Specialization in Grant Writing & Management Strategies

Win and Manage Grants for Your Organization

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Program Details

  • Location: Online
  • Duration: 11 - 12 weeks
  • Times: Evenings
  • Cost: $1,566

Next start date:

January 13, 2025

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About this Program


Grants can be an important source of support for projects or programs that are designed to meet community needs. Because grants don’t need to be paid back, this funding can be especially valuable to nonprofits, research institutions and social-impact businesses — and the competition can be fierce. Successfully winning a public, private or donor-funded grant starts with a compelling, research-based application.

In this one-course specialization, you’ll get in-depth experience with grant writing. You’ll learn to use research, storytelling and measurable objectives to align your organization with funders. You’ll also understand the post-award grant process, including how to track progress and follow up with grantmakers, win or lose. Plus, you’ll get insights from national fundraising experts about strategies and emerging trends in grantmaking.

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Designed For

Nonprofit professionals or experienced nonprofit volunteers who want to get started in grant writing or advance their grant writing skills.

Those without nonprofit experience are also encouraged to apply but may need additional time on assignments to understand the nonprofit context. 

See Requirements

Explore More: Interested in more fundraising or nonprofit strategies? Consider our Certificate in Fundraising Management or our Certificate in Nonprofit Management.

Skills You’ll Gain

  • Grant writing
  • Grant applications
  • Case statements
  • Project planning
  • Project documentation
  • Prospect research
  • Relationship building
  • Storytelling
  • Stewardship

Get Real-World Experience

  • Research prospective grantmakers and find quality funding opportunities
  • Write grant proposals, define need statements and collect community-based evidence
  • Understand the post-award grant process, including project tracking and reporting to grantmakers

Career Stats

11%

Projected growth in U.S. demand for grant writing skills (2024–26)

12%

Projected growth in U.S. demand for grant applications skills (2024–26)

Source: Lightcast

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Learning Format

Online With Real-Time Meetings

Online Synchronous

Combine the convenience of online learning with the immediacy of real-time interaction. You’ll meet with your instructor and classmates at scheduled times over Zoom. Learn More »

Program Sessions

Online Synchronous

    Online

    Noncredit Program

    You'll earn 3.6 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this program. Learn more about noncredit options.

    Online

    Noncredit Program

    You'll earn 3.6 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this program. Learn more about noncredit options.

Closed Sessions

    Online

    Noncredit Program

    You'll earn 3.6 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this program. Learn more about noncredit options.

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