In this course, an experienced grant writer will show you how to research and write winning proposals that get funded. You will become proficient in the proposal format used by the vast majority of public foundations. Learn what to do and what not to do on your cover sheet, narrative, background page, and your stakeholder and third-party evaluation plan. Discover the quickest and most efficient ways to gather the information you will need to develop your proposal's attachments, including information on your organization's structure, administration, and finances. Gain a full understanding of the criteria funders use to determine whether your grant proposal gets funded or rejected.
Before this course is over, you will have discovered a number of significant finishing touches that can give your project the edge over others. You will learn about the importance of obtaining community and political support before submitting a proposal to any government agency.
About The Instructor
Kim Joyce, GPC (Grant Professional Certified)
Kim Joyce, GPC (Grant Professional Certified), taught high school English and was a librarian for seven years. After working in education and school administration as a school business manager, she became involved in the nonprofit sector as a grant writer. She has worked as a grant professional and developed content and taught grant writing workshops for nearly 20 years.
Kim graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in English and is a credentialed grant professional, entrepreneur, award-winning business leader, and the author of Grant Writing for Dummies, 8th Edition. Passionate about grants and grant compliance, she considers grants her superpower. In 2010, she founded Kim Joyce & Associates, a national, full-service grant consultancy based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her firm has secured more than $472 million in grant awards.