Competencies and Learning Objectives
Course Competency 1: Analyze Persuasion Strategies
Learning Objectives
- Identify rhetorical appeals.
- Distinguish sponsor values.
- Document applicant credibility.
- Apply proposal logic.
- Examine proposal psychology and logic.
Course Competency 2: Evaluate Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Learning Objectives
- Assess for relevance.
- Assess for feasibility.
- Assess for probability.
- Analyze evaluation criteria.
- Ascertain funds availability.
- Confirm acceptable uses for funds.
- Distinguish alternative terms.
- Identify the background or problem.
- Establish priority funding areas.
- Determine methodological approaches.
- Analyze timelines.
Course Competency 3: Explore Funding Options for Grant Projects
Learning Objectives
- Match requests with appropriate grant funders.
- Identify sponsor priorities.
- Access grant directories.
- Distinguish between public and private funding.
- Compose grant appeals.
- Explain strategies for personal contact.
Course Competency 4: Create a Systematic Approach to Writing Grants
Learning Objectives
- Plan questions using the PREP method.
- Practice requesting application forms and guidelines.
- Construct appropriate communication for contacting past grantees.
- Construct appropriate communication for contacting reviewers.
- Construct appropriate communication for contacting program officers.
Course Competency 5: Write Elements of a Proposal
Learning Objectives
- Compose an introduction.
- Describe the need or problem.
- Explain methodology.
- Determine evaluation methods.
- Predict methods of dissemination.
- Summarize the project in an abstract.
- Compose a cover letter.
Course Competency 6: Modify Proposal Appearance
Learning Objectives
- Modify materials to match sponsor materials.
- Comply with style and layout requirements.
- Adhere to format requirements.
- Prepare charts and graphs to enhance materials.
- Select transitions to add coherence to the narrative.
- Use white space for readability.
Course Competency 7: Develop a Letter Proposal
Learning Objectives
- Use proper business letter format.
- Compare letter proposals to full grant proposals.
- Summarize project elements.
- Create ancillary materials appropriate for letter proposals.
Course Competency 8: Value Responsible Grant Stewardship
Learning Objectives
- Prepare a plan for site visits.
- Review plans to meet grant terms and conditions.
- Explain a publicity plan for the grant award.
- Investigate options for developing rapport with the grantee.
