Course Summary
This course teaches you how to write successful grant proposals that can help fund your projects. You'll learn how to identify funding sources, research and develop a proposal, and present your ideas in a compelling way.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to identify and research funding sources
- Develop a compelling proposal that stands out
- Understand the review process and how to respond to feedback
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Ability to identify and research funding sources
- Developing a compelling grant proposal
- Understanding the review process and how to respond to feedback
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior experience required
- Basic knowledge of project management helpful
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Assignments
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- Nonprofit Fundraising Essentials
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Description
The course provides guidance on developing a strong application that will allow reviewers to better evaluate the science and merit of your proposal. You will learn how to put your ideas into proper words, arrange a clear and concise paper and search grant market for potential funder. You will also learn how to react to negative feedback from reviewers and resubmit your proposal. The course focuses on useful project management tools and possible budget pitfalls.
Outline
- MODULE I: READY TO START
- Welcome Video
- Grant Facts
- Square One
- Logic Model
- Potential Funders
- Effective Search
- Additional Requirements
- Strengths and Opportunities
- Weaknesses and Threats
- Project Staff
- Elena Bazanova
- Varvara Sosedova
- MIPT
- LTTC
- Grading Policy
- Assessments overview
- Recommended readings and resources
- Takeaways
- FAQ concerning peer-review assignments.
- Preview test
- Graded Quiz 1
- Preview test
- Graded Quiz 2
- Preview test
- Graded Quiz 3
- MODULE II: READY TO COUNT AND DEMONSTRATE
- Team Management
- Timing
- Gantt Chart
- Costs
- Budget in Lines
- Budget Narrative
- Numbers and Measures
- Pictures and Graphs
- Recommended readings and resources
- FAQ concerning peer-review assignments.
- Preview test
- Graded Quiz 4
- Preview test
- Graded Quiz 5
- Preview test
- Graded Quiz 6
- MODULE III: READY TO WRITE
- Letter of Intent
- Structure of Narrative
- Criteria of Assessment
- Aims and Background
- Methods and Impact
- Titles and Abstract
- Emotional Appeal
- Visual Comfort
- Elevator Pitch
- Recommended readings and resources
- Takeaways
- FAQ concerning peer-review assignments.
- Preview test
- Graded Quiz 7
- Preview test
- Graded Quiz 8
- Preview test
- Graded Quiz 9
- MODULE IV: READY TO SUBMIT AND IMPLEMENT
- Final Check
- Resubmission/Feedback
- Award Letter
- Grant Administration
- Reports on Processing
- Further Steps
- Recommended readings and resources
- Takeaways
- Preview test
- Graded Quiz 10
- Preview test
- Graded Quiz 11
- Final Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Learn how to write a successful grant proposal with this Coursera course. Users praise the course for its practical approach and helpful feedback.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical approachPros from User Reviews
- Helpful feedback from instructors
- Interactive assignments
- Clear and concise lectures
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the pace too slow
- Limited opportunities for peer interaction
- Not suitable for advanced grant writers
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4.5 Raiting
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