Grant Writing & Strategic Fundraising credit:

4 Hours

Prepare to lead ethical, justice-centered fundraising and resource development in human service organizations. This course provides applied training in grant seeking, proposal writing, and funder relationship management, emphasizing values-driven and community-centered approaches. Students will design compelling logic models, craft competitive proposals, and explore diverse revenue streams—from individual giving to government grants—while aligning fundraising strategies with mission, equity, and long-term sustainability across both low-resource and high-capacity organizational contexts. Prerequisite: Restricted to Doctor of Social Work students or consent of instructor.