Grant Getting is a holistic and sustainable approach to securing more grant funding, guaranteed.

Don't get me wrong—writing and editing sections of proposals is still part of the process. It's not THAT magical.

But if you want to get real about what you're here to do, it's to get grants, not to write them.

Your board and staff will not care how many grants you've written; they care how many grants you get - and how much funding you win.

But the truth is this approach isn't new...

And it's really not that novel! I and many others who depend on successful grant writing strategies are having success with this approach RIGHT NOW.

I just couldn't find anyone teaching it. It seems like it's one of those "you have to learn by experience" things...

...and the successful grant writers seem too busy to share their knowledge in a detailed way. Or, they don't want you to know because they think they'll create competition...

And I don't think that's right!

I had to learn the hard way.  As a grant-giver and a grant-writer. I've seen it from both sides for many years. 

And here is what I now know...

When you don't know how to improve your chances of success in getting a grant, it's like throwing darts in the dark...you want to hit the bullseye, but you can't actually see it because you haven't turned all the lights on!

Year after year, although I didn't even know it, I was gaining the insights through research, observation, trial and error.

I just counted...

11 grant writing books

5 online courses

14 grant management / database software subscriptions

and about a half-a-million workshops (roughly)

That's what's it's taken me to get here.  That, and of course ten years of giving and getting millions of dollars in grant funding...

But really, there's been no AHA moment.  It's been a progression over time, developing skills, relationships, tools, and techniques to make this process better for me and, in so doing, better than almost everyone else!

Like I said, much of this isn't new, but it's new to you...

There are tools, templates, guides, checklists, blueprints and roadmaps available...you just don't have them yet...

There are strategies for influencing the grant-giving process OUTSIDE of the grant application; you might have just not thought of it yet...

There are techniques for organizing everything so you not only don't miss the important points but also have seamless proposals—you just haven't been shown yet.

Well, to be really honest with you, it's not really a course...

Sure, there are modules - 14 of them and counting - and each of those modules covers different aspects of grant getting, some of them you might expect, such as:

Grant Readiness

Grant Research

Grant Writing Elements

Grant Writing Process

Grant Management

Grant Reporting

But if there is one thing that I have learned, it's that grant writing is NOT linear...

We try to make it as linear as possible, but it's really more iterative—a process of constant refinement and adjustment.

So let me put it to you this way...

When you get into the Grant Getting Course, it'll be like walking into a library. You'll see the signs from the ceiling telling you the different areas...i.e. things like "Grant Reporting" or "Grant Research."

Then, when you get into the aisles, you'll see the display signs for the different topics...like "Crafting a More Compelling Problem Statement," "5 Strategies for Conducting a Comprehensive Needs Assessment," or "Templates for Funder Communications and Reporting," and so on.

BUT!

You won't be alone. I'll be there to help guide you through it.

You'll go to the shelf, pull out a book, and we'll read it together.  You won't be alone.  There are over 75 instructional videos to explain and go deeper into all things Grant-Getting.

So, before I go further, let me answer the question, "How Is This Different?" another way...

• Holistic Approach: Unlike traditional grant writing, this course covers all aspects of grant getting, from initial research and program selection to final reporting, communications, and sustainability planning.

• Focus on Alignment: Provides tools for aligning programs with funder priorities and tailoring applications to match specific funding opportunities.

• Data-Driven Strategy: Highlights the use of data and evidence to support program effectiveness, ensuring that grant applications are compelling and well-substantiated.

• Comprehensive Measurement: Teaches how to select and track meaningful metrics, including KPIs, outcomes, and impacts, to demonstrate program success and effectiveness.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Shows you how to involve funders, participants, and other stakeholders in the grant process to ensure relevance and support.

• Innovative Positioning: Focuses on strategies to repackage programs to highlight innovation and uniqueness, making applications stand out in competitive funding environments.

