Most successful college grant professionals agree-grant projects must move your college forward in meeting its mission, objectives, and priorities. There are thousands of funding opportunities available, so how do you determine which ones are right for your institution? Administrators and other staff who are interested in pursuing grants will learn strategies for identifying institutional priorities and planning a funding strategy that not only aligns to the priorities but that also considers what is feasible for your institution to pursue and manage. Participants will also learn strategies for gaining input from institutional leaders on critical projects and handling requests for grant support that are not aligned with the institutional strategic plan or priorities.