Katherine has presented Basic Grant Proposal Writing for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Nonprofit Resource Center, CORO Pittsburgh, Student Conservation Corps, faith-based organizations, community college and university classes, and others from 2009-2023.
The topics below will be offered in a virtual grant capacity-building cohort for small nonprofits (less than $500K annual budget) with grant training sessions and proposal coaching in July-August 2024.
Contact Us to request these topics for an organizational in-service, webinar, or conference and to request consideration of your nonprofit organization for the upcoming cohort grant training/coaching group.
Description:
This introductory-level grant training is for development and grant professionals and nonprofits that are new to grant proposal development, seeking a refresher, and/or wanting to build internal grant capacity.
Participants learn about the following topics through a PowerPoint presentation, hands-on exercises, and discussion along with proposal coaching.
Topics:
> Getting Ready for Grants
> Overview of the Grant Seeking Process
> Identifying Funding Resources for Operations and Programs
> Basic Components of Grant Proposals to Foundations
> Writing Letters of Inquiry and Short Proposals
> Steps to Develop a Grant Proposal from Start to Submission
> Preparing Online Grant Submissions with Sample Awarded Application
> Tips to Improve Proposal Success Rates
> Building Pre- and Post-Award Relationships with Funders
> Post-Award Grant Stewardship, Management and Reporting
Katherine F.H. Heart, GPC, M.Ed. is a GPA Approved Trainer whose learning objectives for this course have been peer reviewed and approved by the Grant Professionals Association.
The following comments came from past participants in response to the evaluation item: The best thing about the program was…“Katherine took time to answer questions, spoke plainly and was very knowledgeable…I was not intimidated even though I’m new to grant writing…she made time for questions and was willing to touch on advanced topics…there was so much information but organized and accessible…her calm yet engaging presentation style, also organized well for participants with a wide range of knowledge…sample proposal, pre-proposal worksheet and budget template, and other resources were helpful...The handouts are great! They concisely took what Katherine was saying and made it very accessible.”
Can’t make it to a workshop?
Join the Grants Café - a free virtual meetup group for everyone with an interest in learning about grants sponsored by Heart Resources, LLC and other consultants.
The GPA Approved Trainer designation is based on an application containing grant course descriptions, learning objectives, competencies/skills list, and positive references of teaching skills from participants. Renewal of the application is required every three years.
The GPC is the only grant credential recognized by a nationally-accredited body and confirms mastery of the knowledge and practice of grantsmanship through formal validated testing. The GPC has become an industry standard attesting to qualifications and experience better than any college degree or grant training certificate. On May 31, 2019, the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) granted accreditation to the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI) and the GPC credential for demonstrating compliance with the NCCA Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs.
The GPC credentialing process involves independent verification of awarded grants, years of grants experience, and references prior to taking the multiple choice and written exam. Maintaining the credential requires upholding ethical standards and accumulating over 100 CEUs by providing grant services and participating in professional development and volunteer service. Renewal is required every 3 years. Verify Katherine FH Heart, GPC at www.grantcredential.org.
In 2022, Katherine FH Heart, GPC, M.Ed. provided grant training courses that were approved by the GPCI Accepted Education Program. Participants may apply for GPCI Education Points towards acquiring or maintaining the GPC (Grant Professional Certified) credential. Learn more at http://www.grantcredential.org/.
