Grant Research: Effective strategies to find grants
What you'll learn
- What a grant is
- Who gives grants
- The top free grant research databases
- How to use grant research databases
- How to identify potential grant prospects
- How to save and organize potential grant prospects
- How to scrutinize prospects to find the best fits
Requirements
- You are affiliated with a nonprofit organization (ex: school, community group, church, etc.).
- You have basic skills using a computer.
- You have basic skills using Excel and Word (or related tools).
Description
This course is the essential first step in your grant seeking process.
Millions of dollars in grant funding are awarded to nonprofit organizations throughout the country each year. This is great news... But do you know how to FIND these grant opportunities? If you are looking for grants to support the incredible work your nonprofit organization is doing, you need this course to take your skills and your organization to the next level.
This grant research course will demystify the essential but oftentimes confusing first step of grant-seeking process - grant research! Before you ask for money, it is essential that you ask the right people for the right things. This course will show you how, equipping you with the practical skills you need to find grant funding for your nonprofit organization. Take this course to learn how to effectively use the best free grant research databases and tools to secure the funding you need to succeed! Using a real client case study as an example throughout this course, hands-on applications are demonstrated to help you develop your own grant research skills to increase the sustainability of your organization. Loaded with helpful tips, expert guidance, and downloadable tools based on my 13 years experience in what works in the world of nonprofit grant research.
Who this course is for:
- Anyone in need of grant funding to support their nonprofit organization.
Course content
- Preview03:07
- 03:03Key Definitions & Types of Grantmakers
- 2 questionsDefinitions
Instructor
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Ashley Pereira has worked in STEM education and grant-funded programs since 2008, beginning with humble roots as an intern for the national 4-H organization. She holds a BS Degree in Animal Science from the University of Connecticut, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She earned her Masters degree in Secondary Education at Eastern CT State University with Summa Cum Laude honors, and went on to teach middle and high school science in Hartford, CT. Ashley is a K-12 licensed STEM educator in the State of Connecticut, a certified Career Coach, and veteran grant writer earning $500,000+ annually for her clients around the globe. Ashley serves as adjunct Professor of Science Education at Eastern Connecticut State University, and is Founder and CEO of Greater Good Consultants LLC and its subsidiary, Career In STEM®.
It is my hope that in providing these online courses and expert guidance, you will be one step closer to achieving your dreams.