The Beginner's Guide to Grant Writing: Tips, Tools, & Templates to Write Winning Grants

The Beginner's Guide to Grant Writing: Tips, Tools, & Templates to Write Winning Grants
Author: Holly Rustick
Publisher: Grant Writing & Funding
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2019-11-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780998982069

Get Tips, Tools, & Templates to Win Grants! Grant writing shouldn't feel like a trip to the dentist. Take the pain out of the process with this innovative and fun, yes fun, guide. Learn all the inside tips and tools of the grant-writing trade in this easy-to-read and upbeat book.This book is definitely for you if: -You break out in a cold sweat when your boss mentions the word 'grant'.-You've been tempted to throw your computer against the wall while writing a grant.-You happily tell stakeholders there's plenty of grants out there ... but haven't the faintest idea how to write and get one!-You think you can send out a bog-standard letter to a bunch of organizations and get funded.-Your eyes glaze over when you're presented with grant writing jargon and acronyms.-Your organization's grant success A-game has recently slipped and needs a good 'ole boost.-You find yourself saying, "Aargh!" a lot while doing any or all the above.If these things resonate with you, The Beginner's Guide to Grant Writing: Tips, Tools, & Templates to Write Winning Grants is your savior. It's a proven step-by-step system to help you write competitive grants. Holly Rustick has secured millions and millions of dollars for organizations worldwide, and in this workbook, she shares her proven G.R.A.N.T.S. formula with you. What you will learn from this book:1.The myths and truths about grants 2.The different grant categories 3.The grant mindset 4.The five basic parts of writing a grant 5. The G.R.A.N.T.S. formulaBonuses: Resources, templates, and a video series! Are you ready to become a grant writing master? C'mon, what have you got to lose? Oh right, all that grant money! "An amazing read for those seeking grant opportunities. Easy to read examples to jolt your creative juices, and templates to keep your own grant application moving along in forward motion! I only WISH this book had been around when I first stepped into the non-profit and grant writing world! Thanks, Holly, for making this often-dreaded task no longer as daunting as it once was!" Katie Brown, Independent ConsultantWould you like to know more?Download and learn how to win grants! Scroll to the top of the page and select the buy button!"I encourage all nonprofit staff to have this workbook in their arsenal and to use and fill it in BEFORE you need it. That is my secret weapon in being prepared. Your skills, tips, tools and worksheets - all now in your workbook - helped PEP, Inc. do that. I thank you for sharing your awesome skills and for helping us grow. Well done, Holly!" Leone Rohr, Executive Director of Parents Empowering Parents of Children with Disabilities

The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need

The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need
Author: Ellen Karsh
Publisher: Basic Books
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2014-04-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0465058922

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

Grant Writing For Dummies

Grant Writing For Dummies
Author: Beverly A. Browning
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2009-01-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 047046397X

Grant Writing For Dummies, 3rd Edition serves as a one-stop reference for readers who are new to the grant writing process or who have applied for grants in the past but had difficulties. It offers 25 percent new and revised material covering the latest changes to the grant writing process as well as a listing of where to apply for grants. Grant writers will find: The latest language, terms, and phrases to use on the job or in proposals. Ways to target the best websites to upload and download the latest and user-friendly application forms and writing guidelines. Major expansion on the peer review process and how it helps improve one's grant writing skills and successes. One-stop funding websites, and state agencies that publish grant funding opportunity announcements for seekers who struggle to find opportunities. New to third edition.

The Foundation Center's Guide to Winning Proposals

The Foundation Center's Guide to Winning Proposals
Author: Sarah Collins
Publisher:
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2003
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

The manager of bibliographic services at the Foundation Center assembles actual grant proposals that have garnered money for nonprofit organizations, as a guide for newcomers to grant writing, presenting them in sections on special single-year and multi-year projects, endowment, building or renovation, general and operating support, seed money, and planning grant, and also providing examples of letters of inquiry, cover letters, and budgets.

The Complete Book of Grant Writing

The Complete Book of Grant Writing
Author: Nancy Burke Smith
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1402220588

The most complete grant writing book on the market, including sample letters and 15 sample grant proposals.

