Designed as an intro course for individuals with limited fundraising experience, this course covers the basic elements of proposal writing and introduces the participant to tools and techniques used in building a successful grant seeking program for nonprofit organizations. An experienced professional describes the various types of proposals, provides definitions and explains the characteristics of potential funders. The basics of relationship building with foundation personnel, creating an internal team of stakeholders, organizing your grant program, and the elements required to create a proposal template are all covered.