Full Course: The Fuel for Funding Beginners Grant Writing
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The Fuel for Funding: Beginner's Grant Writing Course is designed for individuals and organizational staff new to grant writing. This workshop is not your average grant writing workshop. Although there is a focus on grant writing techniques and guidelines, this workshop ties in program design concepts. Understanding program design will provide you with the tools to properly convey your plan to a granting agency. This can significantly improve your chance of being funded.
This self-paced course will discuss:
- grant readiness (actions and items you need under your belt)
- types of funding
- written communication tips
- the basics of program design
- collecting information and data
- grant do's and don'ts
- lot's more...(seriously)
Participants will be provided:
- handouts, worksheets, examples and other practical activities.
- basic grant-related information to reinforce the concepts learned.
- a grant terminology handout; written in plain language, with examples.
- an example of sections of real grant proposals to critique and learn from
- free access to the exclusive Facebook page where you can continue to ask questions and get input from others
- a certificate of completion
- free access to our Grant Readiness course with a grant readiness assessment
Your Instructor
Ronessa (Ron-e-sha) Strickland-Roberts MPH, CHES, CAHI, CMA is the Owner and Principal Consultant of Volcano Consulting, LLC (VC) and the Founder and Executive Director of Inspiration and Change, Inc. She developed her love for public health and the nonprofit sector while volunteering as a young adult and even moreso when she was obtaining her Associate of Science degree in Medical Assisting. Ronessa took a work study job, in the late 90’s, in the local health department's STD department. There she was introduced to prevention strategies, health promotion, and epidemiological and surveillance strategies. As a Certified Medical Assistant, she crafted her clinical skills and strategically worked and volunteered in areas that would strengthen her understanding of public health and nonprofit strategies. She has worked in various public sectors as a Medical Assistant and as an administration, coordinator, manager, and director in varied clinical, quasi-governmental, community, and nonprofit settings. As an avid reader and serial learner, she boasts expertise in many areas of public health with nearly 30 years’ experience. A self-proclaimed “public health nerd”, many people know Ronessa for her love of teaching and mentoring others, and find her to be a practical, encouraging, and inspirational leader. She feels fortunate to know the work she does is exactly what she was born to do. Ronessa is known for her innovative mindset, her willingness to welcome diverse thinking, and her ability to inspire others to successful implementation of those innovative ideas. She loves to teach, enlighten, and inspire others. Inspiration and change, Inc.’s mission is inspired by Ronessa’s passion to address the social determinants of health in a manner that is most meaningful and impactful to the individuals and communities served through Inspiration and Change, Inc.
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Course Curriculum
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StartWelcome (0:56)
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PreviewPre-Test
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StartObjectives (0:34)
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StartGrant Readiness Mini Course (0:21)
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StartOnce you are ready (2:58)
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PreviewWhat is a grant? (1:11)
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StartGrant Writing... (0:30)
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StartCharacteristics of a grant writer (2:40)
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StartThings you should know... (1:47)
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StartTypes of Funding (2:03)
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StartYour Proposal (0:31)
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StartGrant writer's toolkit (0:57)
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StartFinding Grants (1:38)
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StartREAD IT ALL! (4:27)
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StartThe Voice of a Grant (1:21)
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StartAbbreviations and Acronyms (1:21)
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StartTips for submitting a grant (5:36)
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StartGrant Evaluation Criteria (1:39)
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StartNotice of Award (2:20)
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StartGrant Scoring (0:48)
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PreviewProgram Tidbits: Your Program Focus (0:56)
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StartProgram Design: An Example (1:31)
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StartWhat Are the Details of Your Program Design? (1:15)
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PreviewTypical Grant Components (0:59)
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StartTypical Grant Components: Organizational Capacity (1:32)
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StartTypical Grant Components: Org Cap/Man Cap Background Information (3:23)
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StartTypical Grant Components: Org Cap/Man Cap Example (8:14)
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StartTypical Grant Components: Org Cap/ Man Cap Critique (0:51)
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StartTypical Grant Components: Problem/Needs Statement (1:17)
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StartFinding Reliable Information (5:12)
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StartUsing Information and Data (2:54)
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StartEvidence v/s Anecdote (3:05)
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StartProblem/Needs Statement Sample (9:04)
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StartWriting Your Problem/Needs Statement Activity
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StartTypical Grant Components: Methodology or Program Design (3:38)
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StartProgram Design Model Intro (1:11)
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StartLogic Models (10:30)
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StartProgram Setting (1:23)
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StartProgram Recruitment (4:30)
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StartProgram Retention (0:48)
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StartThe 5 W's (0:39)
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StartMethodology or Program Design Activity: Who is your program participant?
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StartTypical Grant Components: Goals v/s Objectives (1:32)
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PreviewS.M.A.R.T. Intro (0:25)
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StartBe S.M.A.R.T (4:07)