Course curriculum

This course is designed to help grant writers and nonprofit professionals navigate the emotional and strategic challenges of grant rejection. Participants will learn how to maintain professionalism, analyze feedback effectively, and apply lessons learned to future grant applications. The course covers essential topics such as diversifying funding sources, enhancing grant writing skills, and building strong partnerships to increase success in the grant-seeking process. By emphasizing resilience, innovation, and persistence, this course equips individuals with the tools and mindset to thrive in the competitive world of grant writing.

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About this course

  • $75.00
  • 6 lessons

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the emotional and professional aspects of grant rejection, and maintain resilience and professionalism in the face of setbacks.

  • Analyze and interpret feedback from funders to improve future grant applications.

  • Conduct a comprehensive self-assessment of grant applications, identifying areas for improvement.

  • Explore alternative funding sources and strategies to diversify funding streams.

  • Enhance their grant writing skills through professional development and collaboration.

  • Build and strengthen partnerships to leverage new grant opportunities.

  • Apply innovative approaches to grant strategy, addressing community needs creatively.

  • Stay persistent in the face of rejection, celebrating progress and remaining focused on long-term goals.

  • Learn from real-life case studies of grant professionals who overcame rejection and achieved success.

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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