POLS 4217 - Grant Writing for Nonprofit Organizations

Description

This course introduces students to the world of grant-writing and management, and provides an opportunity to experience writing actual grants. Students will learn the process of identifying prospective funders, developing relationship with funders, understanding the basics of writing grants, submitting proposals, working as a collaborative, and preparing for the follow up. Students will apply course learning to write and prepare actual grant proposals.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:

Understand the nature of philanthropic world;
Manage grant process;
Identify the sources of grants and prospective funders;
Write grant proposals effectively and concisely;
Build partnerships and collaboration;
Develop relationships with funders;
Develop sustainability strategies;
Develop program budget

Course Structure

Module 1: Overview & Major Components of Grant Writing
Module 2: Understanding (Unmet) Needs & Problems in Communities
Module 3: Project Design & Description Logic Model
Module 4: Identifying Funders Grant Sources & Grant Writing Resources
Module 5: Evaluation Plans and Strategies
Module 6: Developing Budget & Justification/Narrative
Module 7: Credibility, Capacity & Sustainability
Module 8: Reviewing & Putting the Package Together

Credit Hours

Organizational Leadership

Prerequisites

POLS 1101