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  • Serija: StartUp Series
  • Išleidimo metai: 01-Nov-2012
  • Leidėjas: Entrepreneur Press
  • Kalba: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9781613081877
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  • Kalba: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9781613081877
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Grant Yourself SuccessGrant 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 samplesDevelop a successful business plan--including home-office guidance, office technology, business startup basics and moreMarket 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.
Preface xiii
Chapter 1 Choosing Grant Writing for a Career Path
1(12)
Strike While the Iron Is Hot
2(1)
Income Potential for Grant Writers---Writers Making a Small Investment for a Big Financial Return
3(1)
A Word about Grant Writing vs. Fundraising
4(1)
Traits of a Grant Writer
5(4)
Resilience
5(1)
Goal-Setting
5(1)
Research Skills
5(1)
Internet Savvy
5(1)
Writing and Speaking Communication Skills
6(1)
Sound Administrative Skills
6(1)
Human Relations Skills
6(1)
Passion
7(1)
Trustworthiness
7(1)
Persistence
7(1)
Ability to Lead and Follow
7(1)
Confident
8(1)
Multitasker
8(1)
Grant Writer's Toolkit
9(4)
Approaching Funders
9(1)
The Grant Proposal in a Nutshell
9(1)
Researching Funders
9(2)
Identify the Problem, Propose a Solution
11(2)
Chapter 2 Who Needs Grants?
13(6)
Grants for Nonprofits
14(1)
Grants for Individuals
15(1)
Grants for Higher Education
15(1)
Emergency Grants
16(1)
Types of Grants
16(3)
Chapter 3 Types of Funders
19(12)
Independent, Community, Operating, and Family Foundations
20(3)
Independent Foundations
21(1)
Community Foundations
21(1)
Operating Foundations
22(1)
Family Foundations
23(1)
Corporations
23(3)
Government Funding
26(5)
Local, State, and Pass-Through Funds
26(2)
Request for Proposals (RFPs)
28(2)
Where Do You Find RFPs?
30(1)
Chapter 4 Finding Grants
31(16)
Grants.gov
32(1)
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
32(1)
Federal Register
33(1)
FirstGov
33(1)
USA Government Grants
33(1)
Grant Directory Publications
33(2)
Foundation Grants to Individuals
33(1)
Directory of Grants in the Humanities 2010
34(1)
The Foundation Reporter
34(1)
National Directory of Corporate Giving
34(1)
Annual Register of Grant Support 2011: A Directory of Funding Sources
35(1)
Grants Register 2013: The Complete Guide to Postgraduate Funding Worldwide
35(1)
The Foundation Center
35(2)
Newsletters
37(1)
Foundation Center Newsletters
37(1)
Foundation News and Commentary
37(1)
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
37(1)
Wiley Newsletters
38(1)
The Grant Advisor
38(1)
Grantsalert
38(1)
Subscription Databases
38(1)
Guidestar
38(1)
Annual Reports
39(1)
990-PF Reports
39(1)
Locating Grants by Field
40(7)
Art Grants
40(1)
Education Grants
41(1)
International Grants
42(2)
Emergency Grants
44(3)
Chapter 5 Understanding the Funders' Guidelines
47(8)
What Grant Writers Need to Gather from the Guidelines
48(1)
Sample Guidelines from a Private Foundation
49(1)
Sample Guidelines from a Federal Funder
50(5)
Chapter 6 The Grant Proposal
55(40)
The Four Stages of Crafting a Persuasive Grant Proposal
56(1)
Time Required to Create a Grant Proposal
56(1)
The Elements of a Grant Proposal
57(28)
Cover Letter
58(1)
The Abstract
59(3)
Table of Contents
62(2)
Problem or Need Statement
64(3)
Goals and Objectives
67(3)
Methodology
70(4)
Budget
74(4)
Evaluation and Dissemination
78(4)
Attachments
82(3)
Using Statistics to Support Your Project
85(2)
Questions to Consider When Finding Statistics for Your Project
85(1)
Where to Find Statistics
86(1)
Submission Procedure
87(8)
Applying for Grants Online
87(1)
Email Etiquette
88(2)
Applying for Grants through the Mail
90(1)
Schedule Your Submissions
91(1)
Don't Become a Gadfly
91(1)
Proposal List for Nonprofits
91(1)
Proposal List for Individuals
92(3)
Chapter 7 Alternative Forms of Approach
95(8)
Letter of Inquiry (LOI)
96(4)
The Elements of a Letter of Inquiry
96(2)
Sample Letter of Inquiry
98(2)
Concept Paper
100(3)
The Elements of a Concept Paper
100(1)
Sample Concept Paper
101(2)
Chapter 8 Effective Grant-Writing Techniques
103(12)
Avoid Jargon
104(1)
Explain Acronyms
104(1)
Write Short Sentences
104(1)
Write Cohesively
105(1)
Avoid Expressions of Uncertainty
106(1)
Avoid Using "the Former "and "the Latter"
106(1)
Get Rid of Emotional Language
106(1)
Avoid Claims of Being the "Best"
107(1)
Avoid Tag Questions
107(1)
Spell, Style, and Grammar Checkers
108(1)
Don't Disappoint the Reader
108(1)
Don't Blow Your Own Horn
108(1)
Be Politically Correct
109(1)
Avoid Using Modifiers
109(1)
Using Metaphors to Strengthen Your Argument
109(1)
Create a Visual Painting with Your Words
110(1)
Stick to One Tense
110(1)
Say What You Mean, Get What You Want
111(1)
Document Your Case
112(1)
Give Your Grant Proposal the Human Touch
112(1)
Sample Project Description Using Effective Grant-Writing Techniques
113(2)
Chapter 9 Congratulations! You've Been Awarded a Grant
115(4)
Using Funds Ethically
116(1)
Keep Receipts
117(2)
Chapter 10 Starting a Grant-Writing Business
119(28)
Becoming an Entrepreneur Is an Art, Not a Talent
120(1)
Are You an Entrepreneur?
