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Complete Idiot's Guide to Grant Writing, 2nd
Edition, Waddy Thompson
(2007) A comprehensive guide that covers each
step of the grant writing process. Includes a
CD-ROM with sample applications, proposals and
follow-up letters.
Demystifying Grant Seeking: What You
REALLY Need to Do to Get Grants, Larissa
Golden Brown and Martin John Brown
(2001) This book walks you through a grant
seeking system that works. Breaks down the
grant-seeking cycle in five parts: collecting
information, identifying funders, proposal writing,
follow up, and evaluation. Includes a checklist of
questions for gathering information, sample forms
and an application.
Getting Funded: The Complete Guide to Writing
Grant Proposals (4th Ed.), Mary Hall and Susan
Howlett
(2003) A book for both the novice and seasoned grant
writers that covers everything from current rends in
funding to the nuts and bolts of writing a successful
proposal. Inlcudes examples, checklists,web resources
and a teaching guide.
Grant Writing for Dummies, Beverly A. Browning
(2008) This easy-to-use reference guide sets
forth the "rules of the grants game". Step-by-step
guide on how to research your options, deal wth
application forms, and give prospective funders the
specifics they're looking for.
Grants, Etc. (2d Ed.), Armand Lauffer
(1997) Originally published as Grantmanship and Fund
Raising. Details innovative ways of targeting markets
and aligning program goals. Provides specific
guidelines for writing grant proposals, designing sound
programs, developing and nurturing resources.
Includes case illustrations, step-by-step checklist of
project design esentials, and website links.
Grantseeker's Budget Toolkit, Cheryl Carter New
and James Aaron Quick
(2001) Step-by-step guidelines, insider tips, rules of
thumb and all the tools you need to create budgets
and financial plans that win grants.
Grantseeker's Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to
Finding Funding, Cheryl Carter New and James Aaron
Quick
(1998) A comprehensive reference written in a
conversational, step-by-step manner. Includes a
CD-ROM with forms and exercises.
Grantwriting Beyond the Basics: Proven
Strategies Professionals Use to Make Their
Proposals Work, Michael Wells
(2005) The first of three books in a series. Written
with the experienced grantwriter in mind. Designed to
inspire grantwriters to take their grant development
strategies to the next level. Includes his unique
approach to program design and management, a
section on logic models and a case study.
Grassroots Grants: An Activitst's Guide to
Grantseeking, Andy Robinson
(2004) The revised second edition of the bestselling
guide to grantseeking. Walks you through the
challenges of incorporating grants into a complete
fundraising program, using grant proposals as
organizing plans, designing fundable projects,
building proposals piece by piece and fostering
effective communication with funders. Contains all
new budgets and model proposals.
How to Write a Grant Proposal, Cheryl Carter New
and James Aaron Quick
(2003) Step-by-step guidance complete wtih
examples of completed proposals and case studies.
Includes a companion CD-ROM containing guide
sheets and templates.
How to Write Knockout Proposals: What You
Must Know (And Say) to Win Funding Every
Time, Joseph Barbato and Joel Orosz
(2004) A short, concise, easy-to-read book that
focuses on the essential lessons a good grant writer
must know or learn to be successful. Primarily
concentrates on writing foundation grants.
Secrets of Successful Grantsmanship: A
Guerrilla Guide to Raising Money, Susan L.
Golden
(1997) A practical step-by-step guide that identifies
the key element of fundraising - relationships.
Storytelling for Grantseekers: The Guide to
Creative Nonprofit Fundraising, Cheryl A. Clarke
(2009) This is the second ediction of this
knowledgeable guidebook on finding and cultivating
appropriate grantmakers, forming a budget and
packaging your proposal. Elaborates on the
storytelling metaphor with each chapter. Includes
illustrative excerpts from proposals.
The Everything Grant Writing Book: Create the
Perfect Proposal to Raise the Funds You Need,
Judy Tremore and Nancy Burke Smith
(2008) This second edition includes detailed, insider
information on getting through the gatekeepers; writing
a letter of inquiry; developing action plans and
timelines; outlining and drafting the proposal; and
developing a budget and budget narrative.
The First-Time Grantwriters Guide to Success,
Cynthia Knowles
(2002) From finding appropriate sources for grants
to submitting an effective proposal, this detailed
guide is the definitive roadmap for easy navigation
through the entire grantwriting process. Includes an
in-depth review of the application package, expert
writing tips, and specific techniques for an efficient
plan of operation.
The Insider's Guide to Grantmaking, Joel Orosz
(2000) Written for program officers, this book is of
considerable value to grantseekers, rich with insights
for those who pursue foundation grants.
The Only Grant Writing Book You'll Ever Need:
Top Grant Writers and Grant Givers Share Their
Secrets, Ellen Karsh and Arien Sue Fox
(2009) Based on the authors' years of experience
and interviews with dozens of foundations,
associations and government organizations.
Organized into 16 lessons, prefaced with an anecdote
and expanded with a series of questions and
answers, discussions and pop quizzes. Includes
appendices, a proposal checklist, glossary, sample
grant forms, representative list of community
foundations, web sites, and regional associations of
grantmakers.
Winning Grants: Step by Step, 2nd Edition, Mim
Carlson
(2008) Explains how to define clear goals,
communicate an effective budget and write a
compelling needs statement. This updated edition
includes new examples, sample budgets, and
guidance on using the Internet to research funders.
Includes a companion CD-ROM with winning sample
proposals and blank worksheets.
Writing for a Good Cause: The Complete Guide
to Crafting Proposals and Other Persuasive
Pieces for Nonprofits, Joseph Barbato and
Danielle Furlich
(2000) An inside view based on interviews with
grants administrators and development writers.
Covers various components of proposal writing,
including organizing materials, interviewing people,
case statements, executive summaries, cover leters,
budgets and appendices. Includes a "down-and-dirty
proposal kit" for proposals that have to be written in a
short time.
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Grantwriting Beyond the Basics: Successful
Program Evaluation, Michael Wells
(2007) The third of three books in a series. A strong
evaluation section in your grant proposal can make
the difference between getting funded or turned down.
Grantwriting Beyond the Basics: Understanding
Nonprofit Finances, Michael Wells
(2006) The second of three books in a series.
Simply and clearly shows how to create financial
documents. Includes hands-on examples, tables,
figures and forms.