This is not a real certification but a marketing tool. And anyway, how many academics seeking funding for work want to be a certified grant writer? CH > 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 :) > > > Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose. > It is a seeking that he who wishes may know the cosmic secrets of the > world and that they dwell therein. > ~Zora Neale Hurston~ > > > Kim A. Pachetti, Ed.M., C.R.A. > Director > Office of Sponsored Programs > Canisius College > 2001 Main Street > Churchill Tower, Room 313 > Buffalo, New York 14208 > Voice: 716-888-2103 > Fax: 716-888-3743 > > > ---- Original message ---- >>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... >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> >> >>This is a one time announcement. We do adhere and support >>responsible and ethical e-mail marketing practices. 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