120(1)
It All Begins with an Idea
121(1)
Ability to Change with the Times
121(1)
20 Traits of an Entrepreneur
121(2)
Effective Salesmanship
123(2)
The 3-D Approach
123(2)
Startup Basics
125(1)
Develop a Business Plan
125(1)
Startup Funding
125(2)
Your Own Resources
126(1)
Bank Loan
126(1)
Small Business Administration (SBA)
127(1)
Leasing Companies
127(1)
Business Structures
127(1)
Sole Proprietorship
127(1)
Partnership
128(1)
Corporation
128(1)
Registering Your Business Name
128(1)
Doing Business As (DBA)
129(1)
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
129(1)
Business Bank Accounts
129(2)
Negotiating a Lease
130(1)
Starting a Homebased Grant-Writing Business
131(12)
Qualities of a Successful Home Businessperson
131(1)
Good Reasons to Start a Homebased Grant-Writing Business
132(1)
Staying Motivated
133(1)
Addressing Common Fears
134(1)
The Homebased Business and Positive Self-Esteem
135(1)
Office Space
136(3)
Home-Office Technology
139(2)
Create a Systematic Filing System
141(2)
Marketing Tips for Less Than $100
143(4)
Newsletters
143(1)
Press Releases
144(1)
Philanthropic Activities
145(1)
Cultivate Referrals
145(1)
The Yellow Pages
145(1)
Create a Website
145(1)
Print Ads
145(1)
Business Cards
146(1)
Direct Mail
146(1)
Social Media
146(1)
Chapter 11 Working as a Grant Writer
147(16)
Career Opportunities in Grant Writing
148(9)
Getting Qualified as a Grant Writer
149(1)
Getting Started as a Freelancer
150(1)
Where to Look for Grant-Writing Jobs
151(5)
Commission-Based Grants
156(1)
Taking Your Grant-Writing Career to the Next Stop
157(6)
Offer Grant-Writing Workshops or Courses
157(4)
Freelance Fundraising Consultant
161(1)
Resource Centers
161(2)
Chapter 12 Working with Trends in the Industry
163(10)
Projects That Help Others
164(1)
Focus Your Idea
165(1)
Selecting Topics of International Interest
166(1)
Controversial Topics
166(1)
Genocide and Warfare Topics
166(2)
Modern Realism
168(1)
Six Grant-Writing Myths
168(5)
Myth 1 If You Craft an Excellent Proposal, It Will Be Funded
169(1)
Myth 2 There Isn't Any Money Available. The Grant-Writing Well Has Dried Up
170(1)
Myth 3 The Available Money Goes to Big, Prestigious Institutions, Not to Individuals or Small Nonprofits
170(1)
Myth 4 Successful Grant Seeking Requires Connections
170(1)
Myth 5 The Contact Information of Funders Is Usually Secret
171(1)
Myth 6 Earning a Living as a Grant Writer Is Not Financially Profitable
171(2)
Chapter 13 Tips to Remember
173(10)
No-Nos for Grant Writers
174(4)
Don't Work for Organizations that May Be Misusing Public Funds
174(1)
Don't Handwrite Proposals
175(1)
Don't Overstate the Need or Problem
175(1)
Don't Assume the Funder Is an Expert on Your Subject
175(1)
Don't be Romantic in the Cover Letter
175(1)
Don't Pest the Funder
175(1)
Don't Put Down Other Applicants
176(1)
Don't Linger on One Application
176(1)
Don't Be in Denial
176(1)
Don't Use a Cookie-Cutter Approach
177(1)
Don't Work on Commission
177(1)
Don't Promise a Winning Proposal
177(1)
Don't Apply If You Don't Qualify
178(1)
Don't Submit a Rejected Grant Application without Major Changes
178(1)
Technical Tips for Grant Writers
178(2)
Your First Hello Is Important
179(1)
Adhere to Deadlines
179(1)
Break Up the Text with Graphs, Charts, and Diagrams
179(1)
Obtain a Rating Form
179(1)
Pay Attention to Technical Standards and Details
180(1)
Define Expected Results
180(1)
Edit, Edit, Edit
180(1)
Hire a Proofreader
180(3)
Appendix A Grant-Writing Resources
183(8)
Associations
183(3)
Books
186(1)
Government Agencies
187(1)
Useful Websites
188(3)
Appendix B A Brief History of Philanthropy
191(2)
Glossary 193(4)
Index 197
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