Grant Writing Certificate Course
This in person workshop is designed to help students develop award winning grant proposals in an interactive style.
Students will learn the basic components of a grant proposal and how to craft each component to position their agency for success.
Learning Objectives:
Opening Paragraphs
Need/Case Statements
Agency Description
Program description including goals/objectives/outcomes.
You will learn how to find funders with priorities that fit your situation and how to help funders further their own philanthropic objectives, ultimately resulting in the support of your nonprofit. For each section of the workshop, students submit real-life examples from their own agency for critique and improvement. In each workshop, we strive to have one representative of a foundation visit to explain how they make decisions about granting funds to help guide your future proposals.
Course Dates:
Mark your calendars to ensure you attend all five workshops required to complete your certification.
January 9, 2025
January 16, 2025
January 23, 2025
January 30, 2025
February 6, 2025
Meet Your Instructor:
Scott Evans has been a freelance grant writer since 2005 and is the former Director of Development for the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. Scott has written proposals for many types of non-profits including education, research, human services, youth development, workforce development, and the arts. He also serves as the Administrator for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Orange County chapter and is a Past-President of the organization. His measurement of the success of the course is dependent on the students’ writing improvement and their better understanding of the audience, that is reading their proposals and making decisions. With that, students will create clear overtures that accurately portray their organizations’ good work.
Centering Humans in AI and Personalization
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven personalization, it’s easy to lose sight of the people behind the numbers.
This session, presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), explores the importance of keeping human connections at the heart of AI-enabled strategies. Participants will discover how to use AI tools ethically and effectively to enhance donor engagement while ensuring that technology amplifies, rather than replaces, meaningful relationships.
Learning Objectives:
Understand Ethical AI Use: Learn to identify and implement ethical practices for using AI and personalization in fundraising, ensuring transparency and donor trust.
Leverage AI to Enhance Human Relationships: Explore strategies to use AI tools to strengthen donor relationships without compromising the personal touch that drives engagement.
Balance Technology with Humanity: Develop practical approaches to integrate AI-powered personalization while centering empathy and authenticity in all donor communications.
Major Gift Fundraising: Building Relationships with High-Impact Donors
Major gifts can significantly impact your nonprofit’s ability to grow and serve your mission.
In this course, you’ll learn how to identify, cultivate, and steward high-impact donors who are passionate about your cause. Build the skills needed to create meaningful relationships that lead to transformational gifts.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the process of major gift fundraising for nonprofits.
Learn how to identify and research potential major donors.
Develop strategies to cultivate and build relationships with high-impact donors.
Create donor stewardship plans to ensure long-term engagement.
Align major gift fundraising efforts with your overall development strategy.
State of Mobile & Online Fundraising
OneOC is proud to partner with AFP-OC to offer this webinar.
For 60 years, AFP has been the standard-bearer for professionalism in fundraising. AFP-OC empowers individuals and organizations to practice ethical fundraising through professional education, networking, research and advocacy.
This webinar will analyze the state of nonprofit online fundraising and marketing, including the latest industry benchmarks, trends, and successes. We'll uncover the top challenges nonprofits face online and how to overcome them. Plus, we’ll examine where nonprofits are thriving online and what’s next for digital engagement and fundraising.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the latest online fundraising and marketing trends, including what’s next for nonprofits
Uncover which areas of online fundraising that are thriving, and which are declining
See the latest industry and peer benchmarks to measure your nonprofit performance.
Meet Your Trainer:
Mike Smusz brings 19 years of digital fundraising experience to his role as Director of Nonprofit Customer Experience at Tatango, a text messaging platform for nonprofits and political candidates. Prior to Tatango, Mike spent 15 years at Blackbaud leading a team of digital consultants that helped nonprofits improve their online fundraising, monthly giving, email marketing and peer-to-peer fundraising programs. Mike started his nonprofit career managing Ride for Roswell from 2003 to 2005 in his hometown of Buffalo, NY.
Corporate Sponsorships: Building Strategic Partnerships
Corporate sponsorships offer a powerful way to support your nonprofit’s mission while building relationships with local businesses.
This course will teach you how to secure sponsorships that provide financial support and boost visibility for both parties. Learn how to approach corporations and create mutually beneficial partnerships.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the value of corporate sponsorships in nonprofit fundraising.
Learn how to identify and approach potential corporate sponsors.
Develop proposals that highlight the mutual benefits of sponsorship.
Create sponsorship packages that align with corporate and nonprofit goals.
Build and maintain long-term corporate partnerships.
Meet Your Trainer:
Clare McKenna joined OneOC in 2024 with over 30 years of nonprofit leadership experience. Known for her motivational style and ability to align teams, Clare helps organizations push beyond comfort zones to reach their fullest potential. She believes that strong relationships are the foundation of thriving nonprofits and excels at connecting people to achieve strategic outcomes. Clare’s expertise spans fundraising, public relations, event management, and executive management, with a track record of implementing high-performance systems to drive success. She holds a BA in Liberal Studies from California State University, Fullerton.
