FUND RAISING CERTIFICATE program

PROSPECT RESEARCH and PROPOSAL WRITING
elective

Fall Semester: Aug. 22 & Sept. 27, 2008 (Two Day Course)

Winter Semester: Mar. 13 & Apr. 18, 2009 (Two Day Course)

All classes meet from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The most effective proposal writers have "done their homework." They know the most likely funding sources for their agency and its programs, and they know what the grantmaker wants to see in a proposal.  In this course, students will examine the relationship between comprehensive systematic prospect research and proposal writing. They will explore printed materials and databases that can help them find likely funding sources; study proposal writing techniques; and review samples of proposals that were actually funded.

Applied Project: Develop a list of five potential funders and write a proposal

Click here to access prospect research and proposal writing resources online.

Fee Information: The course fee for this elective class is $250.  Credit/Non-Credit Options available for this course. To view a graduate credit fee schedule, click here.

Textbook Information: Here is the information on the required textbook for this course: 

Miner and Griffith’s Proposal Planning & Writing Greenwood/Oryx Press – ISBN: 9781573564984.  It is available at the University Bookstore located in the University Center (www.umkcbookstore.com).  You will find it in the Public Administration section (PA 5555F).

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