Introduction to Grant Writing

This workshop is for professionals new to nonprofits and fundraising, providing the basics and high-level information about grant writing. This workshop will be particularly helpful for beginners before completing the Certificate in Grant Writing program. Nonprofit leaders who manage volunteers and staff who write grants, but do not write grants themselves would also benefit from the four-part workshop.

• Understand different types of grants
• Identify key components of the grant writing process
• Learn nonprofit fundraising terminology
• Understand considerations for grant applications
• Employ tips for beginners

Session 1: Introduction

• Nonprofit revenue streams discussion
• Importance of diverse revenue streams
• What is a grant and what kinds of grants are there?
• Introduction to nonprofit lingo

Session 2: Nuts and bolts

• Skills for grant writing
• Grant process overview
• Tips for writing great proposals
• Grant writing & artificial intelligence

Session 3: How to find grant funders

• Things to consider and look for while searching for funders (deadlines, unrestricted vs project based, staff capacity, funding focus areas, etc.)
• Introduce Foundation Directory and practice searching
• Grant reporting

Session 4: Reviewing completed grants

• High-level discussion of grants management practices
• Review of main themes and key takeaways

Are grades given in this workshop series?

Students will receive assessment on a pass-fail basis.

 

How is student progress assessed?

The instructor will evaluate students' performance on classroom discussions and presentations.

 

Are there required materials?

There is no textbook required for the workshops. The instructor will provide handouts of relevant materials.