Synopses & Reviews
This book and CD-ROM for do-it-yourself fundraisers are authored by two experts with in-depth knowledge and practical experience, outlining the grant-writing process and providing a proven step-by-step strategy for getting your grant. More than 15 success stories from a variety of institutions and for various funding purposes are provided on the CD for you to model, adapt or incorporate into your own winning proposals. Topics include:
- Preliminary planning
- Defining the project
- Forming the writing team
- Choosing the best source to approach for funding (government, foundation, corporate, and local organizations)
- Writing and submitting the proposal with all the necessary contents (title sheet, cover letter, table of contents, overview, description, needs, methodology, timeline, budget, evaluation, etc)
- A detailed section explaining how you should follow up on your submission, partner with outside organizations, and implement and evaluate the project when your funding is approved