Introduction to Grantwriting for Faith Leaders
Online short course
March 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2027
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
Date and structure of program:
- The online learning platform opens Tuesday, March 2; the first plenary session is Tuesday, March 9.
- The class will meet live online one time each week via Zoom on Tuesdays in March starting March 9. Interactive 90 minute plenary session at 2:00-3:30 pm Eastern Time.
- 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 February 27, 2027 may receive a refund of the amount paid less a $15 processing fee. Please submit cancellations in writing to iuconfs@iu.edu and anmbrock@iu.edu.
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- Reflections on important developments in the field of faith and giving
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