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How to say it--grantwriting: write proposals that grantmakers want to fund
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Publisher
Prentice Hall Press
Publication Date
2009
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
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Table of Contents
From the Book - 1st ed.
An Introduction: Getting Started
Words Matter
Why This Book Matters
Grantseeking and the Economic Downturn
How to Use This Book
Beginners FAQs
Grant Proposal Writing Process
Basic Components of a Proposal
Yes, You Can Write
Glossary
Part 1. It's About More Than Content
Chapter 1. Make Sure Your Project Is Fundable
So What? Identify the Goal of Your Project
How Will You Know That You Have Achieved Your Goal?
Who Will Benefit from Your Project?
Is Your Project Doable?
Bonus Points for Project Design
Chapter 2. Is It a Good Match? Show That You've Done Your Homework
Understanding the Grantmaker
Conducting the Research
Look at Grants Made
Good Match Criteria
Be Alert to Trends
Foundation Considerations
Chapter 3. Find Your Hook
Writing Persuasively
The Hook
Determining Point of View
Preferred Problem-Solving Approach
Political Ideology
Use Buzzwords
Applying the Grantmaker's Words
Chapter 4. Say It to the Right Audience with the Right Style
Know Your Audience
Operate from the Reader's World
Foundations
Corporations
Government
Learn from Your Rejections
Overall Style Advice
Chapter 5. Creating a Well-Organized and Well-Structured Proposal
Proposal Organization Brainstorming
Proposal Mapping
Formatting
Make It Easy to Read
Make It Easy to Follow
Make It Easy to Find Information
Use a Proposal Introduction
Timesavers
Chapter 6. Make Your Case with Clarity, Logic, and Passion
Assume Nothing: Strive for Clarity
Logic
Passion
Examples of Using Clarity, Logic, and Passion in Your Proposal Presentation
Project Titles
Chapter 7. Overcoming Writer's Block
Techniques
Part 2. But Content Is What You're Selling
Chapter 8. Say It Effectively: The Letter of Inquiry
Procedure
Technique
Online Letter of Inquiry
Contents of a Letter of Inquiry
Writing a Short Proposal
Example of a Short Proposal
Chapter 9. Say It with Substance: Organizational Description
Formatting
Introduce the Organization
Establish Capacity
Chapter 10. Say It with Conviction: The Statement of Need
Clarify Your Issue
Demonstrate Knowledge of the Field
Present Your Problem-Solving Approach
Talk About the Beneficiaries
Establish Organizational Capacity to Meet the Need
Examples of the Statement of Need
Chapter 11. Say It with Vision and Solutions: Goals, Objectives, Activities, and Outcomes
What Is a Goal?
What Is an Objective?
What Is an Activity?
What Is an Outcome?
Guiding Questions
Goals and Objectives Technique
Activities and Outcomes Technique
Examples of Goal, Objectives, and Activities Statements
Make It Measurable: Outcomes
Chapter 12. Say It with Proof: Evaluation
Reasons for Evaluation
Evaluation Considerations
Evaluation Methodology and Techniques
Chapter 13. Say It Expansively: Project Dissemination
Purpose and Value of Dissemination
Dissemination Activities
Examples of Dissemination
Chapter 14. Say It Richly: Budget and Budget Narrative, Project Sustainability
Relationship of Budget to Project Activities
How Much Money Should I Ask For?
Format
Government Budgets
Foundation Budgets
Budget Narrative
Project Sustainability
Chapter 15. Say It Succinctly: Proposal Abstract/Executive Summary
Technique
Example of a Proposal Abstract
Chapter 16. Say It with Flair: The Cover Letter
Purpose
Technique
Examples of Cover Letters
Appendix. Proposal Samples
1. Sample Letter of Inquiry to a Major Foundation
2. Sample Proposal to a Community Foundation
3. Sample Proposal Narrative to a Federal Agency
Index
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9780735204454
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