• Organizational Capacity: With dozens of tools and resources, lessons address the need to assess and demonstrate organizational capacity to implement and sustain funded programs.

• Sustainability Planning: Describes ways of developing a clear sustainability plan to ensure long-term program impact beyond the grant period.

• Effective Information Storage: Provides best practices for organizing, storing, and managing all necessary grant-related information, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

• Ongoing Learning and Adaptation: Promotes a mindset of continuous improvement and flexibility, regularly reviewing and updating metrics and strategies to stay relevant and effective.

That's an overview of what cuts across many of the modules.

I feel you!

You're in it right now...work, life, kids, parents, family, friends, clients, applications....all of it...

But I want to emphasize this...

Jumping into The Grant Getting Course, learning, and implementing will SAVE YOU TIME.

Because GUARANTEED, there are techniques and tools that you don't know (or haven't been compelled to implement) that WILL reduce the amount of time you're spending on things like grant research, editing, and networking...all while INCREASING your success rates.

Remember...you're a grant GETTER, not a grant WRITER. So the course is going to help you spend your time doing things to increase your probability of getting each and every grant you DO write.

That's just fine...

I've used many of them over the years. This course is NOT about one database or another. Although I have my opinions, and I'll share them, what you're learning in this course is not about what software you use.

As my old Executive Director once said...garbage in, garbage out!

Software is getting better and better, and I'll give you my analysis of many of the popular ones...

BUT!

You don't have to switch.  Whatever you're using is just fine...even if you're not using one at all!

Here's a Sampling of Some of the Templates and Other Resources Available For Download in The Grant Getting Course

• Grant Funding Sources Matrix PDF: A comprehensive matrix in PDF format listing various grant funding sources along with their characteristics and potential benefits for nonprofit organizations.

• Federal Funding RFA / RFP Glossary PDF: A comprehensive reference guide to understanding terminology in the federal grant world.

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy Guide PDF: A comprehensive guide in PDF format to help nonprofits develop and implement CSR alignment strategies.

• Innovation and Research Grant Planner PDF: A PDF planner to assist nonprofits in preparing and organizing their innovation and research grant applications.

• Simple Economic Impact Multiplier XLSX: An Excel spreadsheet with basic multipliers to help calculate the economic impact of nonprofit activities.

• Mission Alignment Worksheet PDF: A structured PDF worksheet to help organizations align their grant proposals with their mission and goals.

• Grant Eligibility Decision Tree PDF: A visual decision tree to help organizations navigate the process of determining their eligibility for grants.

• RFA / RFP Evaluation Checklist PDF: A PDF version of the checklist for evaluating RFAs and RFPs to assist in determining suitability for applying.

• Case Study - Sample Grant Applications PDF: A detailed comparison of well-done and poorly executed grant applications, including an analysis of each.

• Grant Review Committee Roles and Responsibilities PDF: An overview of the roles and responsibilities of grant review committee members, detailing their tasks and evaluation processes.

• Comprehensive Comparison of Top Grant Databases: This document provides an in-depth analysis of eight commonly used grant databases, highlighting their features, pros, & cons.

• Follow-Up Script Doc: A guide with sample scripts for following up with grant funders after initial contact or events, maintaining engagement and interest.

• Grant Funder Networking Guide PDF: A comprehensive guide on how to effectively network with grant funders to build strong relationships and secure funding.

• Newsletter and Mailing List Best Practices PDF: Best practices for creating effective newsletters and managing mailing lists to keep grant funders informed and engaged.

• Social Media Strategy Guide: A comprehensive guide detailing best practices and strategies for nonprofits to effectively use social media for engagement and awareness.

• Press Release Template: A customizable template for nonprofits to announce news, events, or achievements to the media and the public.

• Open Communication Guide: Guidelines for maintaining open and proactive communication with funders, including seeking advice and providing updates.

• Acknowledgment in Publications Guide: Best practices for recognizing and acknowledging funders in various publications such as press releases, newsletters, and social media.