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1. FoundationSearch Online Education
Metasoft Systems
is a CFRE Approved
Education Provider.
CFRE Approved
Education Providers
have submitted their
Education to CFRE for
a review process which
ensure that the content
is consistent with the
high standards of CFRE’s
Continuing Education
Policy.
provided by Metasoft Systems Inc., CFRE Approved Education Provider
Module 1. Making the Case for Funding:
How to Build a Compelling Case for Support
The Case for Support is the key document
that tells funders why your organization
deserves to be supported. Comprising six distinct sections
and concluding with the ‘Case Statement’, the Case for
Support should be created before you start the grant writing
process. The lessons in this module will guide you through
the major steps of gathering information for each section
and creating a persuasive case for support.
Number of lessons: 8
Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Access: 3 months
Prerequisites: None
CFRE points awarded: 8 points
Module 2. Finding Funders:
How to Conduct Effective Prospect Research
Prospect research is the process of finding
funders who are best suited to supporting
the work of your organization. The lessons in this module
teach you to conduct effective prospect research on donors,
including foundations, corporations and government.
Each lesson focuses on a particular aspect of the prospect
research process, and combined, will give you the skills to
find the best prospects for your project.
Number of lessons: 6
Duration: Approximately 6 hours
Access: 3 months
Prerequisites: None
CFRE points awarded: 6 points
Module 3. Approaching Funders:
How to Write a Persuasive Letter of Inquiry
Letters of Inquiry have become an efficient
and professional way for non-profit
organizations and funders to establish funder connections
early in the grant application process. The lessons in this
module will guide you through the steps necessary to put
together a concise letter of inquiry. The final lesson in this
course will introduce “e-granting,” grant applications that
are done on the internet.
Number of lessons: 4
Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Access: 3 months
Prerequisites: None
CFRE points awarded: 4 points
Module 4. Securing Funding:
How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal
The lessons in this module break down the
process of writing a grant proposal into clear
and approachable steps. You will first be introduced to the
concept of a grant proposal and then examine the different
components which combine to create a compelling funding
request. The lessons have been created to be accessible
and useful for different types of non-profit organizations
with a variety of grant-writing needs.
Number of lessons: 9
Duration: Approximately 9 hours
Access: 3 months
Prerequisites: None
CFRE points awarded: 9 points
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