Grant Writing for Nonprofits

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the grants process and how you can use grants to fund your endeavors. This hands-on course will guide you through the entire process of writing a funding proposal. Practice writing problem statements and objectives; receive feedback on your writing; work effectively in group discussions; and learn how to construct a grant budget. Topics include “big-picture” program design; the research process for finding the right grant funders for a project; components of an effective grant proposal; and strategies for organizing the complete package. Discover the resources you need to help your organization with its own grant writing.

FDO (Foundation Directory Online) access is included in the class.

Learning Objectives:

• Students should be able to write effectively for multiple purposes and audiences required by a nonprofit organization (NPO)
• Comprehend the entire grant proposal writing process, including project/program management, financial projections and program evaluation
• Identify roles and expectations of a funding agency, foundation or giving institution
• Understand very basic NPO management systems and constraints
• Develop effective research strategies, data collection, and invention
• Understand basic principles of layout and visual communication design for proposals

Note: 
Although you can take any course in any order we recommend you start from the required course Introduction to Fundraising and Development. If you are not interested in pursuing the Professional Certificate in Fundraising and Development you can enroll in any single class.

Enroll in our free online Fundraising and Development Information Session HERE to learn how our fully online Fundraising and Development Certificate and career services can help you shape your career plans.

For questions, please contact the Program Manager at FRDevProgram@ucsd.edu.
 

Course Number: BUSA-40957
Credit: 2.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Fundraising and Development

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10/14/2024 - 11/22/2024

$425

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• SECTION ID:

  183245

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
  You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Pierce, David, Experienced Fundraising Professional, Grant Writer

  David Pierce has more than 40 years of experience in fundraising and nonprofit management. He served as an Executive Director of the San Diego Human Dignity Foundation for a number of years, administering the foundation’s grant making programs. He has also served as Development Director for the La Jolla Music Society and the local chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. In his various fundraising positions, he has worked on Grant Writing, Direct Mail, Major Gifts, Research, Donor Acknowledgment, and Capital Campaigns . He also has extensive experience in grants management and reporting . David has also volunteered on the Board of Directors of the local Association of Fundraising Professionals and the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus. In his years with the Cho...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

  REQUIRED

  Grantsmanship: Program Planning & Proposal Writing 2nd
  by Norton J. Kiritz
  ISBN / ASIN: 9781930250031

  You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

• POLICIES:

  No refunds after: 10/22/2024.
  

• NOTE:

• DATE & LOCATION:

  10/14/2024 - 11/22/2024
  extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.