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Grantseeking Basics for Individuals

Designed for individuals not affiliated with nonprofit organizations, such as artists and researchers.
Improve your prospects for receiving funds. This course will show you how to find and identify potential foundation funding sources.
Learn how and why funders make grants to individuals and discover the best tools available for grant searches. Gain an understanding of the application process and learn how to effectively articulate your funding needs.
Six months of unlimited access!
Registration fee: $19.95
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Grantseeking Basics for Nonprofit Organizations

Designed for anyone in the nonprofit sector.
Learn about identifying and researching foundations as potential sources of funding. This course will help you understand the grantseeking process, and resources that can help when you run into roadblocks.
• Identify your organization’s strengths from the funder’s perspective
• Understand where grants fit in a fundraising plan and who gives them
• Find and pursue prospective funders; use the right tools to effectively target your search
• Gain a basic understanding of the application and proposal writing process
Six months of unlimited access!
Registration fee: $39.95
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Proposal Writing: The Statement of Need

Designed for beginners as well as experienced grantseekers.
Master a key step in proposal writing...constructing a compelling statement of need.
• Define the statement of need
• Describe the need
• Document the facts
• Compose the statement of need
• Revise your statement of need
Six months of unlimited access!
Registration fee: $39.95
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Proposal Writing: The Project Description

Designed for any grantseeker who wants to write a thorough project description.
One of the most important components of a successful proposal is the project description. Gain an understanding of each part of the written description, and learn best practices in developing content.
• Understand the role of the project description in a successful grant proposal.
• Master the art of crafting the five components of the project description:
o Objectives
o Program activities
o Staffing/administration
o Evaluation
o Sustainability
• Learn how to write an effective narrative describing your project.
Six months of unlimited access!
Registration fee: $59.95
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Proposal Writing: The Budget
Designed for beginning fundraisers.
The project budget is one of the most challenging components of a successful proposal. Master the art of preparing project budgets for proposals to private foundations and corporations.
• Understand the project budget’s role in a grant proposal
• Create the personnel section of the budget, including benefits
• Develop the non-personnel section, including consultants
• Add indirect costs; by percentage or line-by-line
• Outline organizational funding streams; support and revenue
• Use your budget to report back to funders
Six months of unlimited access!
Registration fee: $89.95
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Proposal Writing: The Comprehensive Course
Designed for anyone who wants to write a complete proposal to grantmakers.
NEW! Master the art of proposal writing step-by-step—from the executive summary to the conclusion and packaging of the proposal—with 21 lessons, including cover letters and format options.
Proposal Writing: The Comprehensive Course includes ten detailed sections, case studies, interactive exercises, and four exams.
TOPICS:
• Introduction and Course Overview
• Executive Summary
• The Statement of Need
• Project Description
• The Budget
• Organizational Information
• The Proposal’s Conclusion
• Packaging the Proposal
• Other Formats and Variations
• The Proposal: Recap
Twelve months of unlimited access!
You’ll also receive a complimentary copy of The Foundation Center’s Guide to Winning Proposal II, a $34.95 value, with no shipping or handling charges.
Registration fee: $189.95
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