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Compelling Proposal and Grant Writing

COM 320
Open Closing on February 16, 2025 / 4 spots left
Keuka College
Keuka College
Keuka Park, New York, United States
Stephanie Specchio
Adjunct Instructor
3
Timeline
  • February 26, 2025
    Experience start
  • May 15, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
1/5 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Non profit
Education, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society

Experience scope

Categories
Fundraising Grant writing
Skills
grant writing preparing executive summaries professional writing persuasive communication
Learner goals and capabilities

This experience is designed for learners in their third year of a technical and professional writing course, focusing on the creation of compelling grants requests and proposals. Learners have developed skills in crafting clear, persuasive, and structured documents that meet specific objectives and audience needs. They are equipped to apply these skills to real-world projects by producing professional-grade written materials that can support organizational goals, such as securing funding or outlining project plans.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner levels
25 learners
Project
10 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Comprehensive grant proposals tailored to specific funding opportunities
  • Compelling narrative that resonates and informs funder
  • Detailed action plan that includes project budget
  • Executive summaries that succinctly convey key project information
  • Persuasive letters of intent or inquiry
Project timeline
  • February 26, 2025
    Experience start
  • May 15, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements
  • Develop a grant proposal for a non-profit seeking funding for a community initiative
  • Create a project proposal for a tech company launching a new product line
  • Draft an executive summary for a start-up seeking investment
  • Compose a letter of inquiry for a research institution applying for a grant
  • Design a proposal for a marketing campaign for a small business
  • Construct a proposal for an educational program expansion

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Will you meet with learners via zoom to discuss your mission and needs?

Will you provide an opportunity for learners to present their work?

Can you share stories and/or data that illustrate your organization's impact?