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There are a variety of products available on this site for aspiring beginners,
and seasoned administrators, entrepreneurs, business owners and nonprofit managers.
There are three categories of products:
1. FREE TEMPLATES
Related to the Free YouTube Videos on the YouTube Channel (w.c.ballard or @grantwritingfornonprofits)
2. BUSINESS OR NONPROFIT DETAILED SAMPLES
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3. ONLINE GRANT WRITING CLASSES:
For a small fee students are trained in the basics of grant writing. Every section of a grant structure is instructed in a separate lesson and in detail with samples, worksheets and fill-in templates.
Over the course of 12 dynamic sessions, you’ll be guided through every section of a winning grant proposal, from crafting a compelling narrative to developing a strong budget and evaluation plan. Make the course work for you by practicing your writing using the worksheets and templates. We strongly encourage you to draft a real proposal for an actual program or project and develop it step-by-step during the class — treating each assignment as a building block toward a fundable application. Practicing with real content accelerates learning and leaves you with a proposal you can submit immediately.
According to the overwhelming majority of my former students, my classes are more informative, detailed and educational than any they have ever participated in. So dive in and fulfill your goals and dreams of becoming a proficient grant writer.
W.C. Ballard
- $5
$5 - 2025 Business Plan - Complete Example by WC Ballard
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- 1 file
This is a pdf file prepared by W.C. Ballard of a complete business plan model for a fictitious company titled: The Greeney Apple Company. It can be used by anyone who purchases it to reword it or copy some of its elements.
- $5
$5 - ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 501C3 TEMPLATE AND SAMPLE
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- 2 files
- 90-day access
$5 downloadable fill-in template and complete sample for an IRS-Compliant Articles of Incorporation for 501c3 nonprofits. A free YouTube video explains the writing process in detail. Go to YouTube YouTube content: Here's the link - https://youtu.be/nqiLTnDqAjo
- $5
$5 - LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT-TEMPLATE AND SAMPLE
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- 2 Lessons
W.C. Ballard has provided 2 items for the price of $5: 1) A fill-in template Word Doc of a complete operating agreement and 2) a pdf complete sample of an operating agreement for an online retail business. The free video instructions are on YouTube. Just type in "wcballard" and all the instructional videos pop up. You can find other templates on the website for free or at a low cost for the value of each item.
- Free
FREE TEMPLATES: GRANT WRITING STEP BY STEP
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- 11 files
W.C. Ballard has provided Free Templates to the public for downloading, some for nonprofits and some for businesses. Go through them to determine which is best for your business. They are copyrighted and for your personal use for your business but not provided to revise for resale or distribution.
- Free
SESSION 00: FREE WELCOME VIDEO TO GRANT-WRITING FOR NONPROFITS STEP-BY-STEP
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- 1 file
Free Welcome Video: This training is designed to provide beginners or un-seasoned grant writers with a detailed step-by-step guide for the creation of a grant proposal. Each session takes you from how to become grant-ready to submitting an application or proposal. It's designed for those looking for a simple but detailed guide that walks them through preparation and creation of a grant application.
- $12.99
SESSION 01: ARE YOU GRANT-READY?
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- 3 Lessons
- 180-day access
This is the first of 12 training modules on writing and submitting a grant proposal. You will learn the steps of becoming grant-ready: One Video lesson and two checklists to download. Your trainer W.C. Ballard will issue you a certificate upon completion. For more information about grants and nonprofits, access free videos on YouTube by searching: w.c.ballard.
- $12.99
SESSION 02: THE PROBLEM STATEMENT
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- 3 Lessons
- 180-day access
This is the second of 12 training sessions that walk you through understanding, writing and submitting a grant proposal. There are detailed steps of writing a problem statement which is one of the most important elements of a proposal. It provides one video lesson, a worksheet and a checklist to download. Your trainer W.C. Ballard will issue a certificate upon completion. Access free videos on YouTube: w.c.ballard.
