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    Winning Grants

    Stephanie K. Gerding (Author)

    9798892555678

    Paperback / softback, published 4 September 2024

    216 pages
    27.9 x 21.6 x 1.8 cm, 0.513 kg

    "With this third edition of Winning Grants, Gerding once again provides libraries with a comprehensive, approachable guide through every stage of the grant process, and as Gerding points out, this book is unique from other grant books with its distinct focus on libraries and on the use of strategic planning and goal setting as the foundation of grant work ... This work is an essential and thorough step-by-step guide for all libraries. Those who have to go through the process themselves will find this indispensable; however, even those larger libraries that are part of an institution, for example a hospital or university, that have grant writers on staff, will find it informative and useful.” — Journal of Hospital Librarianship

    "Offers vital updates for all library grant writers ... Small and medium libraries will especially find this a helpful guide to grant writing. There's no need to reinvent the wheel when this compilation of exhaustive and easy-to-navigate resources is available. Larger libraries and experienced grant writers will also appreciate this source of readily available and time-saving information when writing proposals." — Library Journal

    Newly updated and comprehensive, this invaluable manual is a must-have for library directors, grant writers, board members, consultants, and anyone navigating the intricacies of library grant funding. Whether you're starting from scratch and don't know where to begin, or you're an experienced grant writer looking to tap into new funding sources, you’ll find this book an invaluable resource. Authored by a well-respected library grants expert with a keen knowledge of the current state of libraries’ needs and funder priorities, Winning Grants

    • explains the grant process cycle and outlines a clear path to success;
    • shares inspiring grant success stories in action from diverse libraries;
    • presents a Grant Proposal Deconstruction template, new to this edition, that distills the often-complex grant proposal guidelines into a succinct outline that will help you ensure eligibility, track important details, and measure compliance;
    • offers guidance on gathering knowledge and conducting research, with updated resource lists and a comprehensive list of the various types of library funders;
    • covers every stage of planning, including how to cultivate community involvement, methods for needs assessment, advice on organizing the grant team, and exercises to help you write realistic goals and objectives;
    • provides insightful tips for proposal writing, such as where to find the best statistics and census data to support your statement of needs;
    • features ready-to-use tools such as grant project and needs statement worksheets, budget templates, a decision matrix, and grant partnership documents;
    • advises how to announce a successful grant to the community, and other first steps of implementation, including the basic principles of project management; and
    • provides guidance on what to do when you're turned down and how to conduct an effective evaluation that keeps the process moving forward.

    List of Figures
    Foreword
    Preface
    Acknowledgments
    Introduction

    Part I The Grant Process Cycle
    Chapter 1 Understanding the Grant Process
    Overview of the Grant Process Cycle
    Key Commitments for Winning Grants
    Tips for Grant Success

    Chapter 2 Plan for Success
    Getting Started: Leadership, Grant Team, and Partners
    Assess Community Needs and Priorities
    Needs Statements
    Strategic Plans: Grant Time-Saver and Key to Success

    Chapter 3 Design Winning Grant Projects
    Project Definitions
    The Project Planning Process
    Outcome-Based Evaluation and Logic Models
    Example Grant Project Plan

    Chapter 4 Research Funders and Grant Opportunities
    Overview of Grant Sources and Grant Matchmaking
    Sources for Library Grant Funding
    Top Resources for Finding Grant Opportunities
    Optimizing Grant Research: From Keywords to Funders
    Recording and Organizing Your Research
    Determining the Best Match
    Staying Aware of New Grant Opportunities

    Chapter 5 Create the Winning Proposal
    Overview of Proposal Writing
    Types of Applications and the Review Process
    Key Grant Proposal Components
    Grant Application Deconstruction: Determining Specifications and Requirements
    Writing Tips
    Communicating with Funders
    Submitting Your Application

    Chapter 6 Implement, Evaluate, and Continue
    Proposal Outcome: What to Do Next
    Winning Proposal Strategies: Avoiding Common Pitfalls
    Grant Project Implementation and Management
    Reviewing and Continuing the Process

    Part II Library Grant Success Stories
    Mobile Chromebook Lab
    Haddonfield (NJ) Public Library

    Scott County Community Memory Project
    Scott County (IA) Library System

    Iconic America Micro-Grant
    Ridgeland (MS) Public Library

    Transnational Dominican Activism: Documenting Grassroots Social Movements
    Bronx (NY) Community College

    Present in the Past: Connecting National and Local History with Primary Resources
    Gwinnet County (GA) Public Library

    Accessible Narrative Medicine
    Oregon Health & Science University Library

    Reaching Out: Meeting the Needs of Rural School Librarians
    LAN Crew Colorado

    Community Room Remodel and Digital Literacy Courses
    Carnegie-Evans (IA) Public Library

    Wokini Knowledge Circle: Creating Library Space Honoring Oceti Sakowin Culture
    South Dakota State University Hilton M. Briggs Library

    Part III Worksheets, Checklists, and Forms
    Key Commitments for Winning Grants Checklist
    Grant Partnership Agreement Worksheet
    Data and Statistics Handout
    Needs Statement Worksheet
    Library Planning Checklist
    Grant Project Planning Worksheet
    Logic Model Worksheet
    Grant Opportunity Decision Matrix
    Grant Application Deconstruction Worksheet
    Funder Summary Worksheet
    Winning Grants Sources and Resources Handout
    Grant Proposal Worksheet
    Sample Cover Letter and Proposal
    Questions for Funders Checklist
    Grant Proposal Submission Checklist
    Project Charter Worksheet

    Glossary
    Bibliography
    Index
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