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(More customer reviews)Like myself, the typical reader of this book has probably already written quite a few letter and/or full grant proposals to foundations, corporations and -- as in my case, coauthored a successful NEH proposal -- and probably has attended one or more grant writing workshops. So, to see yet book like this, they're probably thinking, "Oh no, not ANOTHER grant writing book..."
Why? Because after writing a lot of proposals and skimming more than a few really boring books saying basically the same thing one-after-the-other, one begins to think that they've mastered the process and maybe there's not a whole lot else to learn.
Well, I'm happy to say that -- whether you're a beginner willing to spend $20 for this book instead of $500 for a one-day grantwriting workshop, or an "old dog" like me, hoping to learn a few new tricks -- this book has some excellent suggestions that are sure to increase your chances of success for your next grant proposal. And, after all, with money so tight, we all need to cover every angle to make sure that it's OUR proposal that rises to the top of the pile and gets funded.
Sure, it's a lot of common sense, but pulled together, the reader will find some good advice that's sure to be helpful:
Take your facts -- present them logically and accurately -- and add heart.
Relate everything you write in the proposal to the project you're seeking support for.
Keep the mission of both organizations in mind as you write, both yours' and theirs'.
Add to the proposal content your organizations' personality.
Don't sound like you're begging; instead remember that you're giving the grantor an opportunity to carry out its mission!
Don't let the time and effort overwhelm you, break it into small steps and repeat to yourself, "Grant proposals are fun and easy to write," and you'll do fine.
Make sure your proposal is easy to read, with a warm style and an active voice.
Give the grantor everything they want, add letters of support from your community, but remember that an irresistible proposal is free of extraneous information.
Keep your budget realistic; clearly state the need, the urgency and how your organization is the solution to the problem.
Present the grantor with an opportunity and pull out all the stops to refer to experts and add compelling quotes to "add that zing" to your request.
Attend funding conferences or workshops, introduce yourself, sit on the front row, and be noticed.
Use your content for another proposal, take photographs of projects funded and be newsworthy, use the content for newsletters.
And so forth... great tips !
Save your $500 bucks; cancel that one-day grant writing workshop and instead, buy this book for $20 and ask the boss for a day off to go home and read it over a few cups of coffee with no distractions and a yellow legal pad. Not only will you be glad you did, but your boss will too!
R. Neil Scott, MBA/MSLS
Middle Tennessee State University
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A Crash Course in Writing Powerful, Persuasive Grants!
"Grant Writing 101 provides straightforward and effective strategies for improving results. It is a wonderful reference guide for experienced fundraisers and an invaluable 'how-to' manual for those starting their careers."—Emmett D. Carson, Ph.D., CEO and President, Silicon Valley Community Foundation
"This new book is an essential tool in helping nonprofits manage grant writing by keeping it simple, easy, and enjoyable!"—Barb Larson, CEO, American Red Cross, Silicon Valley
Grant Writing 101 offers quick and easy tactics for getting the funding you need—right now!
Written to enable beginners with little or no experience to hit the ground running, it covers:
Ten tactics for writing a compelling proposal
Tips for finding the best grantor for your needs
Important components of various types of grants
Next steps for when you're approved
Includes samples of grant proposals and budget presentations!
