Models of Proposal Planning and Writing

by Miner, Jeremy T.

• ISBN13: 9780275986964
• ISBN10: 0275986969
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-04-30
• Publisher: Greenwood Pub Group

Summary

Grantseeking has become an increasingly competitive process. Beginning grantwriters sometimes assemble a collection of facts and present that information to grantmakers, hoping to receive support. However, sponsors rarely award grant funding just because a grantseeker supports a specific cause or works for a specific organization. Grantseekers must persuade sponsors to invest in their projects and organization. Successful grantseekers know that persuasion, not information, attracts funding. Persuasive proposals present a seamless argument that stands the test of reason, addresses psychological concerns, and connects project ideas to the values of the sponsor.

Author Biography

Jeremy T. Miner is director of sponsored programs at St. Norbert College.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Introduction to Persuasive Proposal Writing	1	(6)
Analyzing Request for Proposals	7	(6)
The Complete Grant Application	13	(6)
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation	19	(96)
Stage One: Letter of Intent	22	(26)
Stage Two: Full Proposal	48	(48)
Stage Three: Site Visit	96	(19)
U.S. Department of Education, Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education	115	(100)
Stage One: Preliminary Proposal	118	(40)
Stage Two: Final Proposal	158	(57)
The Emory T. Clark Family Charitable Foundation	215	(34)
Stage One: Full Proposal	218	(31)
Index	249