The need for skilled grant writers has never been greater.
As competition for funding intensifies, nonprofits rely on experts who can create persuasive proposals to secure essential resources. A great grant writer possesses a mix of research, storytelling, and technical writing skills, along with a strategic mindset. Gaining top-tier training is crucial for making a lasting impact.
Who should take our course? This course is valuable for a range of individuals and professionals looking to develop or refine their grant-writing skills including nonprofit and government staff responsible for securing funding; aspiring/freelance grant writers looking to start or advance a career in grant writing; small business owners/entrepreneurs wanting to seek funding through grants; leaders of grassroots organizations or community initiatives seeking funding; and university faculty or students seeking research grants.
Purchase now to gain the skills to become a successful grant writer, attract clients, and build a thriving business in this high-demand field! The course is $249.
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What you’ll learn:
Grant Writing Training Curriculum
(10 Sessions, 90 Minutes Each (recorded)
Session 1: Introduction to Grant Writing & Funding Landscape
Understanding grants: types and sources (government, foundation, corporate)
Key terminology and the grant writing process
Researching grant opportunities
Assignment: Find and analyze a grant opportunity relevant to your work
Session 2: Understanding the Funder’s Perspective
What funders look for in applications
Common reasons for rejection
Reviewing successful grant proposals
Assignment: Draft a summary of your project using a funder’s criteria
Session 3: Crafting a Compelling Narrative & Building a Strong Project Design
Defining your problem statement and needs assessment
Writing clear goals, objectives, and outcomes
Storytelling techniques for grant proposals
Assignment: Write a compelling needs statement for your project
Developing a clear logic model & SMART Goals
Outlining key activities, timelines, and deliverables
Creating evaluation plans to measure impact
Assignment: Draft a basic logic model & SMART Goals for your project
Session 4: Budgeting & Financial Justification
Understanding budget categories and allowable costs
Writing a budget narrative that aligns with your proposal
Common budgeting mistakes and how to avoid them
Assignment: Create a simple budget and narrative for your project
Session 5: Writing and Editing the Full Proposal
Integrating all elements into a strong proposal
Ensuring clarity, conciseness, and alignment with funder guidelines
Peer review and self-editing strategies
Learn the common questions on applications
Assignment: Draft your full proposal for review (use self-editing strategies or find a peer reviewer)
Session 6: Grant Submission & Management
Navigating online application portals
Following submission requirements and deadlines
Calendaring your year of grants
Post-award responsibilities: reporting, compliance, and relationship-building
Assignment: Finalize and prepare a proposal for submission
Session 7: Crack the Code: Understanding Proposal Scoring to Win More Grants & From Idea to Impact: Navigating the Congressionally Directed Projects Application Process
What are the secrets behind how proposals are evaluated and scored including what funders look for, how to align your narrative with scoring criteria
Learn how to effectively access federal funding through the Congressionally Directed project process:
Key application steps, timelines, and best practices for engaging with your congressional representatives
Assignment: review samples of real scoring of grant applications
Assignment: review a Congressional Project application packet (they vary by US House & Senate Member)
Session 8: Mock Review Panel
Review and critique proposals
Discussion on lessons learned
Resource sharing
Assignment: Submit a grant application within the next 30 days
Session 9: Becoming a professional Grant Writer
Services provided by a Grant Writer
Skills and Knowledge that help you succeed
Networking with others
Resources for continued learning
Assignment: Create a monthly calendar for grant submissions/tracking & reporting
Session 10: Starting Your Own Grant Writing Business
Starting your own consultancy – business structures & tax considerations
How to get your first client
Client Contracts
Tracking & billing your time
Assignment: Research entity types (ie LLC taxed as an S corporation)
Assignment: Draft a client contract
Assignment: Create a time/billing tracking system
Additional Assistance:
- Templates & Resources: Access to sample grant proposals, SMART Goals/Logic Models, & budget templates.