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Certificate in Grantwriting
We recommend registering early! Many of our classes will fill up, and we are unable to process registrations the day the class starts, 6/27/2023.
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Item: Summer14409 |
Allison Shirk |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
24 Class Hours |
Sessions: 8 Tu |
Room: Online, , |
6/27/2023 - 8/22/2023 |
Fee: $599.00 |
This class is held online by videoconferencing. It is led by an instructor(s) in real-time as an interactive class experience. To attend and participate fully you will need access to a computer or device with video and a microphone, plus a high-speed internet connection. Instructions to access the class will be emailed to you by the instructor or staff member before the class begins.
Note: part of this class might be recorded, for the students and instructor to use for review only; recordings will be deleted after the end of the quarter.
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- Format/Location: Online
- Schedule Notes: No class on 7/4
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Class Overview
The world of grant-seeking is becoming more competitive. Gain the knowledge to become a successful grant writer, whether you're a program manager, fund developer, or the head of an organization. Learn a series of essential skills, from project design to development and persuasive writing.
Discover where to find grant opportunities, how to write grant reports, and how to build relationships with grantmakers so that you have all the information you need to get funding for something you care deeply about. Explore the ethics involved in writing proposals and reports, and receiving funds.
Topics will include:
- Writing a grant proposal, step by step
- Where to find grant opportunities and research strategies
- Using a logic model to design your project
- Formulating goals, outcomes, and objectives
- Preparing a project work plan and timeline
- Budgeting your project
- Evaluation
- Editing for persuasive communications
- Building relationships with grantmakers
- The ethics involved in the grantwriting process
This online course provides on-demand instruction with reading and writing assignments plus a weekly Zoom meeting with your learning cohort for problem-based discussion. You will receive one-on-one personalized feedback on your writing and grant strategy - a huge asset of this class that sets it apart from others.
To achieve the certificate, you will need to complete a grant proposal within eight weeks, following the course curriculum. Your instructor, Allison Jones Shirk, M.Ed. has more than 25 years of experience writing grants and is a certified grantwriting instructor through the Grant Professional Association and Grant Professional Certification Institute. She will guide you through this process step by step.
This course is approved for 24 continuing education points for initial certification and renewal as a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and Grant Professional Certified (GPC). This course, in partnership with Spark the Fire Grantwriting Classes, was rated by Instrumentl as one of the best grantwriting classes of 2022 and 2023.
Learning Objectives
- Properly outline goals for grants
- Develop proposals that will help you win grants
- Utilize skills in how to present your proposal
- Develop relationships with grantmakers
- Have a finished grant proposal developed with the guidance of an expert
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
- Professionals from government, nonprofit, tribes, and educational organizations
- Fund development consultants who are interested in honing their skills
- Freelance writers interested in expanding their available services
- Anyone interested in a career in nonprofits, government, education, tribes, fund development, or grantwriting
Free Info Session -- Tuesday, June 6; 6-7pm
Meet the instructor, find out more about the class, and ask your questions!
REGISTER for the Info Session.
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Certificate in Grantwriting
We recommend registering early! Many of our classes will fill up, and we are unable to process registrations the day the class starts, 6/27/2023.
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Item: Summer14388 |
Allison Shirk |
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
24 Class Hours |
Sessions: 8 Tu |
Room: Online, , |
6/27/2023 - 8/22/2023 |
Fee: $599.00 |
This class is held online by videoconferencing. It is led by an instructor(s) in real-time as an interactive class experience. To attend and participate fully you will need access to a computer or device with video and a microphone, plus a high-speed internet connection. Instructions to access the class will be emailed to you by the instructor or staff member before the class begins.
Note: part of this class might be recorded, for the students and instructor to use for review only; recordings will be deleted after the end of the quarter.
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- Format/Location: Online
- Schedule Notes: No class on 7/4
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Class Overview
The world of grant-seeking is becoming more competitive. Gain the knowledge to become a successful grant writer, whether you're a program manager, fund developer, or the head of an organization. Learn a series of essential skills, from project design to development and persuasive writing.
Discover where to find grant opportunities, how to write grant reports, and how to build relationships with grantmakers so that you have all the information you need to get funding for something you care deeply about. Explore the ethics involved in writing proposals and reports, and receiving funds.
Topics will include:
- Writing a grant proposal, step by step
- Where to find grant opportunities and research strategies
- Using a logic model to design your project
- Formulating goals, outcomes, and objectives
- Preparing a project work plan and timeline
- Budgeting your project
- Evaluation
- Editing for persuasive communications
- Building relationships with grantmakers
- The ethics involved in the grantwriting process
This online course provides on-demand instruction with reading and writing assignments plus a weekly Zoom meeting with your learning cohort for problem-based discussion. You will receive one-on-one personalized feedback on your writing and grant strategy - a huge asset of this class that sets it apart from others.
To achieve the certificate, you will need to complete a grant proposal within eight weeks, following the course curriculum. Your instructor, Allison Jones Shirk, M.Ed. has more than 25 years of experience writing grants and is a certified grantwriting instructor through the Grant Professional Association and Grant Professional Certification Institute. She will guide you through this process step by step.
This course is approved for 24 continuing education points for initial certification and renewal as a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and Grant Professional Certified (GPC). This course, in partnership with Spark the Fire Grantwriting Classes, was rated by Instrumentl as one of the best grantwriting classes of 2022 and 2023.
Learning Objectives
- Properly outline goals for grants
- Develop proposals that will help you win grants
- Utilize skills in how to present your proposal
- Develop relationships with grantmakers
- Have a finished grant proposal developed with the guidance of an expert
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
- Professionals from government, nonprofit, tribes, and educational organizations
- Fund development consultants who are interested in honing their skills
- Freelance writers interested in expanding their available services
- Anyone interested in a career in nonprofits, government, education, tribes, fund development, or grantwriting
Free Info Session -- Tuesday, June 6; 6-7pm
Meet the instructor, find out more about the class, and ask your questions!
REGISTER for the Info Session.
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Writer's Workshop: Encouragement and Craft
We recommend registering early! Many of our classes will fill up, and we are unable to process registrations the day the class starts, 7/7/2023.
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Item: Summer18309 |
Elizabeth Murray |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
6 Class Hours |
Sessions: 4 F |
Room: SC - BE - Cont Edu - BE1139B, , |
7/7/2023 - 7/28/2023 |
Fee: $65.00 |
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Class Overview
What happened to your writing dreams? In this small class, cultivate your writing dreams and explore the hurdles that keep writers from either starting or finishing a written piece, whether it’s fiction, memoir, or a short story.
As a class, we will encourage and motivate each other. Learn how to develop an intriguing plot, polished prose, and compelling characters who come to life on the page. Discover the secrets of writing well while you connect with others who will be your writing support cohort during class and might become an ongoing writing group (it happens). Engage the curiosity of your reader abouto how to develop conflict in your story.
This insightful class offers lecture, discussion, and writing prompts in an atmosphere of fun and accomplishment.
Learning Objectives
- Gain tools to overcome hurdles to either start, or move forward on, a writing project.
- Develop stronger skills in writing intriguing plots, polished prose, compelling characters
- Engage the curiosity of your reader
- Gain direction and motivation to finish a project that excites you.
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
- Anyone stuck in your writing, either because you haven’t started or aren’t able to move forward on a project.
- Writers who are dissatisfied and would like to improve their written piece.
- People who would like to connect with other writers and improve their craft.
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