Comments on: Any recommendations for a grant writing course online?

Question: Any recommendations for a grant writing course online?

k8t — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 16:42:03 -0800

I want to take a grant / proposal writing course online or at least learn a lot more about grant writing. Has anyone taken one or heard about one that is better than the rest? Is it something that is better taken in a classroom?

By: k8t

k8t — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 16:53:34 -0800

Also, is it worth it to get a certificate? Just to put on my CV...

By: Brittanie

Brittanie — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 16:53:56 -0800

My stepmom learned how to write grants (and got paid for it) by joining AmeriCorps. They sent her to seminars and everything.

By: booizzy

booizzy — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 18:22:16 -0800

The Foundation Center in New York offers free, online class. I've heard they're pretty good and the Foundation Center is also a great resource for grant writers:
http://fdncenter.org/learn/

And I'd guess that having a proven record raising money is better than having a certificate. Could you get involved with an local non-profits and help write some grants for them?

By: roboto

roboto — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 18:40:40 -0800

Here are some free UWTV videos of lectures online from the University of Washington.

By: _sirmissalot_

_sirmissalot_ — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 19:18:14 -0800

Yes, the Foundation Center is your friend. If you live near one, they also offer free seminars and workshops.

By: andraste

andraste — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 20:33:29 -0800

I teach grant writing as part of my job, albeit not in the US, and I have heard many good things about the Foundation Center's services from both those seeking funds and those who give them. I haven't experienced them myself though.