Fundraising is a crucial component of all nonprofit organizations, and in order for a nonprofit to succeed, grant writers must be able to research and prepare a compelling grant proposal. The University of Miami Grant Writing Certificate Program focuses on the skills and tools needed throughout the grant process, from connecting with potential funders to submitting a grant application. Students will learn how to research grant opportunities, hone the writing and editing skills needed to prepare an effective grant proposal, and explore the step-by-step procedures for filing an application once the proposal is complete. Learning also encompasses a comprehensive overview of nonprofit development in general.
This program is offered through the Office of Professional Advancement at the University of Miami.
Nonprofits also focus on a diverse array of topics including education, politics, human rights, animal welfare, art preservation, and environmental issues. Workers with a wide range of interests and experience can find careers in a field they feel passionate about, and often at a higher pay rate than wages offered in the private sector. Social and community service managers, for example, who often work for nonprofit organizations, earn salaries that are nearly double the annual median wage for all workers, and the U.S. Department of Labor projects employment in this job category to soar 21% between 2012 and 2022.
Program learning outcomes include: researching grant funding opportunities; applying proofreading, copyediting, and technical writing skills to the grant writing process; comprehending the procedure for filing grant applications; understanding the basics of nonprofit development; and preparing grant proposals.
During the course of the program, each student will create an ePortfolio of their completed assignments to showcase program learning and program outcome mastery. This is a valuable tool to demonstrate professional skills and knowledge to current or potential employers.
The online format gives students the freedom to work at their own pace, navigating through modules of content which build on topics presented in the program’s required textbooks. By reviewing custom-curated articles, websites, and other electronic materials, students will expand their knowledge and gain an understanding of current applications in the business sector. Interactive study tools allow students to review key terms and topics prior to written and objective assessments, and practice quizzes increase skill development and prepare students for module tests.
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DISPLAY YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS WITH OUR CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BADGES The Division of Continuing and International Education’s mission is to empower people to reach their full potential through lifelong and lifewide learning. Revolutionary learning experiences are created for our students to ensure that we meet the demands of the ever-changing economy. We continuously measure our programs’ core competencies, instruction, quality, standards, and service. The continuing education landscape has elevated an era of innovation and disruption and as such, the Office of Professional Advancement has instituted a badging system. Graduates of our programs will be able to virtually display a badge, which showcases their new skillset to prospective employers and professional colleagues. How does it Work? Badges are earned by successfully completing a certificate program through the Office of Professional Advancement. * Upon completion, you will receive an email with instructions on how to collect your badge. Once collected, you can display your badge on social media sites like LinkedIn. Any potential employer will be able to click on the badge for a list of specific skills associated with the respective certificate received. *Please call us for a list of approved programs. For more information about our career and professional development badging, please call us at 305-284-4000.