The Complete Book of Grant Writing: Learn to Write Grants Like a Professional

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The Complete Book of Grant Writing is a must-have shelf reference for anyone seeking funding through grants--government grants, foundation grants, specialty grants and more. Professional grant writer Nancy Burke Smith and philanthropy consultant and grantmaker E. Gabriel Works unveil the secrets behind how to find and professionally 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 The Complete Book of Grant Writing is the most in-depth, complete and up-to-date book on grant writing available. Front Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication 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 Crafting a Proactive Grantseeking Strategy Contacting a Program/Grants Officer Learning More 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 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 Budget and Budget Narrative Chapter 7: Beyond the Basics Collaboration/Partnership Agencies and Their Roles Interagency Agreements Staff Qualifications Management Plans Similar Programs/Agencies Constituent Involvement Review of Literature Sustainability Plans Organizational History Logic Models 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 Chapter 9: Individualizing Your Proposals by Type of Project Capital Grants Challenge Grants Capacity-building Grants Sustainability Grants Demonstration Projects Special Populations Grantwriting in Different Fields of Nonprofit Practice Chapter 10: Arts Organizations Medical Service Organizations Educational Institutions Technology Organizations Social/Human Services Local Government and Services Faith-Based Organizations Environmental Organizations Economic Development 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? Building Your Grantwriting Business Grantwriting with Integrity Glossary Online Resources Index Index - Sample Documents About the Authors Back Cover