What will you in Grant Writing for Nonprofits and Freelance Writers Course
Identify funding opportunities and match them to your organization’s mission.
Craft compelling problem statements, goals, and objectives that resonate with funders.
Write clear, persuasive narratives to showcase impact and need.
Develop detailed budgets and budget narratives that align with grant guidelines.
Build a complete grant proposal including cover letters, executive summaries, and supporting materials.
Manage the post-award process: reporting, stewardship, and relationship-building.
Program Overview
Module 1: Introduction to Grant Writing
⏳ 20 minutes
Understand the grant landscape: foundations, corporate, and government funders.
Learn the stages of a grant cycle and key terminology.
Module 2: Prospect Research & Fundraiser Alignment
⏳ 45 minutes
Conduct prospect research to identify suitable funders.
Align funder priorities with nonprofit programs and freelance niches.
Module 3: Crafting the Case for Support
⏳ 1 hour
Develop a compelling need statement using data and storytelling.
Define clear goals, SMART objectives, and measurable outcomes.
Module 4: Proposal Components & Structure
⏳ 1 hour 15 minutes
Write cover letters and executive summaries that grab attention.
Assemble the narrative: background, methods, evaluation, and sustainability.
Module 5: Budget Development & Justification
⏳ 45 minutes
Build line-item budgets and calculate indirect costs.
Write budget narratives that explain and justify each line item.
Module 6: Supporting Materials & Appendices
⏳ 30 minutes
Compile organizational documents: IRS status, board lists, and letters of support.
Format charts, tables, and infographics for clarity.
Module 7: Submission Strategies & Grant Management
⏳ 30 minutes
Navigate common submission portals and avoid pitfalls.
Establish a post-award reporting calendar and stewardship plan.
Module 8: Freelance Grant Writing Best Practices
⏳ 30 minutes
Set your rates, package your services, and market to nonprofits.
Manage client relationships and scope of work agreements.
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Job Outlook
High Demand Roles: Grant Writer, Development Coordinator, Fundraising Consultant.
Salary Potential: ₹4–12 LPA in India; $50K–$75K annually in the U.S.
Growth Areas: Nonprofit development, educational institutions, healthcare foundations, and freelance platforms.
Career Impact: Skilled grant writers can secure significant funding—often 10×–20× their salary in grant awards for clients or employers.
Specification: Grant Writing for Nonprofits and Freelance Writers
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