From top experts in the field, the definitive guide to grant-writing Written by two expert authors who have won millions of dollars in government and foundation grants, this is the essential book on securing grants. It provides comprehensive, step-by-step guide for grant writers, including vital up-to-the minute interviews with grant-makers, policy makers, and nonprofit leaders. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking grants in today's difficult economic climate. The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need includes: Concrete suggestions for developing each section of a proposal Hands-on exercises that let you practice what you learn A glossary of terms Conversations with grant-makers on why they award grants...and why they don't Insights into how grant-awarding is affected by shifts in the economy

Millions of people dream about making money as a freelance grant writer. But grant writing is different than any other type of writing—it requires specific elements as well as a certain style and know-how. By the nature of this series, this book is a clear, concise, and easy-to-follow guide. Covering the basic skills every grant writer needs, they will learn how to get the funds they are asking for—no matter how stringent the submission guidelines. This book explains all a prospective grant writer needs to know, including how to: Find the money up for grabs Apply for government and foundation grants Build community collaborations and partnerships Write a statement of need Develop a budget and budget narrative Fill out appropriate paperwork This book gives writers the insider information they need to confront the competitive market and seal the deal.

Millions of people dream about making money as a freelance grant writer. But grant writing is different than any other type of writingùit requires specific elements as well as a certain style and know-how. By the nature of this series, this book is a clear, concise, and easy-to-follow guide. Covering the basic skills every grant writer needs, they will learn how to get the funds they are asking forùno matter how stringent the submission guidelines. This book explains all a prospective grant writer needs to know, including how to: Find the money up for grabs Apply for government and foundation grants Build community collaborations and partnerships Write a statement of need Develop a budget and budget narrative Fill out appropriate paperwork This book gives writers the insider information they need to confront the competitive market and seal the deal.

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This book is designed to help nonprofit organizations craft proposals for grants from foundations, companies, and government agencies. Ellen Karsh, a writer and former director of the Mayor's Office of Grants Administration, in New York, and Arlen Sue Fox, associate executive director for development at Sunnyside Community Services, also in New York, significantly update this edition from 2005 by including interviews with grant makers about how the current economic crisis is affecting their giving and how grant seekers can improve their chances of garnering support. The book includes a proposal checklist, a glossary of terms, sample grant forms, and a list of Web sites that provide information on grants offered by foundations, corporations, and the government. —from the Chronicle of Philanthropy

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Grants are hot right now, but they are also extremely misunderstood. People think that all you need to do to get grant money is to incorporate as a not-for-profit organization and wait for money to fall out of the sky. #2 The world of grants is not like the lottery. You have to be in it to win it, but you also have to represent yourself and your organization in the best possible light. If you can’t do that, then do not apply. #3 The US Department of Education has funded parent centers in schools for more than 20 years. These centers are supposed to be developed and run by parents, but the types of activities available to parents are chosen by the Department of Education. #4 There are three types of organizations: grassroots, small, and large. The kind of work you want to do and the size of your organization will determine where you should look for funding.

Do you write for hours on end and wonder if anyone else will ever see your work? Do you send out countless samples, proposals, and pleas only to hear nothing back? Do you long to see your name in print and actually make money as a writer? With The Only Writing Series You'll Ever Need: Get Published, you can finally learn how to master the process and get that byline you've always wanted. Offering you insider's tips to the tricky publishing world, this expert author and agent team can help you make your writing dreams a reality. Meg Schneider and Barbara Doyen reveal how to: Approach the appropriate publishing house Make a successful pitch Get material to the decision-makers directly Self-promote and negotiate the best deal possible The ultimate writer's resource, The Only Writing Series You'll Ever Need: Get Published offers the cold hard facts about the business as well as valuable advice that will turn your career around-or give it the kick-start it needs! Meg Schneideris an award-winning writer with nearly two decades of experience in journalism and public relations. She has written 8 books, including two for writers: The Everything Guide to Writing a Book Proposal. Her journalism honors include awards from the Iowa Associated Press Managing Editors, Women in Communications, the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association, Gannett, the New York State Associated Press, and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. A native of Iowa, Schneider now lives in Upstate New York. Barbara Doyen is President of Doyen Literary Services, Inc. – an agency representing 100-plus authors. Her writing credits include many articles and eight published books, both fiction and nonfiction, and an audiocassette instructional series that was endorsed by James Michener. Her Write To $ell® seminars have assisted thousands of attendees in furthering their writing careers. Doyen has been involved in publishing since the mid-1970s, when her first novel was published. Her agency was incorporated in 1988. Doyen lives in Northwest Iowa.

Are You Needing Additional Funding For Your Organization and Wanting To Write A Grant? Look No Further! This quick start guide has all the details on how to write a successful grant proposal. It also includes the full process and tips along the way to assist you in this journey called grant writing. What's included in this guide: All the key components of a grant proposal Tips and examples in each part of the process Recommendations on how to find the data Suggestions for who should be involved How to maximize your budget ask from the funder Packaging the grant proposal for submission With so many funding sources and various requirements, the grant writing process can feel overwhelming or intimidating, but I will show you have to take the process one step at a time. If you are ready to jump into the grant writing process, scroll up and click the "buy button" right now. Go for it!

Increase Your Chances at Winning Grants with Insights from a Review Panel Manager! "Increase my chances? That's no guarantee!" you might be saying. Well, to be honest, no book can legitimately make any promises that you will win grants. None of them can, not even mine. However, most books on grant writing will show you tools and strategies for improving your proposal. "OK. So, why should I buy your book?" I think you should get as many resources as necessary to prepare yourself to write the best proposal possible. Reviewer-Focused Grant Writing complements other books by offering something that they might not--the perspective of the review panel. "Hmm. Now, what does that mean... to me?" Reviewer-Focused Grant Writing was written to give you a better understanding of how the review process works and how the panel reviewers tend to think. It outlines the three major aspects of your proposal which are the presentation, the content, and the value. Each of these is important to the panel reviewer. This book will help you understand and manage these aspects. For example, it tells about how you can: - lay out pages for better reading - make your plan more clear and cohesive - format your budget to be easily understood - obtain letters of support that impress reviewers - do much more. "That's good. But, what's the bottom line?" Reviewer-Focused Grant Writing puts you in the mindset of the reviewers. You will gain a competitive edge through understanding how they think. In the reviewers' eyes, most proposals will fall into the "Just OK" category; this book can help you to avoid mistakes that give panel reviewers a reason to lump you in with the others. As a bonus, this book provides you with an insightful questionnaire for you and others to review your proposal. "Sounds interesting, but I don't know. There are a lot of good books out there." Reviewer-Focused Grant Writing is one of them, and it's affordable. If you still need more convincing, scroll up and download a free sample! Or, you can even "Look Inside" the book. You won't regret adding Reviewer-Focused Grant Writing to your collection. Act now! P.S. The introductory offer will end soon. Get it today!

The Right Phrase for Every Situation...Every Time These days, it's not enough to work for a good cause or worthy organization. If you want to receive funding from a corporation, community, foundation, or government institution, it all comes down to one thing: your proposal. With hundreds of ready-to-use “Perfect Phrases,” you'll quickly know the right words to use for the three major sections of every successful grant proposal: How to introduce yourself, your program, and your achievements How to describe your goals-and what funding will accomplish What you should include as your supporting documents With this comprehensive, user-friendly approach to grant writing, you'll be able to tackle the various proposal formats, create a professional purpose statement, and back up your plan with solid data. Plus, you'll discover some insider secrets that will really get the attention you want-and the funding you need.