non-members.

The participants were as follows:

  1. Aboitiz Equity Ventures/Aboitiz Foundation – Ms. Krizia Arcangel
  2. BAHATALA Incorporated – Mr. Arnel Medina
  3. Community Based Rehabilitation Foundation-Diocese of Iba – Mr. Novie Hermogino
  4. Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. – Ms. Jennifer Ambanta
  5. Davao Jubilee Foundation Inc. – Ms. Cheryl Arellano
  6. Evident Integrated Marketing & PR – Ms. Maria Rizza Benjamin and Ms. Julie Mercado
  7. Inocencio Magtoto Memorial Foundation Inc. – Ms. Marian Pino
  8. International Deaf Education Association Philippines, Inc. – Ms. Michelle Lumantas
  9. IPI Foundation, Inc. – Ms. Geneva Adriana Tupaz
  10. Kaisaka Inc. – Ms. Jeannifer Villanueva
  11. Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. – Ms. Andrea Santos
  12. Lopez Group Foundation, Inc. – Ms. Dang Red
  13. Malampaya Foundation Inc. – Ms. Karen Agabin, Mr. Pacifico Beldia II, Mr. John Christian Claros, Ms. Isidoro Manalon, Mr. Ebenezer Herrera, and Ms. Vejuna Castro
  14. Museo del Galeón – Ms. Johanna Labitoria
  15. OnGround Partners Inc. – Mr. Luster Anabieza
  16. Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. – Ms. Louise Zaide
  17. Security Bank Foundation, Inc. – Mr. Ricardo Llego
  18. Sorok Uni Foundation, Inc. – Ms. April Castillo
  19. Taw-Kabui for a child Inc. – Ms. Rhea Ramos
  20. The Birthright Educators Foundation, Inc. – Ms. Samuelle del Rosario
  21. Unilab Foundation, Inc. – Ms. Lira Matinong and Mr. Jeanric Biñas

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