Course curriculum

  • 1

    Week 1- Getting Ready

  • 2

    Week 2 - Key Components

    • Video Bennett Cortez - Key Components

    • Download Selling vs. Marking

    • Reading Resources & Discussion Question-Froelich Research Article

  • 3

    Week 3 - Identifying Priorities

    • Identifying Priorities

    • Lecture - Identifying Priorities

    • Mini Lesson- Developing Need Statement

    • Reading Resources & Discussion Question - Wrting the Needs Statement

    • Upload- Developing the Needs Statement Wrting Assignment 2
  • 4

    Week 4 - Funding Sources

  • 5

    Week 5 - Finding Funders

    • Introduction to Finding Grants

    • Reading Resources Discussion Question- Robinson Chapters 5

    • Grid Attached - Finding Funders

    • Writing Example - Finding Funders

    • Upload- Finding Funders Assignment 3

  • 6

    Week 6 - Relationship Building

    • Building Relationship

    • Reading Resources Discussion Question - Robinson Chapters 6
  • 7

    Week 7 - Strategies for Success

    • Strategies for Success

    • Lecture - Strategies for Success

    • Reading Resources @ Discussion Question

    • Example Writing Assignment - Organizing the Plan

    • Upload - Organizing the Plan Assignment 4
  • 8

    Week 8 - Next Step

    • Lecture - Developing Habits

    • Week 8- Next Step Introduction

    • Reading Resources - Karsh and Fox Lessons 4

    • Mini Lesson-Tips on Writing the Executive Summary

    • Writing Assignment - Complete the Plan

    • Example Writing Assignment - Complete the Plan

    • Upload Completing the Plan Assignment 4

Bennett Cortez

The lead instructor of Faith Grant Writing School, Bennett Cortez, has been a pastor for 11 years at the Greater Faith Baptist Church. Bennett earned a Master of Arts Degree in Grant Management and Evaluation at Concordia University Chicago and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership from the College of Biblical Studies. Bennett has a passion for helping non-profits leaders grow their fundraising capacity to help more people in their communities. As he often suggests, nonprofits MUST have the capacity to change the world. Additionally, Bennett will coach you through the grant writing process by providing markups, suggestions, and encouragement. Bennett will be as passionate about your organization as you are!