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Allison Jones

Allison Jones

Allison Jones, M.Ed., GPC, is the founder and CEO of Spark the Fire Classes. As one of only twenty-five trainers nationally approved by the Grant Professionals Certification Institute and an approved trainer for both the Grant Professionals Association and Certified Fundraising Executives, Allison brings over two decades of grant writing and nonprofit management experience to her role, plus an M.Ed. in Adult Education. She contributes her expertise as a grant reviewer for foundations and government entities, gaining insights that enrich her training. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Grant Writing at several universities. She is a respected speaker and frequently presents at national conferences, including the Grant Professionals Association Grant Summit and the Association of Fundraising Professionals Conference.

Certificate in Grant Writing with Spark the Fire – Summer Quarter

Date & Time: July 22 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MDT
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until August 26, 2025

Location: Online

MNA Members: $847 (Use code MNA2025!)

Non Members: $897

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Not an MNA led Event | Offered by Spark the Fire Grant Writing

Certificate in Grant Writing – Summer Quarter

Learn to write grants and earn your Certificate in Grant Writing through this comprehensive eight-week online program starting July 8, 2025. This blended learning experience combines on-demand materials with live video conference meetings, where you’ll work with expert grant writer Allison Jones and a cohort of professionals to master effective grant proposal writing.

Course Format:

  • July 8 to August 26, Tuesdays at 1:00-2:00PM OR 6:00-7:00PM MT (students may choose the time that works best for them)
  • Eight weekly live Zoom sessions with your learning cohort, plus access to comprehensive online materials. You’ll complete a full grant proposal step-by-step with individualized feedback from instructor Allison Jones, CEO and Founder of Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes.

Accreditation:

  • Approved by the Grant Professional Certification Institute and Certified Fund Raising Executives for 24 continuing education points.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Develop logic models and persuasive frameworks
  • Write compelling organizational descriptions and community need statements
  • Create project budgets and evaluation plans
  • Master prospect research and relationship building with grantmakers
  • Understand the grant review process and ethics

Who Should Attend:

  • Professionals in nonprofit, government, tribal, and educational sectors, as well as those seeking career advancement or change in these fields. Suitable for both beginners and those with prior grant writing experience.

Rated as one of the best grant writing courses in the nation by Instrumentl for three consecutive years.

Questions? Contact Allison Jones [email protected] or 206.734.6521

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Details

Date:
July 22
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Cost:
MNA Members: $847 (Use code MNA2025!)
Non Members: $897
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Website:
https://sparkthefiregrantwriting.com/certificate-in-grantwriting-course

Venue

Online

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