Proposal Writing Boot Camp
About this Course:
Learn the essential knowledge and skills to develop effective foundation grant proposals. In this interactive course, you will connect with expert CEND trainers and your peers to learn the practical skills needed to:
- build the key components of a competitive grant proposal to a foundation
- develop a well-organized budget
- identify a targeted list of foundation funding prospects
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Course at-a-glance
Week 1: Intro, need statement and analysis
Learn the structure of a grant proposal and develop a need statement. Draft a need statement for review.
Week 2: Logic model and Letter of Inquiry
Get an overview of using the logic model framework to craft a project description and evaluation plan. This week will also include an introduction to and review of the letter of inquiry format.
Week 3: Letter of Inquiry questions and budget
Receive intensive training on developing a project budget. Review the essential components of a full proposal and letter of inquiry. Draft and submit a 1-page letter of inquiry for Week 4’s peer-review exercise.
Week 4: Relationship building and LOI review
Learn how to research, approach, and cultivate relationships with funders. Engage in expert and peer review of your submitted letter of inquiry. Wrap up with summary exercises and evaluation
Schedule
Proposal Writing Boot Camp is offered only In-person
The in-person class is three days in length.
- Day 1: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Day 2: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Day 2: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.