Grant Writing for Nonprofits: 1 Day Workshop in Cairns

Schedule

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am to Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

For more information on venue address, reach out to "[email protected]" | Cairns, QL

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Turn your ideas into funded projects — master research, proposal writing, and donor strategies in one powerful grant writing course.
About this Event

Bring your team and save:

1. Groups of three or more receive a 10% discount

2. Organizations hosting an in-house session with 10+ participants enjoy a 15% discount.


Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)

Language: English

Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours

Certification: Course Completion Certificate

Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks will be provided during the session.


Course Overview:

This comprehensive course is designed to help nonprofit professionals master the art and strategy of grant writing. You will gain a strong understanding of how to identify suitable funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and build lasting relationships with donors. The course focuses on real-world grant development techniques, ensuring you can apply what you learn immediately to secure funding for your organization’s programs. With expert guidance, practical exercises, and proven templates, you’ll leave with the skills and confidence to create winning grant applications.


Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Learn how to identify and evaluate the best funding opportunities for your organization.
  • Gain the skills to write persuasive, structured, and high-quality grant proposals.
  • Understand how to create accurate and transparent budgets aligned with funders’ requirements.
  • Build confidence in managing donor relationships and post-award communications.
  • Develop practical strategies to improve your organization’s fundraising success rate.

Target Audience:

This course is ideal for nonprofit leaders, program managers, fundraising officers, development coordinators, and anyone responsible for writing or managing grants within nonprofit organizations.


Why is it the Right Fit for You?

Choosing this course ensures you receive practical, hands-on training guided by industry experts with years of grant writing experience. We combine real-world examples, interactive sessions, and customized exercises to make learning impactful. Our approach focuses on clarity, strategy, and measurable results, helping you build sustainable funding pipelines for your nonprofit. With access to proven templates and expert insights, you’ll leave ready to write proposals that get noticed — and funded.

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Do you want to enhance your entire team’s grant writing capabilities?

We offer in-house training programs tailored specifically to your organization’s needs. Our experts can customize modules, examples, and activities to reflect your nonprofit’s mission, sector, and funding challenges. Whether you’re a small community-based organization or a large foundation, we help your teams develop cohesive strategies to win more grants — together.

Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house, face-to-face session:


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Agenda
Module 1: Introduction to Grant Writing

Info: • Understanding the nonprofit funding landscape
• Key components of a successful grant proposal
• Common myths and challenges in grant writing
• Activity


Module 2: Researching Funding Opportunities

Info: • Identifying government, corporate, and foundation grants
• Using online grant databases effectively
• Matching funders’ priorities with your mission
• Case Study


Module 3: Writing a Compelling Grant Proposal

Info: • Structuring the proposal for maximum impact
• Writing clear objectives, outcomes, and needs statements
• Highlighting your organization’s credibility and success stories
• Role Play


Module 4: Building a Strong Budget

Info: • Creating a realistic and transparent grant budget
• Explaining overheads and indirect costs effectively
• Aligning budget with proposal goals
• Activity


Module 5: Measuring Impact and Outcomes

Info: • Understanding performance metrics and evaluation plans
• Linking goals to measurable outcomes
• Presenting data to demonstrate success
• Case Study


Module 6: Donor and Funder Relationships

Info: • Communicating with potential funders
• Building trust and transparency in relationships
• Post-grant reporting and follow-up practices
• Role Play


Module 7: Writing for Specific Grant Types

Info: • Federal, foundation, and corporate grant variations
• Tailoring your approach for each grantor
• Avoiding common mistakes in specialized proposals
• Quiz


Module 8: Advanced Grant Writing Strategies

Info: • Storytelling and persuasive writing techniques
• Collaboration and partnerships in proposals
• Long-term sustainability planning
• Activity


Module 9: Reviewing and Submitting Your Proposal

Info: • Proofreading and compliance checklists
• Managing submission deadlines
• Post-submission follow-ups and next steps
• Case Study


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For more information on venue address, reach out to "[email protected]", Ph No +1 469 666 9332, Cairns, Australia

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