Introduction to Grantwriting for Faith Leaders

Online short course led by Lake Institute team
August 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2026

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Course Description and Expectations

Introduction to Grantwriting for Faith Leaders has three basic objectives:

  • Consider the role that grant funding can play in your organization’s whole approach to resources
  • Learn about basic fundraising tools from the perspective of grant funding
  • Receive practical tools and strategies to find and successfully write grants
  • Bonus: Discover tools and practices for evaluation and keeping track of activities throughout the reporting period

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Date and structure of program:

  • The online learning platform opens Thursday, July 30; the first plenary session is Thursday, August 6.
  • The class will meet live online one time each week via Zoom:
    – Thursdays (August 6-20): Interactive 90 minute plenary session at 2:00-3:30 pm Eastern Time.
    – Bonus session on Thursday, August 27 at 2:00 pm Eastern.
  • Additional resources provided through the learning platform.
  • In total, you can expect about two hours each week for synchronous and asynchronous lessons.

Cost:

  • $299
  • Cancellations made by July 27, 2026 may receive a refund of the amount paid less a $15 processing fee. Cancellations after that date may transfer to another offering. Please submit cancellations in writing to iuconfs@iu.edu and anmbrock@iu.edu. 

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