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This course, part of the Public Library Management Professional Certificate program, explores strategies for developing effective grant proposals and for engaging the community in crowdfunding campaigns.
In this course, you will mock up a crowdfunding campaign and create a grant proposal for a local or state-level funding source.
- How to read a grant application and understand what organizations are looking for
- How to keep a file of go-to grant writing materials
- Strategies for crafting a strong grant proposal
- Crowdfunding stories and strategies
Prerequisite
Access to a public library
Syllabus
Weekly themes tentatively scheduled to include:
- Introduction
- Reviewing grant criteria and sponsors
- Building a team and a vision
- Assembling a grant proposal
- Crowdsourcing
Instructors
Kristin Fontichiaro
Clinical Associate Professor
University of Michigan School of Information
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The University of Michigan is an American university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It also has two regional campuses in the same state, in Dearborn and Flint.
Founded in 1817, it was Michigan's first university, established even before the State of Michigan joined the Union. Also known as UMich or UM, it is renowned as one of the best public universities in the United States.
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