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Get the Funding You Need!

Grant writing is an intricate process, and any bits of misinformation or formatting errors can be the deciding factors when it comes to allotting money. The Complete Book of Grant Writing is a must-have reference if you're seeking funding through grants-government grants, foundation grants, specialty grants, taking a grant writing class or course, and more. Professional grant writer Nancy Burke Smith and philanthropy consultant and grant maker E. Gabriel Works unveil the secrets behind how to find and successfully apply for grants.

The Complete Book of Grant Writing includes information on:

  • The Five Core Components of every grant, including the statement of need, the evaluation plan, and budgets
  • What makes a grant compelling to funders? What to do when you are funded-and what you can do when you are not
  • How to be a professional grant writer
  • The grant writing timetable, from responding to requests for proposals to receiving funding
  • ?Grant writing in different fields of nonprofit practice, including educational, governmental, environmental, and faith-based organizations

Packed with 20 samples including grant proposals, letters of inquiry, support letters, concept papers, and more!



Table of Contents:
Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Grantmakers and Grantseekers What Is a Grant? What Is a Grant Proposal? Who Qualifies for Grants? Who Writes Grants? What Do Grants Fund? Two Approaches to Grantseeking Chapter 2: Reactive Grantseeking What Is Reactive Grantseeking? Who Makes Grants via RFP? Winning Reactive Grant Proposals Requests for Proposals (RFPs) The Grantwriter's Role in Responding to RFPs Preproposal Requirements Learning More Chapter 3: Proactive Grantseeking What Is Proactive Grantseeking? Who Makes These Grants? How Foundations Do Business Foundations That Fund Only Preselected Organizations Crafting a Proactive Grantseeking Strategy Navigating the World of Foundation Staffing Contacting Foundation Staff Foundation Non-Negotiables Chapter 4: Thoughtful Planning Planning for Sustainability Community Involvement Identifying and Involving Other Organizations Chapter 5: Before You Write Planning the Process Scheduling to Meet the Deadline Reviewing Drafts The Framework Common Grant Applications Chapter 6: The Five Core Components of Every Grant Proposal Executive Summary or Abstract Statement of Need or Problem Project Description Sample Project Description Narrative Evaluation Plan Learning More Budget and Budget Narrative Writing the Budget Narrative Chapter 7: Beyond the Basics Collaboration/Partner Agencies and Their Roles Interagency Agreements Management Plans Staff Qualifications Similar Programs/Agencies Constituent Involvement Review of Literature Sustainability Plans Organizational History Logic Models Common Attachments Chapter 8: The Grantwriting Craft Write It Well Cover Letters and Abstracts-Write Them Last Teamwork-Reviewing Your Proposal Presentation Filling out Forms Submitting Your Proposal Summary Tips for Writing Grant Proposals Chapter 9: Individualizing Your Proposals by Type of Project Capital Grant Challenge Grant Capacity-Building Grant Sustainability Grant Demonstration Project Operations Grant Special Populations Project Chapter 10: Grantwriting in Different Fields of Nonprofit Practice Arts Organizations Medical Service Organizations Educational Institutions Technology Organizations Social/Human Services Organizations Local Government and Services Faith-Based Organizations Environmental Organizations Economic Development Organizations Chapter 11: While You Wait Due Diligence Site Visits Recycling Grant Proposals Continue Your Research When Government Administrations Change When Foundation Staffing, Structures, or Programs Change Chapter 12: Yes or No You Got the Grant! Grant Agreements Progress Reports Sorry, Your Proposal Was Not Funded Chapter 13: Professional Grantwriting Is This the Life for You? Certification Licensing and Registration Building Your Grantwriting Business Grantwriting with Integrity The Grantwriter's Scope of Involvement Glossary Online Resources Index About the Authors

About the Author :
Nancy Burke Smith is a freelance writer specializing in grant proposals and other communications for nonprofit organizations, including the Council of Michigan Foundations, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and the C.S. Mott Foundation. E. Gabriel Works is a senior consultant to The Grantmaking School.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781402267291
  • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc
  • Height: 279 mm
  • No of Pages: 320
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 38 mm
  • Weight: 707 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1402267290
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jul 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Series Title: Complete Book of
  • Sub Title: Learn to Write Grants Like a Professional
  • Width: 216 mm


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