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Certificate Suite Details

Key Features

  • Mobile-friendly
  • Audio-enabled
  • Badge and credit-awarding
  • Real-world case studies
  • Fully accessible
  • Games & Flashcards
  • Expert-supported
  • Video content

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Learner Feedback

Joanne A.

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"I found this course very informative. As I work with a non-profit in my area, I wanted to gain a better understanding of the grant writing process, and I have done so."

Renee G.

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"The program was extremely easy to navigate and it was very much in depth, walking me through all processes of how to write a grant. I feel more confident when bidding on grants and having grant proposals for my agency."

John D.

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""I learned so much about Grant Writing processes and practices and will be able to more effectively help my organization when requesting grant funding. ""

Abigayle C.

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"It was very nice to have the videos with real-life grant writers explaining how each step is used in their day-to-day lives as a grant writer. Also, doing all of the learning in module one and getting an understanding and then applying to real non-profits was super helpful!"

S. Claudia C.

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"I have long had an interest in grant writing. This was an excellent way to become familiar with the process. As with many things, it is more involved than I anticipated. I look forward to writing a grant with some of the organizations I am a part of, and I feel I am now better prepared for this endeavor."

Nikki B.

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"This was a great training experience. The format is user-friendly and accessible. I am even more interested in additional trainings through this platform."

Duane B.

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"The Introducing to Grant Writing class is full of really good tips. It was a fun class to take, and I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to learn how to write grants. It builds a solid foundation as it works through the grant writing steps along the way. The activities are fun and the case studies are interesting. Although they are made-up scenarios, they deal with pertinent real-world issues."

Nancy F.

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"I thought I had a good base of knowledge for grant writing, but I learned a lot more from this course."

Rachel B.

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"I really enjoyed this course and found the Grant Writing Case Studies especially valuable in applying the different stages of grant writing. The sample nonprofit organizations and individual cases were very compelling and definitely pulled me into the actual mentality of developing and writing a grant application."

Wendy P.

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"Liked the modules and the variety of workbook exercises mixed with multiple choice. Liked the examples of answers to compare. Glad the system saves where you left off if you get interrupted during your program. Happy to take another course."

Carolina K S.

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"Good case scenarios that really get you thinking, plus a written response from the course to show if you're on the right track, or things to consider."

Brooke A.

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"Grant writing can be a complex process, and the way the modules and sections were ordered and presented, it helped not only in my learning the material, but also solidified my retention of the material."

Joanie J.

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"The course was very thorough and clearly presented. It was nice to have some ways to review the material, like the flashcards and question/answer game. It was also helpful to have a couple of questions at the end of each section to help in reviewing the material. The case studies at the end were wonderful - they provided some real-life, interactive practice in grant proposal writing and things that go hand in hand with grant proposal writing."

Melinda J.

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"I really liked the six-stage approach. It was clear and practical, and I think it would help me apply for a grant in real life."

Annelise S.

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"I enjoyed this course, and actually recognized some of the case organizations/grants from my experience in public health. I also found the practice of drafting emails and building relationships with funders very tangible and relevant."

Michael K.

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"I have truly enjoyed the Grant Writing course. The course information was informative and provided me with a better understanding as to how grants actually work."

Daniela D.

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"This course was very helpful & detailed. It has allowed me to learn more and grow in my nonprofit organization."

Clarice G.

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"I felt the information was very well presented and easy to comprehend. I liked the way it was presented in sections and with very good examples. I have taken other courses not nearly as informative as this course was."

Theresa S.

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"Excellent course. I've learned a lot and can't wait to apply for our first grant with the help of this content. I especially liked the Case Studies, which allowed me to apply what I've learned."

Sarah M.

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"I really enjoyed this online class. The flexibility was nice. And I also enjoyed the real-time practice of writing each section of a grant application. I also liked how real-life examples from people were brought into the course. Lastly, I learned more than the basics of learning a grant. We touched on building relationships with funders and navigating those relationships."

Kendra T.

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"I have worked for a nonprofit organization as a direct services staff for early childhood education for the past 15 years. While I am confident in my abilities to provide high quality direct services to the ECE field, this course has opened my eyes to the functions and responsibilities of a nonprofit organization. I am now becoming aware of the inner workings of nonprofit management and functions. I highly recommend this course to ANYONE working for a non profit organization regardless of your position! Thank You."

Sarah R.

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"Real writing samples for real case studies was immensely helpful. Specifically, showcasing the difference between an Abstract and a Statement of Need was very helpful."

Angela M.

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"Great hands-on experience to practice! I enjoyed reflecting on my answers and the suggested responses. I believe this will make my future grant writing stronger."

Marita O.

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"This course has been wonderful and has brought an awareness to me of how many grants are available and how few organizations take advantage of the resources that are available to them."

Genevieve V.

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"This has been very helpful information. I am not a grant writer, but I now understand the basic structure of a grant and the process of applying for grants."

Crystal H.

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"This was an excellent course. I enjoyed the videos, knowledge checks along the way, and scenarios. I really appreciate having the feedback and responses from the case studies."

Dionne R.

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"The content was easy to absorb and presented in an interesting manner. The case studies provided useful opportunities to apply the concepts studied."

Patrick T.

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"The MindEdge courses in grant writing are extremely useful and well executed. They combine theoretical and practical information in an easily digestible format. As someone who is "returning to the classroom" for the first time in many years, my experience was enjoyable and challenging."

Katlyn P.

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"I really enjoyed how this course was set up and how the information was presented in a variety of ways. It made learning the material more fun and engaging."

Lisa A.

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"Overall great course! Thanks for putting together an advanced and quite comprehensive grant writing program. It was good value for the price!"

Brenda L.

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"I enjoyed learning about the grant writing process. The videos and personal commentary were invaluable."

Ann I.

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"I have thoroughly enjoyed this course. The information was broken down in ways that I could easily understand. I know that this course will be helpful in obtaining future grants. Thank you."

Paula W.

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"Great course that will be a foundation to my role as grant writer. Videos were very helpful, and I loved the review games. I really enjoyed this course!"

Yolanda W.

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"I am excited to continue with my grant writing journey. The information and knowledge gained as a result of taking this course reinforced some things I already knew and provided information in other areas that were new to me."

Shawna D.

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"I really enjoyed the formatting and content of this course. I feel more confident in areas I was very unsure of."

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Courses Included in this Certificate

Course Description

Writing grants is often a critical part of gaining funding for any nonprofit organization's mission. Strategic grant writing aligns the needs of a nonprofit with funding sources, whether foundations, government agencies, corporations, or individuals. This introductory-level course offers a guide to the basics of grant writing. The course explores the relationship between grant writing and an organization's strategy for fundraising. It also outlines the six stages of grant writing and highlights grant writing best practices.

Course Credits

Course Description

Pushing your grant writing skills to the next level is an exercise in focusing on the details. This course shows you how to ask iterative questions of yourself, your team, and your proposed program in order to sharpen and refine your grant proposal and push it to the top of the pack. By looking closely at how a logic model can shore up your proposal at each key stage, this course will demonstrate how to push your planning, evaluation, and budgeting from good to great.

Course Credits

Notes

This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

As an Accredited Provider, MindEdge offers for its learning events that comply with the Continuing Education and Training Standard.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive credit. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.