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I just took over grant writing with our organization. I have zero experience and am a little overwhelmed and unsure of how to write the "perfect" grant. I've been in the industry for 12+ years but have never been on this side of things. I was looking for any tips or if anyone knows of free courses/webinars that might be available to assist? I need like a, Intro to Grant Writing 101 class. 

I just took over grant writing with our organization. I have zero experience and am a little overwhelmed and unsure of how to write the "perfect" grant. I've been in the industry for 12+ years but have never been on this side of things. I was looking for any tips or if anyone knows of free courses/webinars that might be available to assist? I need like a, Intro to Grant Writing 101 class. 

I just took over grant writing with our organization. I have zero experience and am a little overwhelmed and unsure of how to write the "perfect" grant. I've been in the industry for 12+ years but have never been on this side of things. I was looking for any tips or if anyone knows of free courses/webinars that might be available to assist? I need like a, Intro to Grant Writing 101 class. 

Maddie's University offers an online course called Fundamentals for the 21st Century Grant Seeker.

I just took over grant writing with our organization. I have zero experience and am a little overwhelmed and unsure of how to write the "perfect" grant. I've been in the industry for 12+ years but have never been on this side of things. I was looking for any tips or if anyone knows of free courses/webinars that might be available to assist? I need like a, Intro to Grant Writing 101 class. 

I just took over grant writing with our organization. I have zero experience and am a little overwhelmed and unsure of how to write the "perfect" grant. I've been in the industry for 12+ years but have never been on this side of things. I was looking for any tips or if anyone knows of free courses/webinars that might be available to assist? I need like a, Intro to Grant Writing 101 class. 

Aly,

I have been grant writing for about a year. When I write a grant for a specific company, to ease stress off of me, I research the company, go on their website (if they have one), and follow their guidelines/requirements for their grant proposals. If I'm not sure of something I will Google it and look for examples to help guide me.  Hope this helps. Oh and I never wait until the last minute to submit.

I just took over grant writing with our organization. I have zero experience and am a little overwhelmed and unsure of how to write the "perfect" grant. I've been in the industry for 12+ years but have never been on this side of things. I was looking for any tips or if anyone knows of free courses/webinars that might be available to assist? I need like a, Intro to Grant Writing 101 class. 

I'm finding that the Foundations are harder to find guidlines for. Any advice on that? Some do not even have websites. The bigger named companies lie Petco, Pedigree, Petsmart are much easier to find.

Aly,

I have been grant writing for about a year. When I write a grant for a specific company, to ease stress off of me, I research the company, go on their website (if they have one), and follow their guidelines/requirements for their grant proposals. If I'm not sure of something I will Google it and look for examples to help guide me.  Hope this helps. Oh and I never wait until the last minute to submit.

I just took over grant writing with our organization. I have zero experience and am a little overwhelmed and unsure of how to write the "perfect" grant. I've been in the industry for 12+ years but have never been on this side of things. I was looking for any tips or if anyone knows of free courses/webinars that might be available to assist? I need like a, Intro to Grant Writing 101 class. 

I just took over grant writing with our organization. I have zero experience and am a little overwhelmed and unsure of how to write the "perfect" grant. I've been in the industry for 12+ years but have never been on this side of things. I was looking for any tips or if anyone knows of free courses/webinars that might be available to assist? I need like a, Intro to Grant Writing 101 class. 

Stephanie Mathers runs a great program called Grants 4 Animals.  Her monthly newsletter has great information and she has a training program.

Before actually going out and finding grants you should make your organization "grant ready".  What does that mean?  Most foundations will ask for:

      Listing of your board of directors, key staff

      Last full year of financials(990), current organizational budget

     Vision, Mission, Program listing(possible annual report)

      Number of volunteers

      501 c3 determination letter(EIN number)

      Guidestar link.

It is best to get these items together ahead of time.

Then practice by writing a LOI(letter of interest).  This is your pitch letter asking for funding- have folks in your organization read the letter to see if it is compelling.  

Then also figure out how to track those pesky grants... 

The worst part of dealing with a grant is the final report when you have been tracking it as it is being spent down.  Make sure to comply with all of the reporting including the financials(these may be restricted funds). 

Grant writing is a great way to raise funds you just have to be willing to put the time in and create relationships with the funders. 

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Stacy LeBaron
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The Community Cats Podcast
Warren VT
978-239-2090

Original Message:
Sent: 09-05-2024 09:41 AM
From: Aly Martinez
Subject: Grant Writing Courses

I just took over grant writing with our organization. I have zero experience and am a little overwhelmed and unsure of how to write the "perfect" grant. I've been in the industry for 12+ years but have never been on this side of things. I was looking for any tips or if anyone knows of free courses/webinars that might be available to assist? I need like a, Intro to Grant Writing 101 class.