Winning Grants Step by Step

Winning Grants Step by Step
Author: Tori O'Neal-McElrath
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2013-07-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118662024

Previous Praise for Winning Grants Step by Step "Warning: this book works. It provokes you to ask the right questions, hand-holds you through practical exercises, and offers a map that includes paths to develop strategic relationships with funders." E. Eduardo Romero, Nonprofit Roundtable "Winning Grants Step by Step is a very practical A-to-Z resource that speaks to the importance of staying focused on your mission every step of the way. The third edition is artfully updated with words of wisdom from grantmakers themselves, as well as updates on the latest processes and buzzwords all grantseekers need to know." Heather Iliff, Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations "With solid advice and clear examples, nonprofit leaders will find it a page turner!" Clarence Hauer, senior director, strategy and organizational development, St. Louis Nonprofit Services Consortium "Winning Grants Step by Step is a gift to nonprofit organizations. The valuable insights and hands-on tools will instantly make any proposal more competitive." Alex Carter, Your Nonprofit Coach "Developing great grant proposals is essential for nonprofit leaders. Winning Grants Step by Step provides important guidance to those who are new to fundraising as well as to anyone who needs a refresher. This new edition of Winning Grants brings updated tips and vivid examples. As an experienced fundraising consultant, I believe it will help my clients and colleagues alike." Maria Gitin, CFRE, Maria Gitin & Associates "As an executive director, fundraising is on my mind every day. It's great to have a resource like Winning Grants Step by Step to use and share with my board, staff, and peers." Deborah Menkart, executive director, Teaching for Change

How to Write a Nonprofit Grant Proposal

How to Write a Nonprofit Grant Proposal
Author: Robin Devereaux-Nelson
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2015-10-10
Genre: Proposal writing for grants
ISBN: 9781519145055

In this booklet you will learn: * How to prepare your nonprofit organization to prepare for grant seeking * Laying groundwork for grant seeking and outreach steps to take with funders * Step by step instructions leading you through the grant application process * The nuts and bolts of drafting a grant proposal * How to draft a proposed budget * What to do if you are accepted and if you are declined So, let's get started!

Writing and Developing Your College Textbook

Writing and Developing Your College Textbook
Author: Mary Ellen Lepionka
Publisher: Atlantic Path Publishing
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2008
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780972816472

This is the comprehensively revised second edition of a popular professional book on textbook writing and finding one's way in the higher education publishing world--for academic authors and editors, college instructors, and instructional designers. The second edition has two new chapters on the latest industry trends--such as the pricing revolt, open access movement, and wiki-textbook phenomenon, and on the use of learning objectives to structure textbook package development. Every chapter features new sections, links, forms, models, or examples from an even greater range of college courses. Contains updated and expanded appendices, glossary entries, references, bibliography entries, and index. BISAC: Language Arts & Disciplines/Authorship and Publishing

Start Your Own Grant Writing Business 2/E

Start Your Own Grant Writing Business 2/E
Author: Rich Mintzer
Publisher: Entrepreneur Press
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2012-12-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 159918446X

Grant Yourself Success Grant writing is a billion dollar industry full of profitable business opportunities! Serving as the link between funders and grantees, professional grant writers are quickly becoming valuable partners to fundraising and philanthropy associations. Use this comprehensive guide to learn the art of researching, preparing and submitting winning grants as well as finding and maintaining clientele and grant projects. Learn how to: Identify grants and contact funders Write persuasive proposals that win funding Create a comprehensive grant proposal following step-by-step instructions and samples Develop a successful business plan--including home-office guidance, office technology, business startup basics and more Market your business for less than $100 Also includes a directory of major funders, a four-stage guide to writing funding proposals plus insider tips and techniques for preparing foundation, federal and corporate grant applications. This is a must-have resource for new or experienced grant writers looking to expand their talents and take their careers into their own hands! Entrepreneur Press is a small to midsized business trade publisher, based in Irvine, CA.

Grant Writing

Grant Writing
Author: Mary Gladstone-Highland
Publisher:
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2020
Genre: Fund raising
ISBN:

"Grant writing requires practice, but it can have a dramatic impact on an organization's funding for years at a time. The purpose of this book is to help you to feel more confident in your ability to write successful proposals. Mary Gladstone-Highland, Certified Fund Raising Executive and Founder of Spark Group LLC, a non-profit consulting firm, shared the tips and tricks that she has picked up throughout her career to help you avoid the common mistakes that new grant writers often make. With this workbook she encourages you to ask the right questions, hand-holds you through practical exercises, and offers a map that includes paths to develop strategic relationships with funders."--Page 4 of cover.