Books for Grant Seekers

Filled with tips from writers at nonprofit agencies, this guide provides everything volunteers, staff writers, freelancers, and others need to fashion persuasive proposals and presentations for individual, foundation, and corporate donors.

The fifth edition of this essential guide was created for both novice grantseekers who need instruction on how to begin the process, and seasoned grantseekers who want to learn new techniques to save time and increase success. Revisions and additions reflect the enormous changes and challenges that have occurred in the grants marketplace since the fourth edition was published in 1999. The exhibits and tables have been updated to reflect advances in technology and computer usage, and are available on a CD-ROM that accompanies the book. Over half of the book is new to enhance the reader's ability to compete in the current grants marketplace--and to avoid the failure and wasted time of proposal rejection. Included are a historical perspective of the grants marketplace and insight on what to expect in the next few years. This edition also off

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Whether you're a first-time grant writer or a veteran fundraiser, putting together a grant proposal can be a daunting task. Thankfully, this up-to-date insider's guide shows you step-by-step how to research your options, deal with application forms, give prospective funding sources the specifics they're looking for -- and get the money you need.

Discover how to Get the scoop on government grants Go for the gold with multiple grant requests Make the case for your grant request Use words that make funders say "yes" Recycle a rejected proposal

"Winning Grants Step by Step" is the definitive guide to writing persuasive and successful proposals. In easy-to-understand terms, Mim Carlson leads you through creating a proposal--from start to finish--that fulfills the three most important criteria grantmakers demand from a competitive proposal: a clearly stated purpose describing what your organization is trying to achieve, compelling evidence that demonstrates the importance of this goal, and a well-reasoned plan that outlines how your organization will meet the goal in a cost-effective manner. And, once the workbook exercises are completed, your organization will have a fully developed grant proposal.

This revised and updated edition includes new examples and sample budgets that reflect the reality of today's nonprofit funding environment. It also offers guidance on using the In

Often, those who are charged with the task of writing grant proposals have little or no training in the process, and many actually feel intimidated by the act of writing. "In Storytelling for Grantseekers," consultant and trainer Cheryl A. Clarke helps fundraisers overcome these hurdles by presenting an organic approach to proposal writing. Grantseekers who have used this unique process discover that telling the organization's story in narrative form (complete with settings, characters, antagonists, and resolutions), can help them connect with grantmakers and ultimately have greater success with funders.
"Storytelling for Grantseekers" contains the resources needed to help craft a persuasive synopsis, package a compelling story, and create a short story approach to the inquiry and cover letters that support the larger proposal. Clark

"Conducting a Successful Major Gifts and Planned Giving Program"-- the fifth volume in the groundbreaking "Dove on Fundraising Series"-- is a complete guide to establishing and sustaining a major gifts and planned giving program in a nonprofit organization. Written by master fundraiser Kent E. Dove and coauthors Alan M. Spears and Thomas W. Herbert, this essential resource includes the information needed to build a viable major gifts and planning giving program and offers a clear understanding of the law as it pertains to a variety of planned giving.
The authors address the full spectrum of major gifts and planned giving principles, including research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
"Conducting a Successful Major Gifts and Planned Giving Program "describes how to involve a governing board in the program and craft a

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This comprehensive step-by-step guide on grant seeking covers everything from understanding the funder, developing a fundable project to creating measurable goals and objectives, and writing a winning proposal. Examples, guide sheets, worksheets and more are included. It's a one-of-a-kind book with a level of detail not found elsewhere in the marketplace. This clear, step-by-step guide to locating grants and funding organizations delivers: An overview of what types of grants are available and how to apply for them. Strategies for cutting through red tape. A guide to the grant-writing terminology. An explanation of why some proposals succeed while others fail. Samples of successful grant proposals. A directory of resources critical to grant seekers. Includes Internet addresses of organizations publishing information about grant makers; Fed

A collection of the best articles from past 20 years of the "Grassroots Fundraising Journal "offering nonprofit organizations a wealth of tips, strategies, and guidance on how to raise money.

Part of the new Kim Klein's Chardon Press Series from Jossey-Bass which focuses on providing fundraising and organizational development tools for community-based and social change organizations.

This book shows step by step how to form and operate a tax-exempt corporation. It includes complete instructions for obtaining federal tax exemption and for qualifying for public charity status. All the forms for articles, bylaws, and minutes are included as both tear-outs and on CDROM.

Writing proposals to win grant funding can be daunting, difficult, and time-consuming. This clearly written, reassuring book offers specific examples, models, and step-by-step instructions to guide readers through the maze of grantseeking for all kinds of grants, from local and federal government programs, to grants from private foundations and corporations. Particular attention is paid to using the computer and the Internet to help in applying for grants. Over 300 helpful Web sites are described, as are the use of search engines to develop better proposals. This guide assists grantseekers with: Developing ideas; Identifying and qualifying potential funding sources; Setting up systems and procedures to support grantseeking activities for the present and future; Developing the components of the proposal; Budget forecasting; Submission proc

Low on philosophy, high on nuts-and-bolts, this book fills an urgent void. Major gifts is one of the most important factors in philanthropy. Strangely, there has not been a comprehensive and effective handbook published -- until now. Here is an extensive review of strategic cultivation that moves a prospect to higher and higher levels. The methodology is fail-proof and makes certain you keep on track.

This comprehensive guide leads grant seekers, either individuals or organizations/companies, through each step of the grant writing process. Includes a CD-ROM loaded with sample applications, proposals, and follow-up letters.

For busy fundraisers, writing letters of appeal can be confusing and laborious. Now, a guide from the nation's premier letter-writing tutor--direct mail expert Mal Warwick--shows fundraisers what makes the best letters work. Whether its general advice about the most effective mail strategies, or specific advice for those interested in the details of a direct mail campaign, Warwick keeps fundraisers on track when he reminds: "You're writing for results--not a Pulitzer Prize."

In "How to Write Successful Fundraising Letters," Warwick's step-by-step model for writing a successful appeal walks you through the critical stages; his topics range from laying the groundwork for a prosperous campaign all the way through to the importance of thanking donors. Supported by an extensive collection of model letters, Warwick's no-nonsense, jargon-fre