I know that many of my readers are employees or volunteers for several non-profits and businesses that depend on grants for the continuing function of your entity. I wanted to pass on to you this exciting opportunity to you to become participate in a certificate program for grant writing.
Monday, November 5 through Friday, November 9, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. – University of Southern Maine
Successful grantwriting is critical to the survival of some nonprofits; for some lucky others, it is frosting on the cake. In order to attract the interest of funders, organizations must demonstrate substantive programming, good supporting data and financial viability, and they must package this complex information in a clear and convincing style. Research to find a likely funding source and then developing a proposal that will both meet unique guidelines and rise above the competition is also crucial to success.
Nonprofit organizations must either grow their own in-house expertise or hire consultants to help them through the often confusing grant application process. If you work for a nonprofit or serve as a volunteer board member, the grantwriting expertise you contribute will be a highly valued commodity.
The Certificate Program in Grantwriting provides an intensive opportunity to acquire the knowledge and practice the skills
necessary to succeed in today’s competitive grantwriting environment. Instructor Jack Smith is an accomplished grantwriter with an easygoing style who packs each day with a vast amount of content and expertise. In addition, you’ll receive an extensive package of materials to use both during the week and for future grantwriting projects.This certificate program is composed of four courses held over five days. They may be taken individually or as a complete one-week program, offered each fall and spring. Individuals who have already taken any of these courses at USM Center for Continuing Education (Introduction, Online Research, or Hands-on Grantwriting) can receive credit toward the full certificate.
To achieve the certificate you must complete all four courses:
Introduction to Grantwriting – Monday, Nov. 5th Hands-on Grantwriting Workshop – Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 6th and 7th
Grant Research: Targeting Funds for Nonprofits Online – Thursday, Nov. 8th Fundamentals of Nonprofit Development – Friday, Nov. 9thJack Smith M.P.A. is a nationally recognized grant writer based in Atlanta, Georgia. Since 1987, his consulting practice has provided grant-writing services to more than 150 organizations, including the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Catholic Charities of Greater Atlanta, Y-Clubs of Georgia, Century Pacific Housing, and the Maine Center for Community Dental Health. He has taught grant-writing skills for the state governments of Connecticut, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Vermont and for agencies and clients of the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Cherokee Nation. Each year, more than 1,500 participants attend one of his full-day classes. He serves as adjunct instructor at the University of Georgia, Emory University, Duke University, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Management Institute. Jack earned a master of public administration degree fromthe University of Maine.
Monday, November 5 through Friday, November 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
(30 contact hours/ 3.0 CEUs)Courses may also be taken individually.
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Tom Remington
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