Course curriculum

The Power of Storytelling in Grant Applications is a dynamic and practical course designed for nonprofit professionals, development officers, and grant writers looking to enhance their grant proposals. Participants will learn how to integrate compelling storytelling techniques into their applications to make their projects stand out, engage reviewers emotionally, and increase their chances of securing funding. This course covers the principles of effective storytelling, the importance of authenticity, the strategic use of data, and real-life case studies that highlight successful storytelling in action.

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About this course

  • $45.00
  • 6 lessons

Course Objectives

This course aims to empower grant writers with the skills to create emotionally resonant and substantively convincing grant applications, thereby increasing their organization's likelihood of receiving funding and achieving their mission.

  • Understand the Fundamentals of Storytelling:

    Define storytelling and its significance in the context of grant applications.

  • Recognize the Role of Storytelling in Grant Proposals:

    Identify how storytelling can differentiate proposals, making them more memorable and impactful.

  • Utilize Real Stories for Authenticity:

    Incorporate real-life anecdotes and testimonials to add credibility and humanize their cause.

  • Craft Engaging Narratives:

    Develop compelling stories that include captivating hooks, character development, and vivid imagery.

  • Structure Effective Narratives:

    Construct narratives with clear introductions, tension-building elements, and resolutions that highlight the positive impact of their projects.

  • Balance Storytelling with Data:

    Integrate data and statistics to support the narrative, providing a balanced and persuasive proposal.

  • Analyze Case Studies:

    Examine real-life examples where storytelling has successfully influenced grant outcomes, understanding the key elements that contributed to their success.

  • Apply Storytelling Techniques to Their Proposals:

    Practice crafting and refining their own grant narratives using the techniques learned in the course.

Instructor(s)

Allison Boyd

Founder and Principal Writer

Allison Boyd, Founder and Principal Writer for Boyd Grants, has almost twenty years of experience in grant writing and project management. As an active member of the Grant Professionals Association, she is one of only 24 Grants Professionals Certified in Texas. Allison has the skills and background in all sides of development, from co-chairing successful fundraising campaigns to proposal development and implementation. This robust history creates the ability to present applications that are thorough, concise, and most importantly, conscious to the cause at hand.

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