Virtual Grant Writing Classes — Live & On-Demand
Join us for 7 hours of CFRE-eligible grant writing courses from a team that’s successfully secured more than $1.5 billion in competitive grant funding. Live (online) cohorts are offered quarterly!
Next live cohort: Wednesdays and Fridays, June 5th through 26th (10:00 CT)
Full participation in our Grant Writing for Beginners Workshop Series is applicable for 7.0 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification or recertification.
We’ll cover the essential steps to crafting a winning grant proposal—the very same principles and process we follow to win millions of dollars in awards. You’ll get:
7 (60-minute) sessions
Access to pre-recorded sessions for the duration of the four-week series
Copies of all presentation slides, handouts, and knowledge checks
Time for live Q&A after each presentation
A personalized certificate of completion
7.0 points in CFRE Category 1.B – Education
Included in the Workshop Series:
WHAT YOU’LL GETKey TakeawaysAfter 4 Weeks, You’ll Know...
Where to find the “lowest-hanging fruit” grant opportunities
How to identify and avoid the most common grant writing mistakes
How to review and evaluate your proposals more objectively
How to write accurate budgets that align with your project goals
How to submit more successful proposals & secure more funding
What Cohort Participants Say
Impact Beyond a Single Grant
Attend once and apply the knowledge, resources, and tools to tailor your applications for countless future grants.
Multiply Your ROI
Instead of hiring out your grant writing services, equip your team to do it themselves! (We offer discounted pricing for teams of 20+.)
Increase Internal Capacity
Our goal isn’t just to teach discrete grant writing skills. It’s to expand awareness, understanding & confidence around the funding process.
Build a Grantseeking Culture
A Look at the Workshop Sessions
What's inside-
Types of grants; search engines and databases; and selecting the right grant opportunities
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Overview of the grant writing process; components of a grant proposal; and elements of a successful grant proposal.
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Purpose of the narrative; planning and organizing the narrative; writing the narrative; and common mistakes to avoid.
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Definition and purpose of grant budgets; budget components; budget justification; and common mistakes to avoid.
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Resumes and biographies; organizational charts; financial statements; project timelines and milestones; letters of support; and logic models.
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Introduction and purpose of support letters; letters of collaboration and commitment; identifying potential supporters; crafting a template letter; and common mistakes to avoid.
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Importance and purpose of review; developing a scoring rubric; reviewing your proposal objectively; and seeking feedback.
Do you prefer a done-for-you approach? Hire our team to lead your grants strategy, identify funding opportunities, and submit applications.
Thank You
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Community Place of Greater Rochester
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Thank You
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United Way of Walworth County
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Thank You • Community Place of Greater Rochester • Thank You • United Way of Walworth County •
Our Grant Writing for Beginners Workshop Series is led by Chase Consulting Solutions founder and CEO, Jake Chase.
Jake brings his own previous experience as the executive director of a small nonprofit, amplified by our team’s 250+ collective years of experience.
You’ll be gaining insights from a network of grant strategists and writers who have earned more than $1.5 billion in competitive grant funding for nonprofit organizations, municipalities, healthcare service providers, professional associations, and more.
Meet Your Instructor
Frequently Asked Questions
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Here are just some of the benefits of attending:
(1) Develop a comprehensive understanding of the grant writing process, from identifying funding opportunities to submitting a successful grant proposal;
(2) Learn how to write clear and compelling grant narratives that effectively communicate your organization’s mission, goals, and objectives to potential funders;
(3) Gain valuable insight into grant budget development and how to align your organization’s program goals with funders’ priorities;
(4) Learn best practices and tips for improving your grant writing skills and increasing your chances of securing funding for your organization;
(5) Receive guidance on how to locate grant opportunities and tailor your grant proposals to meet funders’ criteria; and
(6) Learn common mistakes to avoid when writing a grant proposal, as well as strategies for reviewing your proposals objectively.
Our workshop series is entirely virtual, making it accessible no matter your location.
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Each session is 60 minutes in duration (for a total of 7 hours); starting with presentation, followed by a knowledge check, and a question and answer section.
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Registrants will gain access to pre-recorded sessions for the duration of the four-week series.
In addition, registrants will also receive copies of the presentation slides, handouts, and knowledge checks following each session (roughly 40-50 slides each, and very detailed).
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For individuals, we typically offer the series for $550.00 (yes, for the entire series).
With a larger cohort (minimum of 20 registrants [we have the capacity to host up to 450]), we offer the entire series for only $450.00 per registrant.
If your nonprofit or business is being sponsored (by your local United Way, Chamber of Commerce, or another organization), we can offer this 7-hour professional development opportunity to registrants for as little as $250.00 (depending on the level of sponsorship).
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To register for the next cohort, please click the Register Here button below and submit a registration form.
Upon receipt of payment, you will receive an email with details; including a series overview, an access link, and a schedule and summary of the sessions for your chosen cohort.
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If you’re interested in sponsoring your network of nonprofits or businesses to attend the series, please indicate your interest by contacting us via email at info@chaseconsultingsolutions.com.
Here are just a few of the benefits of sponsorship:
(1) Up to two of the sponsoring organization’s staff are invited to attend the series for free;
(2) Seven (7) hours of grantseeking and grant writing professional development, with a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the series;
(3) An opportunity to showcase your commitment to your local community by investing in the success of local nonprofits or small businesses; and
(4) The potential for a strong return on investment, by putting the key takeaways from this series into practice.
No matter your level of sponsorship, you will also be recognized on our website.