Course curriculum

One of the most important ways you can enhance your chance of winning grant funding is by considering your audience. Most often, your audience is a grant reviewer, whether you are seeking funds from a government source, a private foundation, or a corporate donor. Ensuring you begin your proposal writing process with your grant reviewer in mind will improve your grant proposal from beginning to end.

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About this course

  • Free
  • 5 lessons

Course Objectives

  • Understand the key elements that make a grant proposal competitive in the eyes of reviewers.

  • Learn strategies to avoid common pitfalls that may lead to a proposal being dismissed by reviewers.

  • Develop proficiency in proofreading and editing techniques to ensure impeccable spelling and grammar in grant applications.

  • Recognize the importance of having multiple reviewers for different aspects of the grant, such as grammar and content, to enhance the overall quality of the proposal.

  • Familiarize oneself with the essential components of grant applications and ensure all required sections are completed thoroughly.

  • Acquire skills in budget management and verification, including checking the accuracy of numbers and ensuring alignment with the narrative.

  • Master the effective use of tables and figures to enhance the clarity and persuasiveness of the proposal's narrative.

  • Learn to strike a balance between technical details and accessibility to ensure that the proposal is comprehensible to reviewers from diverse backgrounds.

  • Develop techniques to facilitate the evaluation process for reviewers, such as clear organization and presentation of information.

  • Understand and adhere to the selection review criteria specified by grant organizations to maximize the proposal's chances of success.

Instructor(s)

Marissa Wolfe

Grants Development Quality Assurance Specialist

With over 15 years of non-profit experience, Marissa Wolfe’s expertise extends into fund development, organizational leadership, program implementation, and marketing. Most recently, she served as the first Executive Director of Keep US Fed Montgomery County, a food rescue organization. Her previous professional roles included a diverse list of non-profits: Girl Scouts, United Way, parks and recreation, and disability advocacy. She thrives on connecting innovative program models with the strategies and funds to create community impact. Marissa resides in Cypress, Texas with her husband and three children.

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