So...you want to be a grant writer

​3-Part Course 
Who is this course for?This course is for the person who wants to learn how to write grants for the organization they work or volunteer for, or for those who want to learn how to write grants in preparation for launching their own grant-writing business/working on a contract basis.
 
This course can be approached modularly, allowing for you to attend one or any combination of the 3 classes. However, the courses are structured to build off one another and connect to each other.
 
This is a comprehensive course set up in 3 parts:

1. Part I - How to Write Foundation Grants – 3 Hours
2. Part II – How to Craft a Grant Budget – 2 Hour
3. Part III – How to Research & Plan a 12 Month Grants Calendar – 1.5 Hour

 
What to Expect

• Taught by Bridget Alexander, Esq.
• Live & Interactive through Zoom
• 3 Separate Classes – Totaling 6.5 Hours
• Small Class Size – Limited to 10 Participants
• Pre-Course Survey for us to Tailor the course to the participants attending each course

 
What You Will Get Out of This Course

1. Part I
   1. Distinction between a Grant Writer and a Grant Consultant
   2. Understanding of the 4 types of grants (program, operating, capacity building, and capital) (Letters of Inquiry vs. Full Proposals)
   3. Components of proposals for each type of grant you can apply for
   4. Understanding how to create a Base Proposal – Preparation for all the typical questions
   5. Program Development – When it’s needed and should you be the one doing it?
   6. Outcome-Based – Tracking Data and Impact – Utilizing SMART Goals
   7. How is the ideal grant proposal like a mini-Strategic Plan?
   8. Required Organizational Documents & Attachments
   9. Grant Portals 101

 

1. Part II
   1. Different Budgets: Organizational, Operating, Program, Capital
   2. Revenue, Expenses, Grant Request, and Asking for more than you need (concept, strategy, funder expectations)
   3. How an Ideal Budget Aligns with Youth Grant Proposal (and Operating Budget)

 

1. Part III
   1. How to Research Grant Opportunities (Free & Paid)
   2. How to Vet Grant Opportunities/Funders & Rate/Score Them
   3. Chart Work/Grants Calendar (1 Year) – Prioritization & Batching
   4. Pace – How many grants can you do a month?

 
Outcomes

1. Part I - Completed Grant Proposal & Program Development Worksheet
2. Part II - Completed Grant Budget & Templates
3. Part III - Completed 12-Month Grants Calendar (12-24 Researched Grants) & Template