Empower Your Small Nonprofit for Future Funding Success!

 

•  When: October 9 – November 20, 2024, with six 90-minute sessions held every Wednesday from 12:00-1:30 PM CT.
•  Cost: $250 for the entire six-session course (valued at $450)
•  Who Should Attend: This Bootcamp is designed for small nonprofits not yet utilizing grants, focusing on executive directors, development directors, founders, board members, and program staff eager to learn and grow. Please note: This course is highly interactive, so is offered live, twice a year, and is not available on-demand outside of each year’s spring and fall cohorts.

 

Are you a small nonprofit organization looking to unlock the power and impact of grant funding? Our “Grant Readiness Bootcamp” is a comprehensive, six-session online course designed specifically for executive directors, founders, and key staff members who want to strengthen their organization’s capacity to seek out and secure grants.

 

You’ll learn how to:

•  Assess your organization’s grant readiness
•  Start navigating the grant-seeking process with confidence
•  Assemble critical information required by funders
•  Craft compelling case statements showcasing your organization’s value
•  Design SMART outcomes and create logic models for program evaluation
•  Begin building strong relationships with funders
•  Conduct prospect research and creating a strategic grant calendar
•  Understand grantee ethics, responsibilities, and best practices for grant management
•  Enhance your organization’s sustainability, competitiveness, and capacity for growth

Our Training Team: Learn from Certified Grant Experts

Testimonials

 

Don’t just take our word for it – see what past participants have to say about our training programs:

 

“What a fantastic experience! Julie’s engaging and informative approach left me with valuable notes and insights. I learned so much and can’t wait to continue my learning journey.”

 

The speaker excelled at breaking down complex topics into digestible pieces.”

 

“I experienced many ‘aha!’ moments throughout the course.”

 

“Julie’s detailed explanation of professional development steps and her guidance on overcoming common challenges were incredibly encouraging. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!”

Course Details

Session 1: Understanding Your Organization

•  Evaluating your organization’s position on the grant readiness continuum
•  Strategies for engaging board members and preparing staff
•  Developing an action plan to improve grant readiness

October 9 | 90 Minutes

Session 2: Basic Grant Attachments

•  Understanding funder requirements for supplemental documents
•  Preparing professional and compelling attachments
•  Best practices for organizing and presenting financial information

 

October 16 | 90 Minutes

Session 3: Case Statements

•  Key elements of a powerful case statement
•  Tailoring your message for different funders and projects
•  Hands-on practice in developing and refining case statements

October 23 | 90 Minutes

Session 4: Program Design and Evaluation

•  Creating SMART outcomes for your programs
•  Fundamentals of program evaluation design
•  Developing and utilizing logic models effectively

November 6 | 90 Minutes

Session 5: Prospect Research and Creating a Grant Calendar

•  Techniques for efficient funding and community research
•  Assessing funder-organization fit
•  Creating a strategic and realistic grant calendar

November 13 | 90 Minutes

Session 6: Grantee Ethics and Responsibilities

•  Understanding professional codes of ethics in grant management
•  Best practices for post-award grant management
•  Strategies for maintaining positive funder relationships

November 20 | 90 Minutes

Advance Your Professional Development with CEUs All our courses are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs), recognized by:

•  Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI)
•  CFRE International

 

Key Benefits:

•  Maintain your professional certifications
•  Demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional growth
•  Enhance your skills in line with industry standards

 

Our approach ensures you’re not just learning – you’re advancing your career with every course.

Online, Live & Custom Trainings

Our team of certified grant experts deliver training
presentations online and live across the country.
We have a library of timely, relevant topics that have
proven valuable to hundreds of attendees. We can also
create custom presentations to match the mission of
your organization or conference event.

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