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Grant Writing + Non-Profit Management


If you're passionate about having a meaningful career that helps others, this course is ideal. Throughout this career training course, an experienced grant writer will teach you the essentials of writing or acquiring grants for private, public, and/or government use. You'll discover how to develop compelling grant proposals. You will then study the components to successfully manage a non-profit or work in a management role within the non-profit sector. In addition to fundamental management skills, you'll learn about finance and accounting, employment law, marketing, budgeting, and communications, as they apply to a non-profit organization. Whether you recently acquired a management role at a non-profit or want an introductory perspective on the issues facing management of a non-profit organization, this course is the perfect way to become acquainted with the responsibilities of the role. Instructor(s): Katherine Squires Pang, J.D., LL.M., M.Ed has practiced law with since 1983. She has served as an adjunct faculty member in the Graduate School of Management at the University of Texas, Dallas, and has been an adjunct faculty member of many universities, including New York University and the University of California, Irvine. She received her B.A. in 1980 from Clark University, her J.D. from the University of Dayton Law School in 1982, her LL.M in Taxation from Georgetown University Law School in 1983, and her M.Ed from the University of Texas in 2001. Requirements: Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Software Requirements: PC: Windows 8 or later. Mac: macOS 10.6 or later. Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Microsoft Office or equivalent (not included in enrollment). Adobe Acrobat Reader. Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. Other: Email capabilities and access to a personal email account. Instructional Material Requirements: The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment: The Only Grant-Writing Book You''ll Ever Need Demystifying Grant Seeking: What You Really Need to Do to Get Grants Handbook for Writing Proposals Managing by the Numbers: A Complete Guide to Understanding and using your Company''s Financials Strategic Planning: A Pragmatic Guide Managing a Nonprofit Organization Show Syllabus Hide Syllabus Lesson 1 Introduction to Grant Research Identifying grants that fit with your organization How to obtain grants that fit with your organization How to move through the grant research process Flexibility in the grant research process Categorizing grants found in the research process Introduction to Grant Writing Common myths about the grant process Preparing the request for proposal Writing process Bid/no bid decision How to decline an RFP Analyzing the RFP Proposal team Detailed analysis of the RFP How to protect proprietary information Scheduling tasks and meeting deadlines for the RFP Program design How will you fulfill the requirements of the RFP Services you will provide Time and money it will take to complete the project Parts of the proposal What to keep in mind when looking for grant funding Advanced Grant Writing Introduction Program planning and evaluation Defining your program or service How you plan to assess the program Program planning process Needs assessment Proposal writing Logic model Writing a grant proposal Narrative portion of a grant proposal Grant proposal abstract Specialized Writing Techniques for Grants Setting up the grant proposal The front matter of the grant proposal What is included in the body of the proposal Program design Technical section of the proposal Project management plan What role will each team member play What is your timeline When/what will you report Time/Cost outline Common errors made in preparing response to a request for funding What to include in the organization profile section Executive summary and appendices of the proposal Technical Writing Technical writing skills Writing process of preparing a technical document Resources to include in technical writing Specificity in technical writing Writing Essentials Planning Skills Composition Four Components of Writing Grammar Tips Common Mistakes Improving Your Writing Grammar Essentials Components of Writing Grammar Syntax Word choice The components of a sentence Parts of speech Subjects and predicates Using word order to change the emphasis of a sentence Different types of sentences Simple Compound Complex Compound-complex Sentence intention Identifying faulty sentences Incomplete sentences Rambling sentences Using punctuation correctly Using the correct verb tense in your writing The function of a paragraph Topic sentence Paragraph length Writing paragraphs Using cause and effect in your writing Budgeting Essentials Introduction The Concept of Budgeting Activity-based Budgeting Factors to Consider in Budgeting Production Planning Inventory Sample Budget and Summary Fundraising Fundamentals Fund Raising Marketing Locating Funding Sources Effective Writing Successful Proposals Current Trends Managing Products Annual Giving Campaigns Corporate Sponsorships Major Donors Foundation and Government Grants Planned Giving Special Events Capital Campaigns Nonprofit Management and Governance Management and Leadership Finance Legal Issues Public Relations Board Relationships Evaluation Organization and Development Human Resources Issues Governance Strategic Management in Operations Introduction and Overview Definitions and Business Models Categories and Strategies Strategic Planning Models Creating Strategic Alternatives Implementation Conclusion Financial and Accounting Management for Non-Profits Introduction and Overview Importance of Financial Statements The Balance Sheet The Income Statement Statement of Cash Flows Financial Ratios Non-Profit Tax Issues Non-Profit Statements Conclusion Marketing Management Introduction and Overview Marketing Goals The Marketing Plan The Marketing Mix The Marketing Budget Marketing Implementation Technology and Marketing Summary Legal Issues in Operations Introduction Sources of Law Agency and Employment Law Torts Law Sales and Products Liability Intellectual Property Ethics Summary Organizational Leadership and Decision Making Introduction and Overview What is a Leader? Sources of Power in Leadership Leadership Theories Transformational Leaders Decision Making and Empowerment Accountability Summary Persuasive Communication Introduction Fundamentals of Communication Knowing the Audience The Power of Listening Credibility of the Speaker Evidence in Persuasion Emotion in Persuasion Organizing the Argument Summary Negotiating Strategies Introduction Steps in Negotiating Tools in Negotiating Types of Negotiations Personality Types Preparing for Negotiations BATNA and Summary Hide Syllabus
Course ID/# : 341/6060034
Tuition: $3,795.00

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