Grant Writing for Nonprofits

The Grant Writing for Nonprofits course at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies equips professionals with essential Business & Management skills to secure funding effectively.

This comprehensive program covers the entire grants process—from crafting compelling problem statements and budgets to researching funders and designing impactful programs.

Students will master proposal writing techniques, learn to leverage AI tools in grant development, and analyze funder priorities while gaining practical experience through collaborative feedback sessions.

By course completion, participants will be proficient in interpreting nonprofit management systems, developing research strategies, and applying visual communication principles to create persuasive funding proposals.

This program also offers 20 CFRE International certification points, making it invaluable for nonprofit professionals seeking career advancement.