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To succeed in today’s competitive grant writing environment, fundraisers and nonprofit professionals must practice and master critical skills to develop winning proposals. Now, you can take your career and impact to the next level by obtaining your Certificate in Grant Writing.
During this interactive, four-session certificate program designed for those who are new to grant writing or have little or no grant writing experience, you will learn best practices for developing winning grant proposals from a grant writing expert.
Narratives and Outcomes
Learn how to develop a toolkit, write a grant narrative and set measurable and reliable outcomes.
Budget and Research
Receive the tools to develop a program budget, participate in live exercises and learn the various resources available to conduct grant research specific to your organization.
Grants Management
Writing the grant is only the first step of the funding process. We will address the “now what?” of grants and provide insight on how to manage grantor relationships and expectations. (For a deeper dive on this topic, check our training calendar for the next upcoming round of How to Successfully Manage Grants, offered annually).
Grants Writing Practice and Feedback
Students will draft sections of a grant application and will have the opportunity to share with their peers to both receive feedback and review other students’ drafts.
Grant Funder Panel
Local grant experts will provide helpful feedback on how you can improve your grant writing and grant application process.
Participants must attend all 4 sessions and complete assignments to receive the Grant Writing Certificate. You must attend Session 1 to continue to subsequent sessions. If you must miss any other session, you may make it up at the next future offering of the course. To receive the Certificate you must complete all sessions and assignments within 12 months.
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$1,150.00 Only $615 thanks to the support of our funders.
This event is being held IN-PERSON at our training room in Tampa, FL.
Registration closes at 11:55 p.m. Eastern on May 5, 2026.
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Full participation in Certificate in Grant Writing is applicable for 16.0 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
Abby Mackness has more than 35 years of experience in nonprofit grant and for-profit proposal preparation and program management in support of federal, defense, intelligence, state, local and commercial customers and funders. Abby is known in the industry for her in-depth opportunity research and her high win rates.
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Funded Seats
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No-Show Policy
Organizations using funds and promo codes from the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County (CBHC) or the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas (JWB) to participate in events at the Nonprofit Leadership Center will be responsible for paying all registration and processing fees in the event of a no-show. Please read the full no-show policy here.
If you need special accommodations and/or plan to bring a service animal in order to participate in any of our classes or events, please contact us at 813-287-8779 or info@nlctb.org.
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Please note: this is a recurring event. All events listed below showcase the same course material, but on different dates.
The Certificate in Grant Writing is a four-session interactive and practical program designed to help you succeed in today’s competitive grant writing environment. This program is specifically designed for those who have little or no experience in grant writing.