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Grant Writing 101
Are You New To Grant Writing?
This six-session series is developed for those new to the world of grant writing. Embark on a transformative journey into the art and science of grant writing with this comprehensive introductory course,
You will learn how to assess grant readiness, craft strategically structured and compelling proposals, and uncover and deploy key aspects of winning proposals.
Throughout each course:
- You will engage in hands-on exercises and participate in carefully crafted sessions led by Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC, Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting.
- Supported by our Get.Grants.Better.® Grant Writing Template and Get.Grants.Better.® Simple Budget for Foundations Template, you will walk away with a reusable grant writing template to capture and apply everything you have learned. You now will have ready-to-use answers available to respond to each application question and bring professional insight and structure to every proposal you write.
- Be 100% ready with our Get.Grants.Better.® Frequently Requested Documents List and have all of your documents ready before you start applying for grants.
- Get answers to your FAQs from leaders in the grant writing industry by accessing the professional guidance needed to take your organization to the next level.
By the end of the series, you will have the knowledge, skills, confidence, and a ready-to-deploy grant writing template to help you navigate the complex world of grant writing and secure grant funding. Join us on this journey and unlock the doors to funding success.
This training series includes the following template(s):
- Get.Grants.Better.® Grant Writing Template
- Get.Grants.Better.® Simple Budget for Foundations Template
- Get.Grants.Better.® Frequently Requested Documents List
***This session will be recorded and available for access up to two weeks after the series concludes.***
This Course Is For You If...
- You are new to grant writing
- Aren't winning many grants
- Want to invest in improving your grant writing skillset
What Does Grant Writing 101 Include?
Grant Writing 101 includes six courses.
COURSE #1
Grant Writing 101 Overview
This course covers the fundamental elements of grant readiness, explores the optimal proposal structure, and delves into the overarching goal of grant writing.
By the end of this course, you will learn:
- Grant Readiness
- Proposal Structure
- The #1 Goal in Grant Writing
- Why Do Funders Give?
- Do's and Don'ts, Tips, and Best Practices
If you are a novice or looking to sharpen your grant writing skills, this course equips you with the essential knowledge to navigate the world of grant writing successfully.
COURSE #2
How to Write a Mission and Vision Statement
In this course, you will develop compelling mission and vision statements that resonate with stakeholders, guide organizational direction, and inspire lasting change.
By the end of this course, you will learn:
- How to write YOUR mission statement [Grant Writing Exercise]
- What makes a winning vision statement?
- How to write YOUR vision statement [Grant Writing Exercise]
- What makes a winning mission statement?
Use your Get.Grants.Better.® Grant Writing Template to clearly communicate to funders why your programming is vitally important to those you serve.
COURSE #3
How to Write an Organization Description
This course will improve how to effectively articulate your organization's identity and impact to secure grant funding.
By the end of this course, you will learn:
- How to define community need
- How to understand different data types
- How to find and source relevant data
- How to make a case for support
- How to write your needs statement [Grant Writing Exercise]
Brainstorm and document your needs-based statement and clearly communicate why your programming is vitally important to those you serve.
COURSE #4
How to Write a Needs-Based Statement
This course will equip you with the skills to articulate compelling needs assessments that resonate with grant reviewers.
- How to write your needs statement [Grant Writing Exercise]
- How to define community need
- How to understand different data types
- How to find and source relevant data
- How to make a case for support
Leverage your Get.Grants.Better.® Grant Writing Template to document needs-based statements and clearly communicate to funders why your programming is vitally important to those you serve.
COURSE #5
How to Write a Program Description
This course provides the tools and knowledge to articulate compelling program descriptions that appeal to funders' needs and advance the relevant details of your programming.
By the end of this course, you will learn about:
- How to define your target market
- How to define your geographical scope
- How to define your solution: 4W + 1H
- How to write your program description [Grant Writing Exercise]
Your Get.Grants.Better.® Grant Writing Template will help you get you document each aspect of your programming and communicate each aspect of your program clearly and succinctly
COURSE #6
How to Write a Budget
This course covers everything you need to know to compose a clear and concise budget to funders.
- How funders use budgets to learn more about your organization
- Budget structure
- Budget Formats
- Program Budgets
- Operating Budgets
- Characteristics of good accounting systems
- How to write your budget [Grant Writing Exercise]
Your Get.Grants.Better.® Simple Foundation Budget Template will help you get your budget done right and ready to submit to potential funders.
Get.Grants.Better.®
Grant Writing 101
Introductory Grant Writing Training Series
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MEET YOUR FACILITATOR
I'm Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC
Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC is a national voice in the grant profession and is Founder and CEO at Get.Grants.Better.® owner company, Think and Ink Grant Consulting®. She has over 20 years of experience delivering practical, real-world advice to nonprofit leaders and grant writers nationally as a former nonprofit leader, grantmaker, and federal grants reviewer.
Shavonn earned the GPC (Grant Professional Certified) credential from the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI) in 2020 and is one of less than 500 grant professionals with this credential nationwide. She is also a Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Approved Trainer. Shavonn currently serves as President of GPA, has served on the GPA Board of Directors for four years, and volunteers as a Sustainer member of the Junior League of Atlanta.
Shavonn earned a BBA from Howard University and an MBA from Emory University.
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About Get.Grants.Better.®
Get.Grants.Better.® provides training, education, and discounted services to underserved small-sized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
Adapted from our traditional client offering Think and Ink Grants® ( www.thinkandinkgrants.com), Get.Grants.Better.® is designed to meet the unique needs (and budgets) of emerging nonprofit organizations.