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.
Author(s): Nancy Burke Smith, E. Gabriel Works
Series: Complete Book of
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Year: 2006
Language: English
Pages: 272
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
