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xiii, 237 pages ; 21 cm. |
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Perfect phrases series
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| Contents |
Preface -- pt. 1. Perfect phrases for the introduction and background of your organization -- chapter 1. Typical formats : writing what funders want to read -- Letter proposal or corporate letter format -- Common grant application format -- Government grant application narrative format -- Concept paper format -- chapter 2. Experience and achievement : impressing with your history and accomplishments -- 1. Introduce your organization -- 2. State your organization's accomplishments -- 3. Provide a virtual tour of your organization -- chapter 3. Programs and activities : showing and telling what you do well -- 1. Present relevant current programs -- 2. Share the outcomes of relevant past and current programs -- 3. Show funders your program implementation strengths -- chapter 4. Target population : talking about working with your target population -- 1. Provide current demographics for the target population you already serve -- 2. Demonstrate their roles as stakeholders in your proposed program -- 3. Show funders how target population input impacts strategic planning -- chapter 5. Community served and partners : providing insight on your service region and collaborations -- 1. Acquaint funders with your service area -- 2. Introduce your key partners and their roles in grant-funded programs -- 3. Provide funders with an accurate description of your organization's collaborative networking strengths -- pt. 2. Perfect phrases for the description of your request -- chapter 6. Problem or need : conveying the urgency of the situation in need of grant funding -- 1. Use statistics to build your case for grant funding -- 2. State facts with emotion -- 3. Provide funders with financial facts to support the request -- chapter 7. The proposed program : telling about its purpose and place in your organization -- 1. Write direct and to the point about the proposed program -- 2. State how the proposed program fits into your organization's mission -- 3. Tell funders whether the proposed program is new or an expansion -- chapter 8. Goals, objectives, strategies, timelines, and benefits : presenting the program design -- 1. Develop global goals and measurable objectives -- 2. State proven strategies, program timelines, and benefits for your target population -- 3. Show funders how your program will work and make a difference in your community -- chapter 9. Management plan : showing staff expertise and connectivity to the proposed program -- 1. Identify the people who will be involved in the grant-funded program -- 2. Demonstrate their qualifications and suitability for grant-funded positions -- 3. Provide funders with an overview of their specific grant-related responsibilities -- chapter 10. Evaluation plan : validating your solution to the problem -- 1. Identify the people who will conduct the evaluation -- 2. Reiterate the measurable objectives and state how they will be evaluated -- 3. Provide funders with your data collection and reporting process -- pt. 3. Perfect phrases for the attachment documents -- chapter 11. Budget : connecting the proposal budget to the program design and highlighting contributions -- 1. Connect the proposal budget to your program design tasks -- 2. Include your organization's and its partners' cash and in-kind contributions -- 3. Provide funders with a solid plan for sustainability -- chapter 12. Applicant agency structure : talking about your board of directors -- 1. List your board of directors by name, board title, and occupation -- 2. Show board member demographics and terms of service -- 3. Provide funders with board duties -- chapter 13. Letters of support : getting and giving winning letters -- 1. Develop a purposeful opening paragraph -- 2. Develop a historical relationship paragraph -- 3. Develop a compelling closing paragraph -- About the author. |
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Fund raising -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Proposal writing for grants.
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Proposal writing for grants -- Terminology.
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| Added Title |
Writing grant proposals |
| ISBN |
9780071495844 paperback |
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0071495843 paperback |
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