
About the Grantsmanship Certificate Program
Develop the expertise to successfully secure and manage grant funding through UNH’s Certificate Program in Grantsmanship. This comprehensive program equips you with the practical skills needed to research funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and manage awarded projects with efficiency and confidence.
You’ll gain hands-on experience in identifying funding sources, transforming ideas into fundable concepts, and writing persuasive grant applications. The program also covers essential project management strategies to help you stay on track, meet reporting requirements, manage budgets, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders. A selection of elective workshops allows you to further deepen your skills in grant writing and fundraising.
Certificate Requirements
- Complete four (4) required workshops
Introduction to Grantwriting
Introduction to Fundraising for Nonprofits
Advanced Grantwriting: Understanding Your Audience and Being True to Your Mission
Grant Management Essentials for Nonprofits - Complete two (2) elective workshops.
- Complete required and elective courses within a two year period.
- Enroll in the Grantsmanship Certificate program. To enroll in the Grantsmanship Certificate program, add the "GW Certificate Enrollment fee" to your cart at checkout when signing up for any of the elective workshops (an additional one-time $50 fee).
Once you have completed all of the required workshops, a digital certificate of completion will be issued to you and a hard copy will be mailed to your address on file within 2-4 weeks.
Upcoming Workshops & Programs
- Introduction to Nonprofit Financial Management | September 12 | Live Online
- Introduction to Grantwriting | September 26 | Live Online
- Introduction to Fundraising for Nonprofits | October 10 | Live Online
- Nonprofit Planning and Evaluation | October 16 & 17 | Live Online
- Nonprofit Board Development & Governance | December 5 | Live Online
- Project Management for Non Project Managers | December 5 | Live Online
- Introduction to Nonprofit Financial Management | January 16 | Live Online
- Introduction to Grantwriting | January 30 | Live Online
- Introduction to Fundraising for Nonprofits | February 13 | Live Online
- Nonprofit Planning and Evaluation | February 26 & 27 | Live Online
- Nonprofit Board Development & Governance | April 24 | Live Online
- Email Marketing Strategy and Execution | June 13 | Live Online
- Introduction to Nonprofit Financial Management | September 12 | Live Online
- Introduction to Basic Project Management | September 12 & 19 | Live Online
- Introduction to Grantwriting | September 26 | Live Online
- Human Resources 101: Practitioner Skills Workshop | October 2 | Live Online
- Google Analytics | October 8 | UNH - Manchester / Hybrid (In-Person or Live Online)
- Introduction to Fundraising for Nonprofits | October 10 | Live Online
- Nonprofit Planning and Evaluation | October 16 & 17 | Live Online
- Project Management for Non Project Managers | December 5 | Live Online
- Nonprofit Board Development & Governance | December 5 | Live Online
- Introduction to Nonprofit Financial Management | January 16 | Live Online
- Introduction to Grantwriting | January 30 | Live Online
- Introduction to Fundraising for Nonprofits | February 13 | Live Online
- Nonprofit Planning and Evaluation | February 26 & 27 | Live Online
- Managing a Volunteer Program | March 5 & 6 | Live Online
- Nonprofit Board Development & Governance | April 24 | Live Online
- Facilitation Skills | October 28 | Manchester
Frequently Asked Questions
Each individual workshop varies in cost. You may view the tuition price of each workshop by following the links above. Payment when registering can be completed on a class-to-class basis, or all together. There is also a one time $50 certificate administration fee.
Select your workshop(s) above and continue to "Enroll Now." Follow the steps provided to register for the workshop and reserve your seat. To enroll in the certificate program, add the "Certificate Enrollment fee" to your cart at checkout when signing up for any of the elective workshops.
We highly recommend registering for these workshops early as they tend to fill up. Some workshops may have limited seats/spots available. Enrollment may close up to five days prior to the workshop start date.
You may view the location of each workshop above and/or when registering for a workshop. Specific directions to the workshop location will be provided upon registration or can be found here.
If the workshop you are registering for is listed as "Live Online," the workshop will take place in a live virtual format via Zoom. More information will be provided upon registration.
For specific information and necessary materials, please view the individual workshop page for the workshop you would like to register for. You may be required to have certain materials and/or applications downloaded to participate in the workshop. Reminders about this will be provided via email upon registration. You may also contact us with any questions.
This may be due to the workshop being at maximum capacity, canceled, or not currently scheduled. We recommend checking back routinely for updates. You may also contact us for further information.