ECE540 Grant Writing and Fundraising for Early Childhood Programs

This course will examine grants writing and fundraising as an integral part of an organization's strategic plan. Participants will develop short-range and long-range fundraising goals as they relate to program mission and philosophy. Topics included will be potential revenue sources and effective fundraising strategies for early childhood programs. Students will learn the components of an effective grant proposal and the reasons why many proposals fail to get funded. Field experiences will provide an opportunity for students will gain proficiency in conducting a fundraising event or writing a grant proposal for their early childhood program. Prerequisite(s): none 1-2 semester hours