Marketing for Nonprofits: Building Awareness and Engagement
Successful marketing is essential for building awareness, engaging supporters, and increasing donations.
This course will teach you how to create marketing strategies that amplify your nonprofit’s mission and engage your audience. Learn to craft messages that resonate and inspire action across multiple platforms.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the role of marketing in advancing your nonprofit’s mission.
Learn how to develop marketing strategies that drive engagement and donations.
Create compelling messaging that resonates with diverse audiences.
Use social media, email marketing, and content marketing effectively.
Measure the impact of your marketing campaigns using analytics.
Building a Strong Nonprofit Brand: Strategies to Elevate Your Mission
A strong brand is essential for nonprofits to stand out, attract supporters, and communicate their mission effectively.
This course will teach nonprofit professionals how to create and manage a cohesive brand that resonates with their audience. Learn how to develop a clear brand identity, craft compelling messaging, and build brand loyalty that drives your organization’s growth and impact.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the fundamentals of nonprofit branding and its importance for mission success.
Learn how to develop a clear and authentic brand identity that reflects your organization’s values and goals.
Discover strategies for crafting consistent messaging across all communication channels.
Explore techniques to strengthen brand recognition and build trust with donors, volunteers, and stakeholders.
Gain insights on how to measure and adapt your branding strategy to ensure long-term growth and relevance.
How Compelling Videos Drive Success for Nonprofits
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the industry and take your organization's brand impact to the next level.
Throughout the course, participants will learn the importance of video marketing for nonprofits, and how a well-told story can significantly increase brand awareness and impact. Blaire and her team will share their expertise in producing documentary-style marketing videos, guiding attendees through the process of identifying the key messages in their nonprofit branding to connect with audiences on a deeper level.
Learning Objectives:
Learn how to use video marketing as a powerful tool for raising awareness, inspiring engagement, and attracting donors to your cause.
Understand the fundamentals of storytelling in video marketing and how it can become the cornerstone of your nonprofit's branding strategy.
Discover how to identify and articulate the key messages that define your nonprofit's mission, creating videos that connect with your audience on a deeper level.
Explore real-world examples and case studies to learn how to produce impactful, documentary-style videos that amplify your nonprofit's voice.
Learn how to harness the emotional power of storytelling to create meaningful connections with your audience and turn viewers into long-term supporters.
Grant Writing Certificate Course
This in person workshop is designed to help students develop award winning grant proposals in an interactive style.
Students will learn the basic components of a grant proposal and how to craft each component to position their agency for success.
Throughout this certificate, you will learn and create:
Opening Paragraphs
Need/Case Statements
Agency Description
Program description including goals/objectives/outcomes.
You will learn how to find funders with priorities that fit your situation and how to help funders further their own philanthropic objectives, ultimately resulting in the support of your nonprofit. For each section of the workshop, students submit real-life examples from their own agency for critique and improvement. In each workshop, we strive to have one representative of a foundation visit to explain how they make decisions about granting funds to help guide your future proposals.
Course Dates:
April 10, 2025
April 17, 2025
April 24, 2025
May 1, 2025
May 8, 2025
Meet Your Instructor:
Scott Evans has been a freelance grant writer since 2005 and is the former Director of Development for the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. Scott has written proposals for many types of non-profits including education, research, human services, youth development, workforce development, and the arts. He also serves as the Administrator for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Orange County chapter and is a Past-President of the organization. His measurement of the success of the course is dependent on the students’ writing improvement and their better understanding of the audience, that is reading their proposals and making decisions. With that, students will create clear overtures that accurately portray their organizations’ good work.
Board Fundraising Leadership: Maximizing Your Board’s Role in Fundraising
Your board members can be powerful advocates for fundraising.
This course teaches board members how to take an active role in fundraising efforts and build relationships with donors. Learn how to equip your board with the tools and confidence they need to contribute meaningfully to your organization’s financial success.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the board’s role in nonprofit fundraising.
Learn techniques to engage board members in fundraising activities.
Develop strategies to build relationships between board members and donors.
Equip board members with the tools and confidence to participate in fundraising.
Align board fundraising efforts with organizational development goals.
Storytelling for Fundraising: Crafting a Compelling Case for Support
Your nonprofit’s story is your most powerful fundraising tool.
This course will teach you how to craft compelling stories that engage donors emotionally and inspire them to give. Learn to communicate your mission and impact in ways that resonate and drive action.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the importance of storytelling in nonprofit fundraising.
Learn how to craft compelling narratives that engage donors emotionally.
Identify key elements of a strong case for support.
Use storytelling techniques to communicate your mission and impact.
Develop strategies to integrate storytelling into your overall fundraising efforts.
Fundraising Events: Planning and Executing Memorable Experiences
Well-executed fundraising events can generate revenue, build community, and elevate your nonprofit’s profile.
This course will teach you how to plan, organize, and execute memorable events that inspire generosity. Learn the best practices for event management, sponsorships, and donor engagement.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the key elements of successful fundraising events.
Learn how to plan and execute events that align with fundraising goals.
Develop strategies to engage donors and sponsors through event participation.
