jeanne, i checked in with a few folks who are experienced/successful grant writers and might know more about this -- they were not aware such cert existed and questioned the usefulness of certification (tho same has been said of cra :)

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>Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:24:25 -0400
>From: "Ware, Jeanne" <xxxxxx@NCF.EDU>
>Subject: [RESADM-L] FW: Professional Grant Writer Certification Workshop Apr 9-11 Orlando, FL
>To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org
>
>   Has anyone heard of this outfit?
>
>
>
>   Just got a calling soliciting this "workshop" and I
>   tend to be very skeptical...
>
>
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>
>   Thank you,
>
>
>
>   Jeanne V. Ware
>
>   Director
>
>   Office of Research Programs and Services
>
>   New College of Florida
>
>   5800 Bay Shore Road, COH 212
>
>   Sarasota, Florida 34243
>
>   941.487.4649
>
>   941.487.4201 fax
>
>   http://www.ncf.edu/orps/
>
>
>
>   ----------------------------------------------------
>
>   From: xxxxxx@americangrantacademy.com
>   [mailto:xxxxxx@americangrantacademy.com]
>   Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 3:22 PM
>   To: Ware, Jeanne
>   Subject: Professional Grant Writer Certification
>   Workshop Apr 9-11 Orlando, FL
>
>
>
>     PROFESSIONAL GRANT WRITER CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP
>
>
>
>                    To be held at the
>
>
>
>         MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN  LAKE BUENA VISTA
>
>
>
>                     Orlando, Florida
>
>
>
>          April 9-11, 2007    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
>
>
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>
>
>                       Sponsored by:
>
>                THE AMERICAN GRANT ACADEMY
>
>               "Our Mission Is Your Grant"
>
>
>
>   The American Grant Academy is offering a three day
>   PROFESSIONAL GRANT WRITER CERTIFICATION course.  Our
>   comprehensive workshop provides the methodologies
>   required to engage in professional writing, grant
>   research, and program planning. This course is for
>   novice grant writers seeking an effective and
>   comprehensive foundation in grant writing,
>   and intermediate grant writers looking for an
>   infusion of the latest grant
>   research strategies, techniques, and methods to
>   increase successful grant submissions.
>
>
>
>   Upon course completion, participants receive a
>   Professional Grant Writer Certificate of Completion,
>   CEU credit hours along with the confidence, skills,
>   and inspiration to excel in the development of
>   organizational grant proposal goals. Participants
>   will also receive a one-year Associate membership to
>   The American Grant Academy.  As an Associate, you
>   may use AGA's phone consultation service at no cost.
>   Please call for details.
>
>
>
>   AGA's Orlando workshop will focus on regional
>   funding activities. Researchers, development
>   professionals, non-profit personnel, faculty and
>   graduate students are encourage to attend to
>   strengthen their grant development strategies
>   and 'get the edge' on grant submissions.
>
>
>
>   If you know someone who may be interested in this
>   opportunity, please  forward this announcement.   We
>   encourage you to enroll as soon as possible due to
>   limited seating. For more information call us at
>   (877)55-GRANT or visit our website at:
>    http://AmericanGrantAcademy.com
>
>
>
>
>
>   The PROFESSIONAL GRANT WRITER CERTIFICATION course
>   objectives cover three major areas:
>
>
>
>    I. GRANT PROPOSAL PROCESS OVERVIEW
>
>     o Identify and demystify the components of the
>       grant proposal process
>     o Identify processes for successful collaboration
>       with foundation, corporate and
>       government funders
>     o Understand the elements necessary to target,
>       build and maintain relationships with potential
>       funders
>     o Identify the characteristics of a fast and
>       exceptional writer
>     o Develop project plans, and shaping the plans
>       into proposals
>     o Conduct effective foundation, corporate, and
>       government research
>
>   II. GRANT PROPOSAL CREATION
>
>     o Step-by-step techniques, and approaches leading
>       to the mastery of the grant writing process
>     o Analyze the mindset of government and foundation
>       grant makers regarding the process of reviewing
>       and scoring grant proposals
>     o Identify the components of the proposal
>       development process,  including, proposal
>       creation/editing
>     o Plan and develop a workable draft grant
>       proposal
>
>
>
>   III. GRANT PROPOSAL MANAGEMENT AND ACQUISITION
>
>     o  Evaluate and package an error-free grant
>       proposal
>     o  Develop future funding strategies
>     o  Understand how to generate reports for the
>       Board of Directors, foundation, corporate  and
>       government entities
>     o  Maintain effective organizational and time
>       management skills
>
>
>
>
>
>   Registration:
>
>
>
>   The three-day workshop is $629.00 per participant
>   and includes tuition, all course materials,
>   certificate, and continental breakfasts.
>
>
>
>   Special rates are available for participants staying
>   overnight. Groups of 10 or more registering
>   simultaneously, receive a 10% discount! Seating is
>   limited.
>
>
>
>
>
>   To register Online visit:
>   http://americangrantacademy.com . Click on
>   the Registration link and upon completion, a
>   confirmation e-mail will be sent.
>
>
>
>   To register by Phone:  Please call toll free
>   877 -55-GRANT (554-7268)   Our staff associates will
>   be happy to assist you.
>
>
>
>   To register by E-mail: Please contact
>   xxxxxx@americangrantacademy.com
>
>
>
>
>
>   Please provide the following information to reserve
>   seating:
>
>
>
>   Name /Organization / Phone number
>
>
>
>   Registration information: All registrants will
>   receive a Welcome package with all
>   pertinent information.
>
>
>
>
>
>   Workshop Location:
>
>
>
>   Marriott Residence Inn Orlando   Lake Buena Vista
>
>
>
>   11450 Marbella Palm Court
>
>
>
>   Orlando, FL
>
>
>
>
>
>   We look forward to seeing you at our next Workshop!
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>               THE AMERICAN GRANT ACADEMY
>
>                "Our Mission Is Your Grant"
>
>
>
>
>
>    The American Grant Academy, LLC    124 Mt. Auburn
>  St. Suite 200N,    University Place, Harvard Square
>                Cambridge, MA 02138-5700
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