Nonprofit Grant Writing 101: How to Craft Winning Proposals
Facilitator: Chrissy Swanson - Owner, Christina Swanson Consulting, Inc. Ms. Swanson has raised over $80 million in grant funding for her nonprofit clients in recent years.
November 5, 2026
11:00AM - 12:30 PM
Zoom ()
The goal of this workshop is to provide graduate students with a broad understanding of Nonprofit Grant Writing. By the end of the workshop, participants will work together to create an actual sample grant proposal that they can use to guide their future endeavors.
Topics discussed include:
- Exploring different types of grant funding (corporate, governmental, foundation, donors)
- Mechanics of grant applications
- How to find sources of grant funding
- Details of a winning proposal
- The resources and budget needed to deliver the solution
No grant-writing experience necessary. Open to MA and PhD students in The Graduate School.
For questions, please contact Jessica Alfe at jalfe@luc.edu.