Getting Started in Grant Writing
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Description of Course
Are you responsible for managing or securing funding for a nonprofit organization? Need to learn what separates winning grant applications from those that are not likely to be considered? This class is for you!
Learning Objectives
MTI's Getting Started with Grant Writing class is designed for professionals in the nonprofit sector, as well as volunteers, who want to improve their success rate with grant applications It's a fact that foundation, federal, and community grants are a viable way for 501(c)3 organizations to increase their bottom lines. Grant writing is a key component of the process. In this class, you'll learn the essential skills for effective grant writing.
Topics Covered in this half-day seminar include:
- Types of grants
- What funders want in a grant proposal
- Steps to writing a grant
- Writing a proposal (making a connection, information to have, project model)
- Basic components of a grant (letter proposals, formal proposals)
- How a Strategic Plan affects a grant proposal
- Suggestions for better writing
- Grant guidelines
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Researching sources for a grant and what to look for
- Attachments and inclusions
- Writing Reader-Friendly Proposals
Want to bring this seminar to your company or association? Contact MTI for information about on-site training options, available at any U.S. location.
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