Program Overview

Fundraising and Grant Writing

Course Description

Social impact organizations secure resources through a variety of methods, including fees, grants, contracts, financial gifts, in-kind (non-cash) contributions, and investments. This course involves assessing an agencys resource mix and developing tactics and strategies to sustain or expand its revenue streams. Students will explore the range of possible income sources that organizations can allocate to advance social justice by expanding and improving services, empowering groups, reaching populations in need, improving social conditions or anticipating and responding to new challenges.

Course Details

• Term: Fall 2023
• Course #: SW663
• U-M Class #: 27123
• Program Type: Residential
• Format: In-Person
• Grading Method: Graded
• Credits: 3

Course Objectives

The implications of using alternative approaches of income generation and of changing the income mix will be analyzed in terms of mission accomplishment, program viability, adherence to ethics and values, and organizational sustainability. Skill development will be emphasized in areas such as grant seeking, proposal writing, donor development, direct solicitation of gifts, service contracting, and strategically communicating missions. Students will learn how to identify prospective funding sources, build relationships with potential donors, funders and collaborators, write, package and submit grant proposals, and communicate strategically.

Pathway Associations

• Community Change
• Management & Leadership
• Policy & Political Social Work
• Program Evaluation and Applied Research

Other Offerings

The course listings below are provided for reference only. These offerings may be subject to change or cancellation.

• Course Section 801: Meeting Time 06:00 pm-08:00 pm