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 continues to introduce the fundamentals of grant writing. It is the second in a set of three grant writing courses that form the Grant Writing certificate program and focuses on the eight core structural components of grant proposals, from introducing yourself or your organization and its mission, explaining the problem or need your organization has identified as well as your objective and plan to address the identified issue, how you will evaluate your program and how the allocated funds will be used. The course focuses on how to frame your "ask" and create a compelling narrative through the proposal components while including necessary and relevant information to improve your chances of being awarded funds.
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
- Learn what information funders look for in a proposal.
- How to understand funders’ expectations and clearly communicate your project’s potential
- The eight components in a proposal template that frame the ask.
- The logic of ordering the components in telling a story.
- The checklist of what goes into each section of the proposal.
- Learn what information funders look for in a proposal.
- How to understand funders’ expectations and clearly communicate your project’s potential
- The eight components in a proposal template that frame the ask.
- The logic of ordering the components in telling a story.
- The checklist of what goes into each section of the proposal.
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Practice active listening and asking clarifying questions
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Refine your ability to communicate effectively with funders for more productive interactions.
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Active Listening
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Identify the key points of what the speaker is saying
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Ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding
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Restate what the speaker has said to show you understand
Review basic project management skills
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Refresh your memory and recall basic concepts of project management.
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Project Management
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Review the different phases of a project
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Recall how to write a project scope
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Create a simple project plan
Practice using proposal writing templates
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Familiarize yourself with using proposal writing templates and the components they entail, which will help you efficiently write a proposal.
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Identify the different sections of a proposal template
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Practice writing each section of the proposal using a template
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Get feedback on your practice proposal from a mentor or peer
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Practice active listening and asking clarifying questions
Show steps
Refine your ability to communicate effectively with funders for more productive interactions.
Browse courses on
Active Listening
Show steps
- Identify the key points of what the speaker is saying
- Ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding
- Restate what the speaker has said to show you understand
Review basic project management skills
Show steps
Refresh your memory and recall basic concepts of project management.
Browse courses on
Project Management
Show steps
- Review the different phases of a project
- Recall how to write a project scope
- Create a simple project plan
Practice using proposal writing templates
Show steps
Familiarize yourself with using proposal writing templates and the components they entail, which will help you efficiently write a proposal.
Browse courses on
Grant Writing
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- Identify the different sections of a proposal template
- Practice writing each section of the proposal using a template
- Get feedback on your practice proposal from a mentor or peer
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