Proposal Planning and Writing [Paperback]

Lynn E. Miner (Author), Jerry Griffith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1993

"The style of writing is friendly. It is not stuffy and certainly not formal. There are numerous examples throughout the book.... would make a good addition to a grants office library". -- The Grant Advisor

This excellent self-help book is for first-time proposal writers and planners, or for those who are without easy access to sources and materials. The authors use a concise, straight forward, and topical approach, relying on proven examples of how to find grants and how to plan, write, and submit proposals that get results.

The book also explores the information sources and technologies now available for locating federal, foundation, or corporate funding programs. The authors share their streamlining techniques for submitting more proposals in less time. A special bonus is the list of writing tips, as well as a list of the most likely reasons proposals are rejected.

Editorial Reviews

Review

?Of particular help for small and medium sized public libraries that can afford only a few grant seeking resources. All collections can benefit, as the advice and directions offered enable novice grant seekers to see an overview with specifics to get moving.?-Christian Library Journal --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

LYNN E. MINER, Ph.D, is associate dean of the graduate school and director of research and sponsored programs at Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

JEREMY T. MINER is completing his master of arts degree at the University of Minnesota, where he teaches courses in technical writing.

JERRY GRIFFITH, Ph.D., is president of Griffith Associates, Inc., a health care management consulting firm in Loudon, Tennessee. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Oryx Pr (June 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897747267
• ISBN-13: 978-0897747264
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,503,659 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid Info for Grantwriters!, July 26, 2005

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Virginia Allain "(retired librarian)" (Poinciana, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Proposal Planning & Writing (Grantselect) (Paperback)

This book offers specific examples, models, and step-by-step instructions on how to write all kinds of grants, from local and federal government programs to grants from private foundations and corporations. More than 300 Web sites are described, as is the use of search engines to develop better proposals. The authors also present scores of concrete writing examples and time-saving tips from successful grantseekers. (summary by South Texas Library System)
The author, Miner, has an online newsletter (Grantseeker Tips) as well, that I've subscribed to for years. Her advice is very practical and to the point. You can't go wrong with this book to guide you.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great samples, October 30, 2007

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Elisabeth Michelle White (Newport News, VA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Proposal Planning & Writing (Grantselect) (Paperback)

I took a grant writing class in college and this was one of the textbooks used. It's a good resource. It gives samples of different types of proposals, tells you how to write them, and also gives a list of resources. Pretty much a self-teaching book, you don't really need a class to use it.