Spring 2027
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Course No: MPAD.5500-031; SIS Class Nbr: 12508; SIS Term: 3630
Course Status: Open
Course Description
In this course students will become familiar with the entire process for submitting grants to funders and acquire the skills needed to be an effective grant writer. Topics include finding funders, developing ideas, reading grand proposal guidelines, gathering data to support the need for funding, writing to appeal to the funder, creating measurable objectives and evaluation plans, seeking out partners, developing budgets, and more. The larger fundraising landscape, stewardship, and the politics of philanthropy will also be discussed. You will write a real proposal for a nonprofit of interest.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
- Core Codes: LOW COST
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Robin Toof
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- 2027 Spring: Jan 19 to May 08 15-Week (Full-Term)
- Course Level: Graduate
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Tuition: $1830 | Pay as little as $373/mo for this course.
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- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
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