Create event budgets and timelines for efficient project management.
Assess the success of fundraising events through post-event analysis.
Grant Writing Certificate Course
This in person workshop is designed to help students develop award winning grant proposals in an interactive style.
Students will learn the basic components of a grant proposal and how to craft each component to position their agency for success. Budgets and budget narratives will also be covered and explained. You’ll learn how to find funders with priorities that fit your situation and how to help funders further their own philanthropic objectives, ultimately resulting in the support of your nonprofit. For each section of the workshop, students submit real-life examples from their own agency for critique and improvement. In each workshop, we strive to have one representative of a foundation visit to explain how they make decisions about granting funds to help guide your future proposals.
Throughout this certificate, you will learn and create:
Opening Paragraphs
Need/Case Statements
Agency Description
Program description including goals/objectives/outcomes.
Meet the Instructor:
Scott Evans has been a freelance grant writer since 2005 and is the former Director of Development for the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. Scott has written proposals for many types of non-profits including education, research, human services, youth development, workforce development, and the arts. He also serves as the Administrator for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Orange County chapter and is a Past-President of the organization. His measurement of the success of the course is dependent on the students’ writing improvement and their better understanding of the audience, that is reading their proposals and making decisions. With that, students will create clear overtures that accurately portray their organizations’ good work.
Micro Events, Major Impact: Maximizing Small-Scale Fundraising for Big Results
In the world of fundraising, sometimes the smallest events can create the biggest impact.
"Micro Events, Major Impact" is a dynamic course that explores how nonprofits can harness the power of small-scale, intimate events to drive donor engagement and achieve significant results. OneOC, in partnership with AFP-OC, is proud to offer this cutting-edge training that combines over 60 years of AFP’s expertise in ethical and professional fundraising.
Whether you’re looking to stretch a limited budget or build deeper connections with your supporters, this course will provide actionable strategies for planning, executing, and maximizing the effectiveness of micro events. Learn how to create memorable experiences that inspire donor loyalty and generate lasting impact, all while maintaining the highest ethical standards in fundraising.
Learning Objectives:
Learn how small, personalized events can create meaningful engagement with donors and drive long-term support for your nonprofit.
Discover how to plan and execute impactful micro events on a limited budget without compromising on quality or donor experience.
Understand how micro events foster stronger relationships with donors, leading to increased retention, deeper connections, and higher donor satisfaction.
Explore ethical considerations in event-based fundraising, guided by AFP-OC’s expertise in professional and ethical fundraising standards.
Learn how to design micro events that are scalable and sustainable, ensuring they contribute to long-term fundraising success and organizational growth.
Meet The Funder
Meet the Funder, co-hosted by OneOC and OC Grantmakers, aims to bring nonprofits together for an in-depth and intimate discussion to better understand community foundations as a valuable resource, providing an exclusive opportunity to meet-and-greet and learn about the funding guidelines.
Grant Writing Essentials: Crafting Winning Proposals
Effective grant writing can unlock significant funding for your nonprofit.
This course will guide you through the essentials of writing winning grant proposals that resonate with funders. Learn how to tell your nonprofit’s story in a way that aligns with grant requirements and maximizes your chances of success.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the key components of a successful grant proposal.
Learn how to research and identify appropriate grant opportunities.
Develop skills to align your nonprofit’s mission with funder priorities.
Write compelling narratives and budgets that strengthen your proposal.
Create systems to track and manage grant applications and reporting.
Monthly Giving Programs: Building a Reliable Donor Base
Monthly giving programs provide a steady, reliable source of income for nonprofits.
This course will teach you how to develop and grow a successful monthly giving program that keeps donors engaged long-term. Learn how to inspire donors to give consistently and strengthen their commitment to your cause.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the benefits of monthly giving programs for nonprofits.
Learn how to design and launch an effective monthly giving campaign.
Develop strategies to engage and retain recurring donors.
Create donor recognition and stewardship plans for monthly givers.
Use analytics to track and optimize the success of your monthly giving program.
Mastering Social Media Marketing for Nonprofits: Amplify Your Mission Online
In today's digital world, social media is essential for expanding your nonprofit’s reach, engaging supporters, and driving meaningful action.
This course provides nonprofit professionals with the tools and strategies to leverage social media effectively. Learn how to create impactful content, grow your audience, and turn online engagement into real-world support for your cause.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the fundamentals of social media marketing and its importance for nonprofits.
Develop a social media strategy aligned with your nonprofit’s mission and goals.
Learn how to create engaging content that resonates with your audience across platforms.
Explore tools and tactics for growing your online presence and increasing follower engagement.
Measure the success of your social media efforts using analytics and adapt strategies for greater impact.
Meet The Funder
Meet the Funder, co-hosted by OneOC and OC Grantmakers, aims to bring nonprofits together for an in-depth and intimate discussion to better understand community foundations as a valuable resource, providing an exclusive opportunity to meet-and-greet and learn about the funding guidelines.
Marketing on a Shoestring Budget
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Budgeting
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Endowments
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Event Fundraising
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