Job Outlook for Nonprofit Managers and Professional Grant Writers
According to Salary.com, the average nonprofit program manager in the U.S. earns $97,184 annually as of November 2023, but the range usually falls between $85,484 and $111,638. As the nonprofit sector continues to expand, the demand for skilled managers grows, offering diverse roles in leadership, fundraising, and program management.
Simultaneously, the dynamic field of grant writing sees an increasing need for professionals skilled at securing funding. The base salary for grant writers ranges from $66,817 to $83,703, according to Saalry.com, with an average base salary of $74,414.
Course Objectives
- Define personal mission and vision within the nonprofit sector
- Identify governance structures and leadership roles, including effective volunteer management
- Acquire skills in fundraising, marketing, and communication strategies
- Integrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles within organizational frameworks
- Obtain best practices for project design and creation of logic models
- Explore the benefits of certification for grant writers and the essential required skills
- Stay current with trends in fund distribution across private and public sectors
- Learn strategies to effectively match grant funders with fundable programs
- Assess the influence of organizational cultures, missions, and customs on grant readiness
- Develop evaluation plans incorporating community resources and cultural competencies
- Gain skills in preparing grant budgets with appropriate cost analysis and matching components
- Depict post-award grant management and transition strategies for grant writers
Prerequisites and Certification Requirements
You should possess basic keyboarding and computer skills, be comfortable navigating the Internet and using e-mail, and have experience using a word-processing computer program (Microsoft Word is recommended) and a spreadsheet program (such as Microsoft Excel) for the budgeting portion.
Completion of this course earns 90 GPCI Education points applicable to acquiring or maintaining the GPC certification. Visit the GPCI website for GPC exam eligibility details.
Nonprofit Manager and Professional Grant Writer FAQs
What does a nonprofit manager do?
Nonprofit managers oversee the strategic direction of nonprofit organizations, ensuring efficient operations and effective pursuit of their mission. Responsibilities include managing staff, implementing programs, and overseeing finances to drive organizational success.
What skills are essential for success in these roles?
Key skills for nonprofit managers and professional grant writers include strategic planning, leadership, financial management, and effective communication. Grant writers must excel in researching funding opportunities, writing compelling proposals, and understanding the intricacies of grant processes.
How can I become a nonprofit manager or professional grant writer?
To become a nonprofit manager, consider gaining relevant education in nonprofit management or a related field. Aspiring professional grant writers should focus on developing strong writing skills, and understanding grant processes, and may benefit from specialized courses or certifications. Practical experience through internships or volunteer work enhances your marketability in both roles.
Instructor
Dr. Beverly A. Browning
Dr. Beverly A. Browning is a grant writing consultant and visionary who uses thought leadership to work with nonprofit organizations struggling with the woes of revenue stream imbalances. She has been researching grant funding, grantmaking trends, and board-related barriers to nonprofit capacity building for over 40 years. Together she and her team have helped her clients win over $750 million in grant awards.
Dr. Browning is the founder and director of the Grant Writing Training Foundation and Bev Browning, LLC. She is the author of 44 grant writing publications, including six editions of Grant Writing for Dummies and the 6th edition of Nonprofit Kit for Dummies (to be published in 2021).
Dr. Browning holds graduate and post-graduate degrees in organizational development, public administration, and business administration. She is also a Certified Strategic Planning Facilitator (CSPF), has a McNellis Compression Planning Institute Facilitation Training distinction, and is an Approved Trainer for the Grant Professionals Association (GPA), the Certified Fund Raising Executive International (CFRE, and the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI).
Registration and Enrollment
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