Inclusive Philanthropy Institute
Transformational Grant Writing Through a Race-Based Lens
This webinar series is designed for grant writers, including those just starting out in the grant-writing field, as well as nonprofit professionals, fundraisers, and community change agents who have a desire to understand the concepts of equity, impact, and sustainability in grant writing.
- Live two-hour webinars
- All Modules are recorded should you miss a date.
- Participants must complete the Grant Proposal assignments in order to receive CFRE points and a digital badge.
The goals for this webinar series are to provide guidance related to creating transformational grant proposals that address a specific issue or community through a race-based lens and to provide best practices on how to develop race-conscious grant project goals, objectives, and metrics.
You should plan to invest a total of 6-8 hours per week, broken down as follows:
To accommodate diversity in learning styles, the three weeks will include live virtual webinars, a small group discussion, and peer activities.
Full participation in Transformational Grant Writing Through a Race-Based Lens is applicable for 6 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
About your instructor
Maia McGill
Consulting Partner, Inclusive Philanthropy
Maia is committed to the study, development and implementation of inclusive philanthropic strategies that advance systemic change in higher education, university advancement and nonprofit organizations. She is a seasoned industry leader with more than 18 years of experience in the higher education and philanthropic sectors and co-founded the former Office of Inclusive Philanthropy at the Florida International University (FIU) Foundation in 2021, which was the first of its kind in the nation.
Learn more
The curriculum for this course was developed in partnership with PhilanthropyMiami.
Showcase Your Professional Growth
Marts&Lundy is committed to advancing the profession of fundraising. We want to be a part of your journey, helping to ensure the future of fundraising is emboldened by talented and passionate professionals committed to continuous learning and exploration.
We have partnered with Credly to provide you with a digital version of your professional achievements, which can be used in email signatures, digital resumes, and on sites such as LinkedIn.
Full participation in select courses is applicable for CFRE points. The Certified Fund Raising Executive credential is a voluntary credential recognized worldwide. You can learn more CFRE credentialing here.
Participants Say
“Taking the Transformational Grant Writing Through a Race-Based Lens course was a truly enriching experience. The facilitators, Maia McGill and Fernanda Jorgensen, created an inclusive and engaging learning environment, providing invaluable insights into how race and equity intersect with grant writing. Their expertise and passion for the subject were evident throughout the course. The addition of guest speakers who are industry leaders added tremendous value, offering real-world perspectives and practical strategies that I could immediately apply to my work. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of grant writing through a critical, race-conscious lens.”
Chloe Williams, J.D.
Manager of Foundation Relations
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
“The course was excellent! The curriculum will be helpful in my current and future grant proposals. Instructors were knowledgeable and provided prompt and detailed follow-up regarding my questions.”
— Recent course participant
Modules
Module 1
Race and Systemic Inequities in Grant Funding
In this module, we will explore key concepts in grant writing, including equity, impact, and sustainability, with emphasis on examining the historical context of systemic racism in fundraising and its perpetuation in grant writing. Learners will examine and discuss case studies and examples of successful race-conscious grant proposals that effectively addressed systemic racism and promoted equity, collaboration, and access.
Module 2
Putting Theory into Practice: Drafting a Race-Conscious Grant Proposal
This module focuses on centering marginalized voices in collaborative efforts in grant proposals, devoid of deficit framing, tokenization, and saviorism. Emphasis will be placed on inclusive philanthropic practices, including community engagement and partnership-building strategies that do not create and implement programming or initiatives FOR our communities, but rather WITH them.
Module 3
Strategies and Action Plan
Learners will focus on strategies for refining and finalizing grant proposals, including identifying weaknesses and gaps as well as ensuring alignment with race-conscious principles and best practices in grant writing. The module will conclude with a reflection session, during which learners will share insights and discuss strategies for advancing race equity in their grant writing.
Registration is Closed
Early Bird Registration: $315 per person
General Registration: $350 per person
Marts&Lundy Client Registration: $315 per person throughout the registration period