Class Description
This three-day writing workshop is specifically designed to help organizations secure funding for mission-driven projects. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to identify and approach potential funders, craft persuasive proposals, and effectively communicate their nonprofit’s goals and impact. The seminar will cover key topics such as writing clear and powerful case statements, developing measurable outcomes, and creating realistic budgets that align with funder expectations. We will also discuss the current challenges nonprofits face in grant seeking and explore practical strategies to enhance proposals and increase chances of success. Each week, participants will learn about different stages of the grant writing process and will craft specific portions of a grant proposal. By the end of the workshop, each participant will have written a full grant proposal to be utilized for future funding opportunities.
All virtual classes are recorded and made available to participants registered in the class. These recordings are password-protected and available for up to two weeks after the class ends.
A cultural historian and lecturer, Emilie M. Brinkman holds a PhD in European History from Purdue University. With more than a decade of grant writing experience, she currently serves as Senior Director of Grants and Foundation Relations at Cincinnati Museum Center.
What to Expect
Format: Virtual
Class Capacity: 30
Class Style: Workshop; participation- and assignment-based
Materials List
No Required Materials
A Brief Syllabus
- Introduction to Grants
- How to Write a Persuasive Letter of Intent
- Creating a Detailed Outline
Cost and Registration
3 Sessions, $150 ($135 for Newberry members, seniors, and students). Learn about becoming a member.
We offer our classes at three different price options: Regular ($150), Community Supported ($140), and Sponsor ($160). Following the models of other institutions, we want to ensure that our classes are accessible to a wider audience while continuing to support our instructors. You may choose the price that best fits your situation when registering through Learning Stream.
To register multiple people for this class, please go through the course calendar in Learning Stream, our registration platform. When you select the course and register, you’ll be prompted to add another registrant.
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