A to Z Grant Writing with Linda Vallejo
A to Z Grant Writing will teach you all about grant writing in six weeks online!
Join me for an in-depth course that provides a step-by-step overview for a successful grantwriting campaign.
I developed the A to Z Grant Writing Course in 1985 to help new and established nonprofit professionals gain a step-by-step understanding of the complete grant writing process. The cornerstone of the A to Z Grant Writing System is a series of well-designed tools used to create a “grant writing campaign” where proposals are submitted on a regular, ongoing basis to build the organization’s stability and future.
The A to Z System works for new and established organizations in all sectors; arts and culture, health, K-16 education, environment, and human and social services, as well as faith-based organizations and municipalities. I first taught this “system” in 1985 though the Learning Annex for working professionals in after-work evening presentations. My teaching efforts continued with many national presentations for nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, municipalities, and state agencies. From 1997 to 2021 I served as the A to Z Grant Writing Online Instructor with Education 2 Go offering the course in over 2,500 colleges and universities nationwide.
I am proud to have coached and consulted with many national non profit organizations to help them reach their goals. Today, I am launching the NEW A to Z Grant Writing “Personalized Online Learning Experience” for beginner, intermediate, and advanced nonprofit professionals, and future grant writers.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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How and where to look for potential funders who are a “good match” for your organization
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How to organize a grantwriting team and office
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How to network and develop mutually beneficial partnerships with a variety of funders and supporters
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How to put together a complete proposal package including budgets
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How to organize and implement a successful grant writing campaign
HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT
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You will gain a complete “A to Z” understanding of the grant writing process
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You will be able to research, plan, and write grants for any organization
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You will be able to use your new skills to support your organization’s needs, advance your career—or start a new one!
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You will receive a certificate of completion
HOW THE COURSE IS TAUGHT
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Instructor led or self-paced online course
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12 lessons and 6 weeks to complete the course
The Research Information Sheet
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Introduction (Video) -
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Introduction: Welcome to the World of Grant Writing! -
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A Range of Worthy Projects
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How to Get Into Grant Writing?
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What Type of Grant Will Work for You?
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Summary
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FAQs
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QuizThe quizzes will help you to understand what you’ve learned from each lesson and prepare you for the final exam.
You’ll be able to edit your quiz answers until you click on the final “Submit Quiz” button. When you submit your quiz, you’ll see your score along with the correct answers. Feel free to take the quizzes as many times as you like.
I suggest that you print out all the lessons and quizzes with correct answers for the “open book” final exam.
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Supplemental Materials
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10
Assigment
Funder Application Guidelines
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Which Type of Grant Will Work for You?
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Introduction: The Research Information Sheet
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Meet the Research Information Sheet
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Practice Makes Perfect!
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15
The Start-Up Non Profit
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The Organization's Press Kit
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Summary
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FAQs
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Quiz
The quizzes will help you to understand what you’ve learned from each lesson and prepare you for the final exam.
You’ll be able to edit your quiz answers until you click on the final “Submit Quiz” button. When you submit your quiz, you’ll see your score along with the correct answers. Feel free to take the quizzes as many times as you like.
I suggest that you print out all the lessons and quizzes with correct answers for the “open book” final exam.
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Supplemental Materials
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Assignment
Getting Organized
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The Letter of Request/Proposal
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Introduction: Funder Application Guidelines
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The Surdna Foundation, A Large National Funder
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Wells Fargo, A Large Regional Funder
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Ben & Jerry’s Foundation: A Small National Funder
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Summary
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FAQs
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Quiz
The quizzes will help you to understand what you’ve learned from each lesson and prepare you for the final exam.
You’ll be able to edit your quiz answers until you click on the final “Submit Quiz” button. When you submit your quiz, you’ll see your score along with the correct answers. Feel free to take the quizzes as many times as you like.
I suggest that you print out all the lessons and quizzes with correct answers for the “open book” final exam.
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Supplemental Materials
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Assignment
Developing Positive Relationships with Funders
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Chronology of the Grant Writing Process
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Introduction: Getting Organized
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Chronology of the Grant Writing Process
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Making the Red-Hot Resource Books
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Some Tools For Getting Organized
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Summary
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FAQs
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Quiz
The quizzes will help you to understand what you’ve learned from each lesson and prepare you for the final exam.
You’ll be able to edit your quiz answers until you click on the final “Submit Quiz” button. When you submit your quiz, you’ll see your score along with the correct answers. Feel free to take the quizzes as many times as you like.
I suggest that you print out all the lessons and quizzes with correct answers for the “open book” final exam.
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Supplemental Materials
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Assignment
Working with Collaborative Partners
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Recognizing Your Funders as Partners
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Introduction: Developing Positive Relationships with Funders
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Building Positive Relationships with Funders
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Initial Information Request
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The “Soundbite” Introduction
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Summary
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FAQs
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Quiz
The quizzes will help you to understand what you’ve learned from each lesson and prepare you for the final exam.
You’ll be able to edit your quiz answers until you click on the final “Submit Quiz” button. When you submit your quiz, you’ll see your score along with the correct answers. Feel free to take the quizzes as many times as you like.
I suggest that you print out all the lessons and quizzes with correct answers for the “open book” final exam.
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Supplemental Materials
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Assignment
Letters of Request and the Courage to Ask
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Creating a Development Team Effort
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Introduction: Working with Collaborative Partners
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Teamwork
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Collaborative Partnerships
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The Site Visit
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Summary
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FAQs
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Quiz
The quizzes will help you to understand what you’ve learned from each lesson and prepare you for the final exam.
You’ll be able to edit your quiz answers until you click on the final “Submit Quiz” button. When you submit your quiz, you’ll see your score along with the correct answers. Feel free to take the quizzes as many times as you like.
I suggest that you print out all the lessons and quizzes with correct answers for the “open book” final exam.
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Supplemental Materials
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Assignment
The Gold Medal Proposal Package | Part One
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Collaborative Partnerships
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Introduction: Letters of Request and the Courage to Ask
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The Letter of Inquiry
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Letter of Request / Full Proposal
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Asking for the Appropriate Grant Amount
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Summary
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FAQs
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Quiz
The quizzes will help you to understand what you’ve learned from each lesson and prepare you for the final exam.
You’ll be able to edit your quiz answers until you click on the final “Submit Quiz” button. When you submit your quiz, you’ll see your score along with the correct answers. Feel free to take the quizzes as many times as you like.
I suggest that you print out all the lessons and quizzes with correct answers for the “open book” final exam.
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Supplemental Materials
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Assignment
The Gold Medal Proposal Package | Part Two
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Creating a Team of Funders
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Introduction: The Gold Medal Proposal Package | Part One
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How to Gain Support and Save Time
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Elements of the Gold Medal Proposal Package
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Press, People, and Papers
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Summary
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FAQs
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Quiz
The quizzes will help you to understand what you’ve learned from each lesson and prepare you for the final exam.
You’ll be able to edit your quiz answers until you click on the final “Submit Quiz” button. When you submit your quiz, you’ll see your score along with the correct answers. Feel free to take the quizzes as many times as you like.
I suggest that you print out all the lessons and quizzes with correct answers for the “open book” final exam.
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Supplemental Materials
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Assignment
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