Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay

Grant Writing Certificate

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The Grant Writing Certificate is an interactive and practical program designed for those who seek to develop skills and effectiveness in the dynamic and rewarding field of grant proposal writing. This program is specifically designed to target those who have little or no experience in grant writing. Participants will learn best practices for developing successful grant proposals in order to be in the best possible competitive position. This includes tips on how to identify and approach funding sources well in advance; how to be ready once the deadline is looming and what to do once you've been awarded a grant.

COURSE ONE

Narrative & Outcomes

  • Develop a Grant Narrative
  • Provide Measurable Outcomes

COURSE TWO

Budget & Research

  • Overview of Budget Process 
  • Learn about Tools & Resources

COURSE THREE

Grants Management

  • Next Steps after Writing the Grant
  • How to Manage the Grantor Relationship

COURSE FOUR

Budget & Resources

  • Develop the Grant Budget
  • Definition of Budget Items

COURSE FIVE

Grants Applicatin Review & Feedback

  • Grant Evaluation Tools
  • Feedback from Local Experts

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our presenters

We are proud of the expertise of our program presenters.  

Customer Testimonies:

"I attended the training on Friday and was blown away with the information you provided. I came away knowing that we had plenty of room for improvement to get our organization in a better spot. What I didn't expect was just how quickly I would need some of the information. Thanks to the training I can answer that these things will be put into place by the board. Thanks so much for the training. There was so much information that I could, and would, easily sit through this training again!" Debbie Trent, Executive Director, The Cypress Initiative, Inc.

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"I would like to tell you again how much I appreciated your workshop on Power Interviewing. I learned so much and began implementing it this morning for the first time! I felt so much more in control of the interview and confident with my new questions and with the 80/20 rule. It was my most effective interview yet!" Kim Dohrman, Interim Executive Director, Creative Clay Cultural Arts Center

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"We reached out to a funder and found money to help wtih the project we worked on during the grant writing seminar. I never would have asked outside of the normal grant cycle if Cindy had not given me the green light to do so. Thanks again!!" Rita Hattab, Community Relations Coordinator, MacDonald Training Center, Inc.

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 "Thank you! I have gotten so much out of that class and the Volunteer Management Training. Fran's class really boosted my confidence level on how to do presentations. I will definitely use that format and my bus story for all of my future presentations. Instead of piece mealing a presentation, now I know how to make it focused, interesting and personal." Marcella Ramsey, Volunteer Coordinator, Refugee Youth and Family Program

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"I wanted to formally thank you for facilitating one of the best programs I've attended in a long time.  I learned a great deal and met some fascinating people with very worthy causes." Mary Maloney, Global Brand Equity and Marketing Executive