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Introduction to Grant Writing

Learn the importance of grant writing through its connection to fundraising strategy, six-stage process, and best practices, to best align with organizational needs.

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Course Overview

Grant writing is essential for nonprofits seeking funding, strategically aligning organizational needs with various funding sources such as foundations, government agencies, corporations, or individuals. This introductory course provides a foundational guide to grant writing basics, emphasizing its connection to fundraising strategy, detailing the six stages of the process, and showcasing best practices in grant writing.


Course Format

This self-paced course offers a dynamic and engaging learning experience, combining interactive elements such as games, flashcards, video content, real-world case studies, and curated readings. Participants have the flexibility to progress at their own pace, while interactive games and quizzes reinforce key concepts and track progress. Participants have 90 days of access per course, with progress tracked through interactive elements.  Flashcards, expert-led videos, real-world case studies, and carefully curated readings deepen knowledge.

This course is part of the Grant Writing program.

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$300

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Units 0.4 CEUs / 4 PDUs

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What You’ll Learn

After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explore the significance of grant writing for nonprofits and organizations seeking financial support.

  • Detail the integration of capital grants, endowment grants, and matching funds in fundraising strategies.

  • Explain the complementary roles of grant writing and fundraising in ensuring a nonprofit's financial stability.

  • Outline the six stages of the grant writing process.

  • Discuss best practices in grant writing and apply them to case studies covering all six stages of the process.

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Kim Silva
Kim
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Executive Director, Friends of Outdoor School

A lifelong volunteer, Kim Silva, MPA, CFRE, has been working in nonprofits professionally since 2000. After a decade in the corporate world (insurance and finance), Kim returned to her passion for community organizations, raising money and hosting fabulous parties deep into the night for Portland Center Stage. Being a morning person, Kim hung up her dancing shoes to lead the development department first at Friends of Trees, then at Hoyt Arboretum Friends. Since 2006, Kim has been the Executive Director of the ever-evolving Friends of Outdoor School including overseeing the successful campaign to secure state funding for Oregon students to attend a week of Outdoor School. Kim holds the Certified Fundraising Executive designation, has a master's in public administration (environmental policy concentration) from Portland State University, and a B.S. in business administration (finance and insurance concentrations) from California State University, Sacramento. Bringing together her passion for nature and community, Kim co-owns a small, Portland micro-winery called Caelestis Cellars. When she isn't busy with Outdoor School or wine, Kim spends her time constantly making improvements on her old home and enjoying good music and meals with her teen son, husband, extended family, friends, and a loyal golden retriever named Chelsea.