Certificate of Grant Research and Outcomes: From Discovery to Impact

Starting

February 4, 2026

Start Time

1:00 pm ET

End Time

4:30 pm ET

Location

Virtual

Event Type

Nonprofit University

Registration Details

Members: $180
Non-Members: $238
NOTE: You must be able to attend both live online sessions (Feb. 4 and 11) to receive the certificate. If you need to miss a day, please contact nu@gcn.org to move your registration to the next offering of this certificate. Please note that viewing the recording will not count towards your attendance for this series.

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Overview

Strengthen your grant-seeking success from start to finish. Learn how to define, measure, and write outcomes that demonstrate the real impact of your programs. This hands-on, two-part series equips nonprofit staff with the tools to research the right funding opportunities and translate activities into clear, funder-ready outcomes, giving your organization a competitive edge in securing grants. Through exercises and practical examples, you’ll leave confident in your ability to write outcomes that tell your story with clarity and credibility. 

Key Activities

  • Translating program activities into measurable (SMART) outcomes that funders understand and value. 
  • Reviewing and analyzing funder guidelines to align outcomes with their priorities. 
  • Drafting, revising, and peer-reviewing outcome statements for your nonprofit’s programs to build confidence and clarity. 

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Research and identify grant opportunities that align with your organization’s mission and programs.  
  • Align outcomes with funder priorities and expectations.
  • Use outcomes to strengthen grant applications and program reporting. 

Registration note

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Facilitator(s)

taylor rambo
Taylor Rambo

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