- $12.99
SESSION 03: THE AGENCY CAPABILITY STATEMENT
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- 2 Lessons
- 180-day access
This is the 3rd of 12 training sessions that walks you through understanding, creating and submitting a grant proposal. This session assists you in writing an essential Agency Capability Statement. It provides a training video, example, and worksheet for writing your first draft. This statement highlights your core competencies for implementing a successful program. A certificate will be issued upon completion.
- $12.99
SESSION 04: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
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- 4 Lessons
- 120-day access
This is the fourth of 12 sessions that walks you through understanding, creating and submitting a grant proposal. You will understand and learn how to write goals and objectives in the grant proposal which are two of the most important elements of a proposal. It includes an mp4 video, worksheet and “Smart Tips” sheets to use during the video and keep you on track. A certificate will be issued upon completion.
- $12.99
SESSION 05: LOGIC MODELS
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- 5 files
- 365-day access
In this lesson 5 of a total of 12, W.C. Ballard introduces students to "Logic Models", tools used by funders, managers, and evaluators of programs to evaluate the effectiveness of a program.” Students will learn how to prepare and create a logic model from beginning to end.
This lesson takes students step-by-step with:
A detailed video
Worksheets
Examples and sample Ideas for creating a logic model.
- $12.99
SESSION 06: LETTERS OF INTENT AND INQUIRY
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- 6 Lessons
- 120-day access
In lesson 6, you will learn the definition of both type of letters, when they are used, the difference between the two and how to write each one. This lesson provides an mp4 video just under 15 minutes and 5 downloads that include examples, a fill-in letter, and a worksheet to help you prepare a letter. Go to YouTube for my free videos on nonprofits, grants and where to find them; search under w.c.ballard.
- $12.99
SESSION 07: THE PROJECT NARRATIVE
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- 3 files
- 180-day access
SESSION 7: THE PROJECT NARRATIVE ALSO CALLED "THE PLAN, INCLUDES AN MP4 VIDEO LESSON, WORK SHEET, CHECKLIST AND A SAMPLE NARRATIVE. A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION WILL BE ISSUE AFTER COMPLETION.
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- $12.99
SESSION 08: THE TIMELINE
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- 5 Lessons
This is the 8th session of 12 lessons in grant writing. You will learn about creating a timeline for your program that aligns with your goals and objectives. Downloads include an mp4 instructional video, three samples and a template for creating a timeline for your program. Your trainer, W.C. Ballard will issue you a certificate upon completion.
- $12.99
SESSION 09: THE EVALUATION (Grant Writing for Nonprofits)
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- 5 Lessons
- 180-day access
This lesson is Session 9 of a 12-Session Tutorial and training. It defines an evaluation, the process, and how evaluation tools are developed to measure the success of your project or program. There is an mp4 video, and 4 downloads: sample evaluation plans, sample surveys and pre and posts tests. The evaluation process must align with goals, objectives and project narrative. A certificate of completion is provided.
- $12.99
SESSION 10: THE BUDGET
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- 8 Lessons
- 120-day access
This is Session 10 of 12 lessons of the "Grant Writing Step-By Step" Class. It has two videos because of its detailed comprehensive tutorial on the theory of proposal budgeting and creating a budget from scratch. Downloads include three templates, a checklist, a sample of a budget, and a handout on "Cost Categories."
- $12.99
SESSION 11: THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY/INTRODUCTION
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- 6 Lessons
- 180-day access
This lesson is the 11th of 12 sessions in the Grant Writing Step-By-Step series taught by W.C. Ballard. It covers the definition, theory and practical application of preparing an Executive Summary of a grant proposal which summarizes the content of the full proposal. Students are provided an mp4 video, and five downloads of a template, checklist and samples. A certificate is issued upon completion of the session.
- $12.99
SESSION 12: SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION
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- 3 Lessons
- 180-day access
This is the Last session in the Grant Writing Step-By- Step Series of Classes. It wraps up the final steps you go through to submit your application or proposal to the funding agency. There are two checklists provided to download and use as you watch the accompanying video. A certificate is provided upon completion. By the end of this session, you should have a draft of a full proposal.
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