Nonprofit Grant-Writing and Communication
Curious about how to secure funding for your organization, project, or idea? Join us for an engaging, hands-on introduction to the grant development process—perfect for community members, nonprofit leaders, educators, and aspiring grant writers alike. You'll learn how to search for grants, develop compelling needs statements, identify funders, craft persuasive proposals, and even use AI to streamline your work. This class also covers how to build lasting relationships with funders beyond the application. Walk away with practical tools and insights to turn your ideas into well-supported proposals that make a real impact. Textbook Optional: "Getting Funded: The Complete Guide to Writing Grant Proposals", ISBN#: 0984277250. **Note: this is an online, asynchronous, instructor-led class so students can learn on their schedule.
Instructor: Jenn Sparks
Jenn has spent over ten years writing and directing both private and public grants in the non-profit and education realms, along with other types of business writing including mission and vision development, continuous improvement planning, annual reports, and business plans. She also has seven years of experience in instruction in the K-12 and community college settings.
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