{"product_id":"winning-grants-paperback-softback-9798892555678","title":"Winning Grants (Paperback \/ softback) 9798892555678","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWinning Grants\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eStephanie K. Gerding (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9798892555678\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 4 September 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e216 pages\u003cbr\u003e27.9 x 21.6 x 1.8 cm, 0.513 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With this third edition of \u003ci\u003eWinning Grants\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.” \u003ci\u003e— Journal of Hospital Librarianship\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\" \u003ci\u003e— Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eNewly 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, \u003ci\u003eWinning Grants\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\texplains the grant process cycle and outlines a clear path to success; \t\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\tshares inspiring grant success stories in action from diverse libraries; \t\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\tpresents 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; \t\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\toffers guidance on gathering knowledge and conducting research, with updated resource lists and a comprehensive list of the various types of library funders; \t\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\tcovers 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; \t\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\tprovides insightful tips for proposal writing, such as where to find the best statistics and census data to support your statement of needs; \t\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\tfeatures ready-to-use tools such as grant project and needs statement worksheets, budget templates, a decision matrix, and grant partnership documents; \t\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\tadvises how to announce a successful grant to the community, and other first steps of implementation, including the basic principles of project management; and \t\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\tprovides guidance on what to do when you're turned down and how to conduct an effective evaluation that keeps the process moving forward. \t\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eList of Figures\u003c\/i\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003ci\u003ePreface\u003c\/i\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003ci\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/i\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003ci\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I The Grant Process Cycle\u003c\/b\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tChapter 1 Understanding the Grant Process \t\u003cbr\u003e \tOverview of the Grant Process Cycle \t\u003cbr\u003e \tKey Commitments for Winning Grants \t\u003cbr\u003e \tTips for Grant Success\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Plan for Success \t\u003cbr\u003e \tGetting Started: Leadership, Grant Team, and Partners \t\u003cbr\u003e \tAssess Community Needs and Priorities \t\u003cbr\u003e \tNeeds Statements \t\u003cbr\u003e \tStrategic Plans: Grant Time-Saver and Key to Success\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Design Winning Grant Projects \t\u003cbr\u003e \tProject Definitions \t\u003cbr\u003e \tThe Project Planning Process \t\u003cbr\u003e \tOutcome-Based Evaluation and Logic Models \t\u003cbr\u003e \tExample Grant Project Plan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Research Funders and Grant Opportunities \t\u003cbr\u003e \tOverview of Grant Sources and Grant Matchmaking \t\u003cbr\u003e \tSources for Library Grant Funding \t\u003cbr\u003e \tTop Resources for Finding Grant Opportunities \t\u003cbr\u003e \tOptimizing Grant Research: From Keywords to Funders \t\u003cbr\u003e \tRecording and Organizing Your Research \t\u003cbr\u003e \tDetermining the Best Match \t\u003cbr\u003e \tStaying Aware of New Grant Opportunities\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Create the Winning Proposal \t\u003cbr\u003e \tOverview of Proposal Writing \t\u003cbr\u003e \tTypes of Applications and the Review Process \t\u003cbr\u003e \tKey Grant Proposal Components \t\u003cbr\u003e \tGrant Application Deconstruction: Determining Specifications and Requirements \t\u003cbr\u003e \tWriting Tips \t\u003cbr\u003e \tCommunicating with Funders \t\u003cbr\u003e \tSubmitting Your Application\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Implement, Evaluate, and Continue \t\u003cbr\u003e \tProposal Outcome: What to Do Next \t\u003cbr\u003e \tWinning Proposal Strategies: Avoiding Common Pitfalls \t\u003cbr\u003e \tGrant Project Implementation and Management \t\u003cbr\u003e \tReviewing and Continuing the Process\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Library Grant Success Stories\u003c\/b\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tMobile Chromebook Lab \t\u003cbr\u003e \tHaddonfield (NJ) Public Library\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScott County Community Memory Project \t\u003cbr\u003e \tScott County (IA) Library System\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIconic America Micro-Grant \t\u003cbr\u003e \tRidgeland (MS) Public Library\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransnational Dominican Activism: Documenting Grassroots Social Movements \t\u003cbr\u003e \tBronx (NY) Community College\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresent in the Past: Connecting National and Local History with Primary Resources \t\u003cbr\u003e \tGwinnet County (GA) Public Library\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessible Narrative Medicine \t\u003cbr\u003e \tOregon Health \u0026amp; Science University Library\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaching Out: Meeting the Needs of Rural School Librarians \t\u003cbr\u003e \tLAN Crew Colorado\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity Room Remodel and Digital Literacy Courses \t\u003cbr\u003e \tCarnegie-Evans (IA) Public Library\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWokini Knowledge Circle: Creating Library Space Honoring Oceti Sakowin Culture \t\u003cbr\u003e \tSouth Dakota State University Hilton M. Briggs Library\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Worksheets, Checklists, and Forms\u003c\/b\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tKey Commitments for Winning Grants Checklist \t\u003cbr\u003e \tGrant Partnership Agreement Worksheet \t\u003cbr\u003e \tData and Statistics Handout \t\u003cbr\u003e \tNeeds Statement Worksheet \t\u003cbr\u003e \tLibrary Planning Checklist \t\u003cbr\u003e \tGrant Project Planning Worksheet \t\u003cbr\u003e \tLogic Model Worksheet \t\u003cbr\u003e \tGrant Opportunity Decision Matrix \t\u003cbr\u003e \tGrant Application Deconstruction Worksheet \t\u003cbr\u003e \tFunder Summary Worksheet \t\u003cbr\u003e \tWinning Grants Sources and Resources Handout \t\u003cbr\u003e \tGrant Proposal Worksheet \t\u003cbr\u003e \tSample Cover Letter and Proposal \t\u003cbr\u003e \tQuestions for Funders Checklist \t\u003cbr\u003e \tGrant Proposal Submission Checklist \t\u003cbr\u003e \tProject Charter Worksheet\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlossary\u003c\/i\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003ci\u003eBibliography\u003c\/i\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003ci\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"ALA Editions","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52653065765144,"sku":"9798892555678","price":47.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/winning-grants-paperback-softback-9798892555678","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}