Professional Grant Writer Training Course Description
Are you ready to develop the skills and strategies you need to become an integral part of one of the world’s fastest-growing professional certification sectors—grant writing?
From grant funding trends to matching your course project to the right funding sources, you will be confident in differentiating yourself from a grant writer to a grant professional in this 100% online course. This course also prepares you for the Grant Professional Certified (GPC) exam. Choose enrollment with or without an exam voucher, covering the GPC exam fee upon eligibility.
Job Outlook for Professional Grant Writers
- According to workforce analytics company Burning Glass, the need for grant writers and other fundraising specialists is expected to grow 15% over the next decade.
- According to Glassdoor, the estimated total salary for a grant writer in the U.S. is $62,559 per year, with an average income of $59,376 per year.
- In the United States, metropolitan regions and areas adjacent to cities like Los Angeles, Washington D.C. and Seattle provided the biggest opportunities for grant writers.
FAQs About Professional Grant Writers
WHAT DO GRANT WRITERS DO?
Grant writers are tasked with researching, drafting, and submitting proposals for organizations including educational institutions, social advocacy groups, healthcare groups, and more. Often, grant writers also handle other fundraising activities, including identifying funding sources, budgeting, and managing resources.
WHY DO NONPROFITS NEED GRANT WRITERS?
Not-for-profit (or nonprofit) 501(c) entities rely on fundraising and development to sustain their mission. Grant writing is one of the key strategies in the nonprofits sector for fundraising.
WHAT TYPES OF GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR NONPROFITS?
The Federal government is the largest source of grant funding. Additionally, nonprofits organizations can sustain themselves with grants from state, foundation and corporate grants.
IS GRANT WRITING A GOOD CAREER?
Nonprofit organizations will always need fundraising to maintain operational expenses, and grant writing is the main way this is done. Grant writing can be a well-paying career if you have strong history of winning grants, but it can also be very rewarding if you believe in the causes you are writing for.
IS CERTIFICATION NECESSARY?
While certification is not mandatory, obtaining credentials such as the Grant Professional Certified (GPC) can significantly enhance a professional grant writer’s credibility and job prospects. Certification demonstrates a commitment to professional standards and a high level of expertise. Many employers and clients value certified grant writers, viewing them as individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the competitive field of grant writing.
Course Objectives
- Analyze current trends influencing fund distribution in private and public sectors
- Implement best practices to create a logic model illustrating project design interrelationships
- Prepare comprehensive grant budgets, considering costs, cash, in-kind, and leveraged matches
- Navigate post-award grant management and transition with a focus on compliance and project success
- Communicate effectively with grant funders to build and cultivate relationships
- Master the grant proposal submission process, from research to final submission
- Write persuasive case statements that effectively communicate project goals and needs
- Understand how organizational cultures, missions, and norms impact grant readiness
- Apply a professional code of ethics to guide decisions and conduct in grant writing
Prerequisites
This course is intended for anyone interested in developing their grant writing skills. You will need an internet connection, be familiar with using the internet, have emailing capabilities, and have experience using a word-processing computer program (Microsoft Word is recommended) and a spreadsheet program (such as Microsoft Excel) for the budgeting portion.
Exam Requirements
This grant writing training will also prepare you for the Grant Professional Certified (GPC) exam offered by the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI), which has minimum requirements of education and grant experience based on the level of education obtained. This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher covers the fee to sit for the GPC exam upon eligibility, and includes a one-year professional membership to the Grant Professionals Association (GPA).
