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Everything Grant Writing Book: Create the perfect proposal to raise the funds you need (Everything (Business & Personal Finance))

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The "Everything Grant Book" is not very helpful to those who are serious about trying to locate and obtain grant funding. The book provides a very broad-brush approach to grant writing with limited examples.

The first seven chapters go back-and-forth between government and foundation grants, which is very confusing, especially for the beginning grant writer. Even though government and foundation grants have some common elements, they require very different approaches.

When the reader finally reaches Chapter 8 "Components of a Grant Proposal," it really discusses solicitations, with only one page dedicated to grant components.

Chapter 9 provides very basic information about preparing to writer a grant.

Chapter 10 talks about "letters of support," which seems out-of-place considering the authors have yet to discuss the major elements of a grant proposal.

Chapters 11-15 discuss the real conponents of most government grants, but once again fail to provide a comprehensive presentation with realistic examples.

Chapter 16 "Other Grant Proposal Sections" includes information (staff qualifications, management plan, etc.) that really belongs in Chapter 13 "Action Plans."

Chapter 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 include very basic information about writing, reviewing, and filling out forms, and submitting proposals.

The book ends with "Writing Grants as a Career," which seems like an awkward ending. If I had to rely on this book to give me the background to be a grant writer, I would be struggling to make a living.

I suggest potential grant writers look for a book that has only one emphasis (government or foundation), is better organized, and provides more contemporary examples.

This is a very well written, book on all aspects of grant writing. The author's have cut through the rubbish and presented facts in a simple, straight-forward manner. If I were teaching grant writing, I would use this book.

I think my knowledge of grant writing can be summed as "enough to be dangerous.." with that in mind, I knew I needed help to get a better understanding of the grant writing process. This book provides that and more--in a way that is understandable and easily read. I was able to absorb all the bits of knowledge and lead others on the path of grant writing enlightenment like a pro. This book is a must have indeed!

The Everything Grant Writing Book minces no words in informing readers that two of the most important abilities in grant writing are: The ability to follow directions and the ability to meet a deadline.

I loved the authors' style and could see that it really wasn't intended to "insult" (although I wasn't insulted at all). What they convey is that you can have the best writing talent and your cause can be quite noble, but the sad fact is that most grants contain a myriad of directions that CAN be rather complex and daunting. I often have thought that these directions help them to "weed" out proposals right off! If these directions are not followed TO THE LETTER, your grant proposal usually isn't even read! Likewise, I have NEVER ever known a committee to make an exception and accept a grant proposal that is late. I would rather that the authors drive this point home in a book than for grant seekers to learn the hard way... An excellent book that I'm buying for my own personal collection.

I am quite impressed with the book; I feel the authors touch on and in some cases went into depth regarding all aspects of grant writing. I feel it was not intended to fully teach but to give you the understanding of the overall aspects of grant writing, (what to expect, what to look for and how to plan your approach.) It was very helpful to me as I am new to grant writing.

Let me start by saying that I am only very recently getting my feet wet in the nonprofit world, let alone grant writing. I don't know how valuable this book would be to someone who's been working in development for years and years but it helped me so much. I had purchasedThe Nonprofit Career Guide: How to Land a Job That Makes a Difference when I first realized I wanted to work in the nonprofit sector (if you're one of those people, I do recommend that book as well). After that, I became interested in development work, fundraising but in particular, grant writing. So, I borrowed Everything Grant Writing from the library and it really gave me a foundation to work on in trying to explore opportunities and gain experience. I was lucky enough to land a development internship with a really great nonprofit organization. I have pretty much zero experience but because of this book, I don't have to waste a whole lot of precious time playing catch up on some of the basics. I'm able to just jump right in and learn what its like hands on from the Director of Grants and gain real experience (and I'm pretty sure she's happy about not having to explain every little detail to me). So if your situation is simlar to mine, I would definitely suggest checking out this book. Even if you don't want to necessarily buy it, I don't live in the main part of the city and so my local library is pretty small. If they've got it, I'm pretty sure yours does too.

This book is an excellent resource for those of us who need guided through the grant writing process.

I only wish I had the Everything Grant Writing Book before my nonprofit wrote a federal grant last month and submitted 20 grants to foundations and businesses with little success. I can't wait to try out the strategies in the book to write successful grants.

This book is okay for an organization trying to funds for businesses and such. The title of this book was misleading to me by saying (Everything Series). I was looking for help for an elderly family on a very limited income who needs major home improvements. This book has not helped me in finding them the help they need at all. A little disappointed!!!!!!!!!!

I have not had the opportunity to read this book yet. However, I did glance through to see that it did contain valuable information I will need at a later date. The book looks like good reference material I will consult often while writing grants.