How to Write a Grant Proposal (Wiley Nonprofit Law, Finance and Management Series) [Paperback]

Cheryl Carter New (Author), James Aaron Quick (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471212202 | ISBN-13: 978-0471212201 | Publication Date: March 13, 2003

Step-by-step guidance on how to write effective grants that get the funding you need. Complete with examples of fully-completed proposals, you'll also get an easy-to-use companion CD-ROM containing guide sheets and templates that can be easily downloaded, customized, and printed. The authors provide examples of completed proposals and numerous case studies to demonstrate how the grant-seeking process typically works.

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Effective grant proposals are not so much written as they are extensively researched, developed, and positioned. The actual writing, obviously an essential component, is nevertheless only the tip of the iceberg. Grant seekers must possess the necessary skills to correctly identify potential funders, craft a proposal that meets a specific funder’s needs, and follow that funder’s directions to the letter. Cheryl New and James Quick take grant seekers step-by-step through the entire development and drafting process in How to Write a Grant Proposal.

The authors concentrate on all the behind-the-scenes, pre-writing work that makes the difference between successful grant proposals and those that potential funders discard as "nonresponsive." New and Quick concentrate on crafting specific proposals that prove a perfect match between a funder and a solicitor’s needs. Funders and the nonprofit organizations they support are both in the business of solving problems; the key is creating a project that addresses a problem that both parties are interested in solving. How to Write a Grant Proposal provides targeted guidance for a variety of kinds of organizations, including:

K—12 private and public educational organizations

Government agencies

For-profit businesses

Health care organizations

Traditional nonprofits

Higher education universities and centers

A companion CD-ROM contains guidesheets and templates that can be easily downloaded, customized, and printed. The authors provide examples of completed proposals and numerous case studies to demonstrate how the grant-seeking process typically works.

How to Write a Grant Proposal proves a one-stop resource on how to interpret a funder’s guidelines to create a successful grant proposal.

About the Author

CHERYL CARTER NEW and JAMES AARON QUICK are the sole owners and directors of Polaris Corporation. Polaris teaches grantsmanship to nonprofit organizations (The United Way National Training Center, the Non-Profit Center, and the Kellogg Foundation), primary and secondary schools, and for-profit and nonprofit healthcare facilities using three primary mediums: workshops, consulting services, and resource publishing. They lead over 100 workshops that have taught more than 4,000 people per year how to develop and plan projects, research funders, and write grants.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (March 13, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471212202
• ISBN-13: 978-0471212201
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,579 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #41 in Books > Business & Investing > Skills > Business Writing
  • #59 in Books > Business & Investing > Industries & Professions > Nonprofit Organizations & Charities

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific, August 24, 2007

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This book and the other Grant books written by Cheryl Carter New and James Aaron Quick are a MUST have for every grant writer's library. I use them everytime I write a Grant...they are the best! Easy to follow, step-by-step guides to project creation, proposal writing and managing. EVERYTHING you need to know.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Will Never Age, February 8, 2008

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I have had this book so long I am afraid to let it go. Why? It remains relevant even with the changing times. It's a good read and a handy reference. Easy to understand, properly laid out, and full of the right kind of info a grant writer seeks. Can't go wrong for this price.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best text's I've purchased, July 22, 2010

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This review is from: How to Write a Grant Proposal (Wiley Nonprofit Law, Finance and Management Series) (Paperback)

Perfect for beginning grant writers. This book is definitely an investment. It outlines simple ways to construct a grant proposal. It's straight to the point and very user friendly. As with any grant you plan to write, use this book for general referencing and ALWAYS follow the guidelines provided from the actual grant funder (will save you a lot of time and headaches)!