Live Grant Writing Webinars & On-Demand Mini-Courses to Elevate Your Skills
Get practical, focused training on grant writing, grants management, and professional development. Whether you're looking to sharpen your proposal-writing skills, master grants management, or grow in your career, our live webinars and on-demand mini-courses deliver actionable insights you can apply immediately. Join us to learn from experienced professionals and take your expertise to the next level.
Upcoming Webinars
Inside Grant Writing Businesses
Ever wondered what it’s really like to work inside a grant writing firm—or to hire one? Join Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes, LLC, in partnership with 501 Commons, for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation with experienced grant firm leaders about how grant writing firms operate, grow, and support nonprofit clients.
In these one-hour live webinars, you’ll learn how firms manage client relationships and workflows, approach pricing and sustainability, build strong pipelines, and support long-term success for both staff and nonprofit partners. First Thursdays of the month at 10 a.m. CT.
Thursday, July 2nd | 1:00 –2:00 p.m. Central | Live on Circle
What does it really look like behind the scenes of a grant writing business?
Presented by 501 Commons in partnership with Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes, LLC, Inside Grant Writing Businesses offers an honest, practical look at how grant writing businesses are built, sustained, and scaled—and how nonprofits and grant writers can work effectively with them.
In this one-hour live webinar, Allison Welch, M.Ed., GPC, moderates a candid panel conversation with experienced grant writing professionals who bring different perspectives to the table. Together, they will discuss how grant writing businesses manage clients, set pricing, structure their work, and make decisions that support long-term sustainability.
This session is designed to serve three audiences at once:
Grant writers who are exploring freelance or business ownership paths
Grant professionals interested in growing or scaling a practice
Nonprofit leaders who want to better understand how to hire and work with a grant writing business
June Panelists Include:
Jackson Cooper
Anne Lundquist
You’ll Learn:
How grant writing businesses are structured and sustained over time
How firms approach pricing, capacity, and client relationships
What nonprofits can expect when working with a grant writing business
How grant writers transition into business ownership or firm leadership
Lessons learned about sustainability, boundaries, and growth
Who It’s For:
Grant writers, consultants, firm owners, nonprofit professionals, and anyone interested in the business side of grant writing and grant support.
Registration Includes:
✅ Access to the live session
✅ Replay with timestamped chapters and full transcript
✅ Resource list shared by the panelists
Price:
$25 per session or $97 for the series
Free for Members of the Spark the Fire Grant Writers Collective
Mini-Courses On-Demand
Get immediate access and advance your grant writing skills now!
In this mini-series, discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the world of grant writing with our mini-course: Grant Writing and AI. Explore cutting-edge AI tools and techniques to streamline research, enhance proposal writing, and save time. Designed for grant writers at all levels, these webinar replays include hands-on demonstrations, expert insights, and practical strategies to leverage AI effectively.
You already know how to write a solid grant proposal—but what if that’s not enough?
Join us for Grant Writing Mini-Course: Game Changer, where we’ll unpack two powerful secrets that can dramatically improve your odds of getting funded. These aren’t your typical “grant writing tips”—these are the behind-the-scenes strategies that experienced professionals use to edge out the competition.
You’ll walk away with insights into how timing, communication, and subtle shifts in your approach can give your proposal the extra boost it needs. Learn why it’s not just about what you write—but when and how you move behind the scenes. Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, development professional, or freelance grant writer, this one-hour session will give you a new perspective on what it really takes to win.
If you’re ready to go from good to unforgettable, this is your moment. This mini-course is a one-hour webinar recording plus E-Book: 50 Day Turnaround - Discovery to Delivery.
Is This Grant Right for Your Organization? In this on-demand mini-course, we’ll explore how to determine if a grant opportunity is a good fit for your organization. You’ll learn how to use the Go-No-Go Guide, provided free with this course, a practical tool for evaluating grant opportunities, and discover strategies for implementing it effectively with your team.
Learn where to find grant opportunities! This comprehensive webinar series focuses on prospect research. Whether you're new to grant seeking or looking to enhance your strategy, this mini-course will provide the tools and insights to identify and prioritize your organization's best funding opportunities. The series includes six webinar replays to teach you how to identify and approach each grantmaker type. Plus, learn to put it all together in a grant calendar and work plan. Get ready to develop a strategic approach to uncover funding opportunities.
Essentials of Grant Writing is a four-part educational mini-series designed to guide beginning grant writers through the intricacies of grant writing, from identifying potential funding sources to composing a compelling proposal. Each episode focuses on a specific aspect of the grant writing process, ensuring participants gain the skills to secure project funding.