Grant Writing for Nonprofits and Freelance Writers

Navigating changing tax laws and securing sustainable funding is a major concern for nonprofits. To thrive in today's competitive landscape, nonprofit revenue generation requires diversification and enhanced skillsets.

This comprehensive course is specifically designed for nonprofits aiming to elevate their grant writing capabilities. Whether you're a nonprofit seeking to improve proposal writing success or a grant writer or freelance writer wanting to offer a more holistic service to your clients, this course provides invaluable tools and strategies.

You'll walk away with a powerful proposal boilerplate – a foundational document containing approximately 75% of the language needed for crafting compelling proposals. Developing this boilerplate before the pressure of deadlines ensures well-written, strategic, and thoughtful content, ultimately boosting your efficiency.

Throughout the course, we utilize real-world examples and authentic language. Each lesson includes a transcript to help you immediately begin building your own boilerplate.

Key takeaways include:

• Grant Research Strategies: Discover proven methods for identifying potential funding sources.
• Local Foundation Identification: Learn to pinpoint five relevant local foundations for your organization.
• Local, State & Federal Grant Information: Gain the skills to effectively research and pursue grant opportunities at all levels.
• Application Mastery: Master the core components of successful grant applications:
  • Crafting compelling letters of intent.
  • Developing realistic and justifiable budgets.
  • Meeting and exceeding funder expectations.

Each video session provides two downloadable resources: a PDF of the slides for easy reference and a Word document transcript for convenient review and use in building your grant writing toolkit.