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Getting Funded: A Complete Guide to Proposal Writing

It is not a guide for starting small businesses, it is for the organization or non-profit that needs an infusion of cash to make their dreams happen. The truth is, funds are out there waiting for someone that can present their case lucidly, with creativity and intelligence.

This volume includes sections such as: proposal ideas, selecting a funding source, writing the proposal (with each section outlined). It additionally includes a large number of helpful forms, checklists and evaluation materials.

As mentioned by other reviewers, the greatest need is now for a new edition. The Internet does offer a whole new world of funding opportunities and methods. Still, with this book and some simple search engine tools, you would be able to utilize the latest technologies with the basics of this book to develop your funding proposals.

This book has helped me many times in my career as a development professional. It is essential for the novice grantwriter and can be incredibly helpful for the expert. Although I have written grants for years, I often pick up this book as a refresher whenever I am about to start a new project.

It provides not only basic guidelines for grantwriting, but also information on strategic planning, evaluations, and budgets. Mary Hall provides sample query letters, budgets, grant applications and even RFPs for federal agencies.

My only complaint is that it's still in the 3rd edition! A 4th edition needs to include on-line grantwriting resources, grantmakers who have websites and submitting grant applications on line.