Grant Writing 101: Everything You Need to Start Raising Funds Today

by Johnson, Victoria

• ISBN13: 9780071750189
• ISBN10: 0071750185
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-01-04
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

First "crash course for a fast-growing market - inexperienced grant writers tasked with crafting grants that generate results immediately

Author Biography

Victoria M. Johnson holds the designation of Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and has 20 years' experience in grant writing, research, management, and public relations. She serves as Development Director for a northern California park and zoo, and is a member of her local Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) chapter.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Tips and Tactics for Generating Immediate Funds	p. 1
Which Type of Grant Is Right for You?	p. 3
Understanding the Components	p. 17
Preparation	p. 51
Writing	p. 59
Standing Out from the Crowd	p. 71
Researching Grantors	p. 79
The Waiting Process	p. 93
Handling Acceptance	p. 101
Turning Rejection into Future Victory	p. 109
Achieving Long-Term Success	p. 117
Other Uses for Your Proposals	p. 131
Samples of Successful Proposal Templates, Cover Letters, Budgets, and Reports	p. 139
Grant Deadlines Matrix	p. 141
Congratulations Letter, Final Report, and Cover Letter	p. 145
Short Grant Proposals	p. 151
Medium Grant Proposals	p. 165
Long Grant Proposals	p. 193
Program and Project Budgets	p. 241
List of Items Available on Request	p. 245
List of Ways to Earn Funds	p. 249
The Best Online Grant Writing Resources	p. 253
Index	p. 261
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