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Advanced Grant ProposalWriting
Learn how to research and write winning proposals that get funded.
You’ll become proficient in the proposal format used by the vast majority
of public foundations. Learn what to do—and, more importantly what
not to do—on your cover sheet, narrative, background page, and your
stakeholder and third-party evaluation plan. Gain a full understanding
of the criteria funders use to determine whether your grant proposal
gets funded or rejected. You’ll become expert at ferreting out corporate,
foundation, and government grantmakers, and you’ll know how to tailor
your responses to information found in the peer review criteria. Discover
a number of significant finishing touches that can give your project
the edge over others. Finally, learn about the importance of obtaining
community and political support before submitting a proposal to any
government agency.
ONL317
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6 weeks
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$109 fee
INSTRUCTOR:
CE Instructor
5248
Online
4/8–6/10
7927
Online
7/1-8/12
Get Grants!
Here’s good news if you’re a grant writer - even in lean times, there’s
plenty of money out there! In this course, two experts who’ve raise
millions of dollars in grant money will tell you how to develop successful,
fundable grants. First, they’ll walk you step-by-step through the process
of grant proposal writing revealing the ‘’must-have’’ proposal elements
and the seven pitfalls to avoid. You’ll learn You’ll learn to recognize what
makes a project attractive to a funding agency and see how to create a
compelling case. You’ll also see how to follow up on a proposal, and you’ll
find out when it’s possible to turn a ‘’no’’ into a ‘’yes.’’ Highly recommended
for development professionals, educators, nonprofit agency staff
members or volunteers.
Course Revised May 2015.
ONL320
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6 weeks
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$109 fee
INSTRUCTOR:
CE Instructor
7930
Online
4/8-6/10
5249
Online
7/1–8/12
Nonprofit Fundraising Essentials
Take your first step toward a rewarding career in fundraising for nonprofit
organizations! First, you’ll explore the skills you’ll need to become a
successful fundraiser. After that, you’ll discover where the best corporate
and foundation fundraising jobs are and how to apply for them. Next,
you’ll delve into every area of nonprofit fundraising—annual funds,
special events, corporate relations, foundation relations, major gifts,
and planned giving. You’ll also learn about capital campaigns and
find out why they’re a crucial element of nonprofit fundraising. Along
the way, you’ll view real-life examples of writing projects, from gift
acknowledgment letters to proposals, and you’ll hone your own writing
skills. In addition, you’ll explore fundraising software tools you can use
to track your efforts and enhance your results. By the end of the course,
you’ll have a wealth of new nonprofit fundraising ideas, and you’ll be well
on your way to success in this exciting career field.
ONL322
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6 weeks
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$109 fee
INSTRUCTOR:
CE Instructor
7931
Online
4/8-6/10
5250
Online
7/1–8/12
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project Management Essentials
No Experience Required! Begin your journey to becoming a Project
Management Professional! You will learn the art and science of project
management from a practical perspective. Taught by experienced PMPs,
the instructors lead you through the world of project management
from the soft people skills needed to integrate project elements to
management techniques needed to drive a project to successful
conclusion. A fun and easy-to-read textbook and plenty of hands on
activities provide a real sense of this growing profession. Attendees will
be eligible for 30 Category A PDUs. This course is applicable toward the
35 hour formal education requirement for the PMP exam and the 23 hour
formal education requirement for the CAPM exam. Become familiar with
the material needed to sit for the CAPM exam, be introduced to the world
of technical project management and learn invaluable skills that are
transferable across many industries and market segments.
Note:
A textbook is required for this course.
MGT367
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30 hours
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$739
($89 tuition + $650 fees)
INSTRUCTOR:
Lisa Hammer / David Newman
8257
WTh 8:30am – 4:30pm
6/8–6/16 Monroe Center/Room 155
Impactful Project Management
Examine the principles of Project Management skills by taking an
in-depth look at the essential elements of scheduling, budgeting, and
risk analysis. The course is taught by experienced PMP’s who will help
you bring Project Management tools and techniques to life. Discover the
utility and effectiveness of earned value management techniques and
gain valuable insight into the process of scheduling using the critical path
method. Attendees will be eligible for 15 Category A PDUs. This course
is applicable toward the 35 hour formal education requirement for the
PMP exam and the 23 hour formal education requirement for the CAPM
exam. This course is recommended for students in pursuit of the PMP
Certification.
Note:
A textbook is required for this course.
MGT368
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15 hours
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$379
($79 tuition + $300 fees)
INSTRUCTOR:
Lisa Hammer / David Newman
8258
WTh 8:30am – 4:30pm
6/22–6/23 Monroe Center/Room 151
Project Management Professional Exam Prep
Prepare to become a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)!
Taught by experienced PMPs, the instructors lead you through the
world of knowledge areas and process groups while providing practical
applications that you can apply immediately. The course will include
study tips and techniques to help you prepare for the exam. Topics
include: Preparation for the PMP or CAPM certification examination;
PMBOK Guide, including project phases, knowledge areas, and process
groups; Principles of Project Integration Management including the
project management lifecycle from conception to close-out; Impact of
organizational structure and study issues associated with organization
types and change management.
Note:
A textbook is required for this course.
MGT366
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15 hours
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$539
($99 tuition + $440 fees)
INSTRUCTOR:
Lisa Hammer / David Newman
8256
WTh 8:30am – 4:30pm
6/29–6/30 Monroe Center/Room 152
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