Proposal writing for grant funding is competitive, and a highly in-demand skill. From non-profit organizations to educational institutions or even community groups, grant writing and grant management is a vital component of fundraising efforts, and can be critical for continued success and operation. Having grant writing skills is essential for many jobs and positions, not just ones with the title of “Grant Writer.”
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Proposal writing for grant funding is competitive, and a highly in-demand skill. From non-profit organizations to educational institutions or even community groups, grant writing and grant management is a vital component of fundraising efforts, and can be critical for continued success and operation. Having grant writing skills is essential for many jobs and positions, not just ones with the title of “Grant Writer.”
Proposal writing for grant funding is competitive, and a highly in-demand skill. From non-profit organizations to educational institutions or even community groups, grant writing and grant management is a vital component of fundraising efforts, and can be critical for continued success and operation. Having grant writing skills is essential for many jobs and positions, not just ones with the title of “Grant Writer.”
This self-paced, online course starts with strategic planning and how to organize a proposal focused on a particular problem or need, and starts to introduce the fundamentals of grant writing and what you need to consider before starting the writing process. It is the first in a set of three grant writing courses that form the Grant Writing certificate program. There are no prerequisites to this course, making it perfect for beginners and those only starting to learn grant writing, as well as those in nonprofit management and the nonprofit sector.
Learn how to make your proposal stand out by forming a clear understanding of the need or problem to address, convince a potential funder it is worth addressing, and show that your organization is the best candidate to address the issue.
This course focuses on the importance of strategically mapping the project concept before beginning grant proposal writing when grant seeking, and demystifies the jargon and processes in grant funding. There are a variety of funding sources available — from federal grants to state or regional level and other government grants to nonprofit fundraising opportunities and grant awards — and learners in this course will also understand the different forms of grant proposals and their purpose, and whether a formal grant application is necessary.
While this is not an instructor-led course, enrollment in the verified track will also give you access to feedback on individual projects from grant professionals who will provide guidance on a generic approach that is easily tailored to any funding opportunity.
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Learning objectives
- The importance of developing a strategic approach in grant proposal development
- How to analyze a situation as a problem versus a need and effectively communicate with funders
- The different types of proposals and which might be most appropriate for your situation
- A comprehensive overview of the grant-funding landscape and the ability to navigate funding opportunities confidently
- How to write a persuasive introduction to inspire confidence in funders that your organization is the right choice for funding
- The importance of developing a strategic approach in grant proposal development
- How to analyze a situation as a problem versus a need and effectively communicate with funders
- The different types of proposals and which might be most appropriate for your situation
- A comprehensive overview of the grant-funding landscape and the ability to navigate funding opportunities confidently
- How to write a persuasive introduction to inspire confidence in funders that your organization is the right choice for funding
Syllabus
Week 1: Wisdom of Planning
Week 2: Moving from Context to Practice
Module 3: Analyzing a Problem or a Need
Module 4: Who Are You? Writing a Strong Introduction
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Review strategic planning concepts
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Review the fundamentals of strategic planning to strengthen your understanding of the course content.
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Strategic Planning
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Read articles and books on strategic planning
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Watch videos and tutorials on strategic planning
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Summarize your learning in your own words
Explore different types of grant proposals
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Familiarize yourself with various types of grant proposals to choose the one that aligns best with your organization's needs.
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Read articles and online resources on grant proposals
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Watch videos and webinars on grant writing
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Analyze sample grant proposals
Develop a problem statement
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Create a well-defined problem statement to enhance your understanding of the problem or need you'll address in your grant proposal.
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Identify the target audience and their needs
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Research and gather data on the problem
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Formulate a clear and concise problem statement
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Develop a grant proposal outline
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Create an outline for your grant proposal to organize your thoughts and ensure a logical flow.
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Define the problem or need you're addressing
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Develop a solution and explain your approach
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Identify the target audience and their needs
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Estimate the budget and resources required
Read "Grant Writing: Strategies for Success"
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Gain insights into the grant writing process and enhance your understanding of effective proposal writing.
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Read and summarize key chapters of the book
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Apply the concepts to your own grant writing
Submit a grant proposal for funding
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Put your skills to the test by submitting a well-written grant proposal to secure funding for your organization.
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Identify funding opportunities and eligibility criteria
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Prepare all required materials
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Submit your grant proposal by the deadline
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Follow up with the funding agency
Review strategic planning concepts
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Review the fundamentals of strategic planning to strengthen your understanding of the course content.
Browse courses on
Strategic Planning
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- Read articles and books on strategic planning
- Watch videos and tutorials on strategic planning
- Summarize your learning in your own words
Explore different types of grant proposals
Show steps
Familiarize yourself with various types of grant proposals to choose the one that aligns best with your organization's needs.
Show steps
- Read articles and online resources on grant proposals
- Watch videos and webinars on grant writing
- Analyze sample grant proposals
Develop a problem statement
Show steps
Create a well-defined problem statement to enhance your understanding of the problem or need you'll address in your grant proposal.
Show steps
- Identify the target audience and their needs
- Research and gather data on the problem
- Formulate a clear and concise problem statement
Develop a grant proposal outline
Show steps
Create an outline for your grant proposal to organize your thoughts and ensure a logical flow.
Browse courses on
Proposal Writing
Show steps
- Define the problem or need you're addressing
- Develop a solution and explain your approach
- Identify the target audience and their needs
- Estimate the budget and resources required
Read "Grant Writing: Strategies for Success"
Show steps
Gain insights into the grant writing process and enhance your understanding of effective proposal writing.
Show steps
- Read and summarize key chapters of the book
- Apply the concepts to your own grant writing
Submit a grant proposal for funding
Show steps
Put your skills to the test by submitting a well-written grant proposal to secure funding for your organization.
Show steps
- Identify funding opportunities and eligibility criteria
- Prepare all required materials
- Submit your grant proposal by the deadline
- Follow up with the funding agency
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