Learn How to Find, Write, and Win Grants — Without Hiring a Grant Writer
A self-paced course for nonprofit leaders who are ready to confidently secure funding and grow their mission — without wasting time chasing the wrong grants.
You’re passionate about your mission, but when it comes to grants…
- You don’t know where to find the right ones.
- You feel overwhelmed writing proposals from scratch.
- You’re not sure if you’re “grant ready.”
- You’ve tried learning from free webinars but still feel stuck.
I’ve been there — and that’s exactly why I created Funding Your Mission.
✨ “The step-by-step framework and group accountability were exactly what I needed to prioritize my time and actually get it done. The process was easy to follow and implement, and it gave me a clear, organized way to gather our data and define our needs for proposals. Laying out a plan also helped me focus my energy on the opportunities with the greatest potential return. We have had a 718% increase in our grants income in 2025—more than 7× growth from 2024."
- Lindsay, Winter 2025 Cohort
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ENROLL NOWFunding Your Mission: The Nonprofit's Guide to Grant Writing Success is a step-by-step course designed to help you create a complete, funder-ready grant strategy — from idea to submission.
✅ Perfect for anyone needing to learn or improve their grant writing skills and strategy
✅ Teaches you how to think like a funder
✅ Gives you templates, checklists, and language that wins grants
What’s Inside Funding Your Mission: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Grant Writing Success
This step-by-step course walks you through everything you need to find, write, and win grants — without hiring a grant writer.
Each module builds on the next so you leave with a complete, funder-ready grant strategy you can use again and again.
Module 1: Are You Grant Ready?
Before you write a single word, learn what funders look for and how to position your organization for success.
🧾 You’ll complete the Grant Ready Checklist to make sure your foundation is strong and funder-ready from day one.
Module 2: Understanding Funders & Grant Types
Not all grants are created equal — and knowing the difference is key.
💰 You’ll learn about government and foundation grants, explore different grant types and purposes, and understand the key terms and structures that make proposals successful.
Module 3: Clarifying Your Mission & Impact
Funders invest in clarity. This module helps you clearly define your “why,” your approach, and your impact.
🎯 You’ll create your Theory of Change and Logic Model, craft a powerful Needs Statement, and identify the inputs, activities, and outcomes that drive your vision forward.
Module 4: Building Your Grant Template
This is where everything comes together.
📄 You’ll build your master grant template — a reusable foundation you can adapt for every grant you apply for.
We’ll walk step-by-step through how to write about:
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Your organization’s history and demographics
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Your programs, goals, and intended outcomes
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Your evaluation plan and sustainability strategy
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Your partnerships and budget narrative
Module 5: Finding Grants
Now that your story is ready, it’s time to find the right funders.
🔍 You’ll learn how to use Google searches, Foundation Directory Online, and 990s to identify funders who already invest in organizations like yours.
Module 6: Aligning with Funders
Here’s where you turn strategy into results.
✨ You’ll learn how to use your grant template to match funders, tailor your language to their priorities, and make every proposal feel like a perfect fit.
By the end of this course, you’ll have:
✅ A complete grant proposal ready to submit
✅ A strategy for identifying the right funders
✅ The confidence to communicate your organization’s impact clearly
✅ Lifetime access to all lessons, templates, and updates
Who this course is for...
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Nonprofit founders or leaders building their first funding strategy
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Those tired of spinning their wheels writing random grants
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Anyone who wants to grow their confidence in grant writing before 2026
💬 What My Students Are Saying
✨ “Sharing a win: We received a $10,000 grant this week from a foundation that we did not have a relationship with! While there have been plenty of no’s rolling in this month, this feels like a milestone because the first gift can be the hardest.”
✨ “Thanks to my wonderful grant writing mentor, Emily Kerr, we were selected to receive a 2-year grant from the SC Office on Aging ($50,000!) to help people living with dementia get outside for a walk and some 1-1 socialization! Thanks for the guidance on grant writing!”
✨ “Emily's Funding Your Mission: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Grant Writing Success course is a must-have resource for any nonprofit looking to excel in grant applications. This comprehensive guide is packed with valuable ideas, examples, and actionable insights that simplify the often daunting process of grant writing. One of the standout features is the inclusion of practical templates that allow users to practice and refine their skills effectively. Whether you're just starting or looking to improve your grant writing strategy, this course provides the tools and confidence needed to succeed. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to enhance their nonprofit's funding efforts!”
✨ Working with Emily didn’t just make me a better grant writer, it helped me grow in confidence and find my own voice in this field! I now feel confident in my ability as a grant writer and believe I have the experience to do so. Her guidance was invaluable, and I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher. I wouldn’t be where I am now in my knowledge of grant writing without her, and I will carry these lessons forward in every grant I write!”
GET ENROLLED TODAY!
Your Investment
Get lifetime access to the course, templates, and all future updates.
$499
(Full value: $1,500 coaching equivalent)
ENROLL NOW💡 Still on the Fence?
If you’ve been thinking things like:
“We’re too small for grants.”
“I don’t even know where to start.”
“It’s not in the budget right now.”
You’re not alone — and that’s exactly why I created this course.
This program was built for nonprofit leaders who are in the trenches — juggling programs, people, and paperwork, trying to do it all while still finding time to grow.
You don’t need a full-time grant writer or a bigger team.
You need a system that helps you:
💡 Clarify your need, your work, and your impact
💰 Build confidence in your funding strategy
🧭 Create structure so you can scale sustainably
Because the truth is, you can’t grow without clarity — and you can’t sustain growth without funding.
This self-paced e-course gives you both.
You’ll walk away with the tools, templates, and confidence to secure funding and scale your mission — without burning out in the process.
Hi, I’m Emily 👋
Over a decade ago, I started my first nonprofit with nothing but a vision and a lot of questions. Since then, I’ve:
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Founded and grown Charleston Hope, a nonprofit serving thousands of students with mental health and social-emotional support.
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Helped launch three other thriving nonprofits in the U.S.
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Secured over $2.5 million in grant funding for nonprofits just like yours.
But here’s the thing—I didn’t figure it out overnight. I wasted hours Googling, writing bad drafts, and learning through trial and error. I know firsthand how overwhelming grant writing feels in the beginning.
That’s why I created Catalyst Nonprofit Coaching and my course, Funding Your Mission: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Grant Writing Success.
Enroll Now!
You’ve built something incredible.
Let’s make sure it gets the funding it deserves.
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