The competitive grant proposal process is the ultimate exercise in organizational capacity, yet the process itself can be elusive. In AAD 550 Grant Writing for Nonprofit Organizations, students will develop proposal writing, development and research skills. Specific topics will include writing style and format, advanced analysis of tone, institutional prospect research, program design, strategic planning, building a case for support, identifying funding sources, creating the letter of intent, evaluation, sustainability, organizational capacity, and grant writing ethics. Throughout the course, students will write a complete grant proposal for an organization of their choice.