GRANT WRITER’S SERIES
FUNDAMENTALS OF GRANT SEEKING
Course Content: This three-hour class provides an introduction to the process, language, proposal formats, and writing styles, as well as the customs and courtesies, of grant seeking for nonprofit organizations. Students will learn how to establish objectives, goals, project timelines, and more. Class discussion will also include a review of the main steps in the grant seeking process and suggestions on successful ways to approach foundations, organizations and individuals for funding. This class is held in a computer lab in order to facilitate real-time, hands-on learning. Although previous knowledge of grant writing is not required, students may find the learning experience more valuable if they have some grant or nonprofit experiences. Course Goals: After successful completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Understand the societal and philanthropic context for grant seeking. • Understand who is eligible for grants (grant seekers) and what entities offer grants (grant makers). • List the main steps in the grant seeking process. • Identify the proposal formats and documents that are typically prepared by grant writers. • Explain the basic parts of a grant proposal and the information contained in each section. • Identify the style choices and flexibility required to write grant proposals and fundraising documents, as well as writing aids that must be used by the grant writers. • Appreciate the expertise, resources, and role of program officers and foundation staff, as well as the relationship-building process between grant seekers and grant makers. • Understand the post-award responsibilities of grant stewardship.
Cost: $55
Instructor: TBD
Time (3 hours)
Course #
Date:
Location
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday October 26, 2022
XGM-751-58301
CCAC - Allegheny
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