Online Grant Writing Course

Course Overview

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of grant writing, focusing on how nonprofits can align their funding needs with the missions of grantmakers. Participants will explore the relationship between grant writing and fundraising, understand the six stages of the grant writing process, and learn best practices for crafting effective proposals. Through case studies and practical tools, learners will gain confidence in developing strategies to secure funding and sustain nonprofit operations.

Key Topics

• Importance of Grant Writing: Understanding its role in nonprofit funding strategies.
• Types of Grants: Integrating capital and endowment grants into broader fundraising efforts.
• Grant Writing and Fundraising: Complementary approaches for financial stability.
• Six Stages of Grant Writing:

Stage One: Identifying and establishing a need for funding.

Stage Two: Researching grantmakers and available grants.

Stage Three: Building relationships with potential funders.

Stage Four: Aligning nonprofit missions with funder goals.

Stage Five: Writing and submitting grant proposals.

Stage Six: Following up after grant awards.

• Proposal Tools: Techniques and strategies for effective grant writing.
• Case Studies: Applying the six stages to real-world scenarios.
• Best Practices: Guidelines for successful grant writing and collaboration with funders.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Discuss the significance of grant writing for nonprofits and other organizations.
• Describe how capital and endowment grants support fundraising efforts.
• Explain how grant writing complements fundraising strategies to ensure financial stability.
• Outline the six stages of the grant writing process and their importance.
• Identify and establish a funding need and research potential grant opportunities.
• Build relationships with funders and align organizational missions with their goals.
• Apply tools and techniques to write compelling grant proposals.
• Follow up with funders effectively after winning or losing a grant award.
• Implement grant writing best practices to enhance success rates.

Credits

• 0.4 IACET CEUs
• 5 HRCI Credits
• 5 SHRM PDCs
• 5 CFRE Points
• 5 ATD CI Credits

Key Features

• Mobile-friendly and audio-enabled content.
• Badge and credit-earning opportunities.
• Real-world case studies for practical application.
• Fully accessible materials.
• Interactive games and flashcards.
• Expert support for personalized guidance.
• Video lessons for enhanced understanding.

Refund Policy

Refunds may be requested within seven days of purchase. Refund eligibility requires that less than 10% of the course content has been completed. Course progress can be tracked on the Course Progress page.

Notes

• Estimated time to complete: 4 hours.
• The course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature for submitting questions about course content. Responses are provided by subject matter experts, typically within 24 hours.
• A minimum test score of 70% is required to qualify for IACET CEUs.

Pricing and Enrollment Information

$269.00 (US) per seat.