This course equips managers, grant writers, and executive leaders of community-based organizations with practical skills in grant writing and fund development. Participants will learn to craft compelling grant proposals, identify and pursue diverse funding opportunities, and cultivate lasting donor relationships. The training emphasizes aligning funding strategies with organizational missions to ensure stability and sustainability.

• Explore the Grant Writing Process: Understand the essential components of grant proposals—including problem statements, objectives, budgets, and evaluations—and how to write clear, compelling applications. 
• Develop Fund Development Strategies: Identify diverse funding sources and learn how to integrate grant writing into broader fundraising plans to build long-term sustainability. 
• Cultivate Donor Relationships: Build effective communication, stewardship, and engagement practices that strengthen connections with funders and donors over time.