Grant Writing For Beginners by Jacob B Chase

From Identifying Grant Opportunities to Submitting a Successful Proposal

What you'll learn

Understand the different types of grants available.

Learn how to select the most suitable grant opportunities based on organizational needs and goals.

Understand the key components of a grant proposal.

Acquire the ability to write a compelling grant narrative and avoid common mistakes.

Develop skills in planning and organizing the narrative effectively.

Identify and understand the various components of a grant budget.

Learn how to justify the budget effectively and avoid common budgeting errors.

Learn to develop and incorporate logic models into your proposal.

Distinguish between letters of support, letters of collaboration, and letters of commitment.

Develop skills in identifying potential supporters and crafting template letters while avoiding common mistakes.

Learn how to develop a scoring rubric for evaluating proposals objectively.

Understand how to review your own proposal critically and seek feedback for improvement.

Requirements

No prior grant writing experience needed. We'll walk you through the process and help you get started!

Description

Our 7-session Grant Writing for Beginners Workshop Series is perfect for early-career nonprofit development or fundraising staffers, or for experienced development professionals who would like to enhance their existing grant writing skills.Summary of Series Sessions:Session (1): Finding Grant Opportunities: Types of grants; search engines and databases; and selecting the right grant opportunities;Session (2): Grant Application Process and Proposal Development: Overview of the grant writing process; components of a grant proposal; and elements of a successful grant proposal;Session (3): Grant Proposal Narrative Composition: Purpose of the narrative; planning and organizing the narrative; writing the narrative; and common mistakes to avoid;Session (4): Grant Proposal Budget Development: Definition and purpose of grant budgets; budget components; budget justification; and common mistakes to avoid;Session (5): Grant Attachments, Figures, and Supporting Materials: Resumes and biographies; organizational charts; financial statements; project timelines and milestones; letters of support; and logic models;Session (6): Letters of Support and Collaboration: Introduction and purpose of support letters; letters of collaboration and commitment; identifying potential supporters; crafting a template letter; and common mistakes to avoid; andSession (7): Grant Proposal Review and Evaluation Process: Importance and purpose of review; developing a scoring rubric; reviewing your proposal objectively; and seeking feedback.Benefits of Registering:Develop a comprehensive understanding of the grant writing process, from identifying funding opportunities to submitting a successful grant proposal;Learn how to write clear and compelling grant narratives that effectively communicate your organization’s mission, goals, and objectives to potential funders;Gain valuable insight into grant budget development and how to align your organization’s program goals with funders’ priorities;Learn best practices and tips for improving your grant writing skills and increasing your chances of securing funding for your organization;Receive guidance on how to locate grant opportunities and tailor your grant proposals to meet funders’ criteria; andLearn common mistakes to avoid when writing a grant proposal, as well as strategies for reviewing your proposals objectively.From identifying opportunities to submitting a successful proposal, our workshop series equips you with the skills and insights needed for successful grant writing. By building capacity, we enable you to independently pursue funding opportunities with confidence.Full participation in our Grant Writing for Beginners Workshop Series is now applicable for 7.0 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification or recertification.

Overview

Section 1: Session 1: Finding Grant Opportunities

Lecture 1 Session 1: Finding Grant Opportunities

Section 2: Session 2: Grant Application Process and Proposal Development

Lecture 2 Session 2: Grant Application Process and Proposal Development

Section 3: Session 3: Grant Proposal Narrative Composition

Lecture 3 Session 3: Grant Proposal Narrative Composition

Section 4: Session 4: Grant Proposal Budget Development

Lecture 4 Session 4: Grant Proposal Budget Development

Section 5: Session 5: Grant Attachments, Figures, and Supporting Materials

Lecture 5 Session 5: Grant Attachments, Figures, and Supporting Materials

Section 6: Session 6: Letters of Support and Collaboration

Lecture 6 Session 6: Letters of Support and Collaboration

Section 7: Session 7: Grant Proposal Review and Evaluation Process

Lecture 7 Session 7: Grant Proposal Review and Evaluation Process

Our workshop series is perfect for early-career nonprofit development or fundraising staffers, or for experienced development professionals who would like to enhance their existing grant writing skills.