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Winning Grants Step by Step
The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing, and Writing Successful Proposals
"Times have changed and your writing styles and process must change with it. The authors of Winning Grants, Sixth Edition, are veterans who can get you up to speed on that winning proposal quickly." "This book is essential to the grantwriting process! Helping grantwriters to understand the process of winning grants while being able to remain true to their mission, goals and values is at the core of this edition, and includes invaluable information about public funding." "From its earliest version to the recent one updated for the newest technology, such as AI, Winning Grants Step by Step is an indispensable resource to people who are newer to grantwriting. Both the art and science of grantwriting is addressed and helps the reader understand how to analyze grant proposal opportunities and how to put their strongest foot forward." "As a non-profit administrator who has worn many hats, from program manager to development director to finance controller, I have developed numerous federal and foundation grant proposals, returning again and again to this guide for inspiration and clarification. Winning Grants Step by Step is a must-have for any new or seasoned grantwriter!" "Winning Grants Step by Step is an essential guide for both new and experienced grantwriters. This book breaks down the complex process into clear, actionable steps that demystify grant proposal writing, from research to submission. Each edition of Winning Grants Step by Step improves on the last, addressing current fundraising trends and realities with practical, real-world insights." "For good grantwriting as well as strategic guidance on cultivating, soliciting, stewarding institutional support, Winning Grants is a go-to tool for nonprofit organizations and advancement companies large and small. This is truly a must-have resource for any serious professional in the business of fundraising!" "The demands on nonprofit organizations continue to dynamically expand in an ever-evolving world. Winning Grants Step by Step: The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing and Writing Successful Proposals lightens the load for sector leaders by offering up-to-date information and relevant insights, enabling them to focus on what they need to know and do today to win the grants that help them improve their communities and solve challenging problems."
—Ayo Atterberry, Chief of Staff, Common Cause
—Briana Barrino LCSW, PPSC, School Social Worker, Menifee Union School District
—Kathy Ko Chin, CEO, Jasper Inclusion Advisors LLC
—Julie Christine Johnson, Finance Controller, Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County (WA), Former Director of Operations, Copper Canyon Press
—Patricia S. Sinay, Former Commissioner at California Citizens Redistricting Commission
—John Jackson, John R. Jackson Consulting
—Maria Dautruche, Founder and Principal, the dowpell group LLC
Lynn Jenkins English (Author), Tori O'Neal-McElrath (Author), Lynn Kanter (Author)
9781394321612, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 17 April 2025
176 pages
27.2 x 21.3 x 1.8 cm, 0.363 kg
The gold standard “how-to” manual for writing a winning grant application or proposal, thoroughly updated and revised In the newly revised sixth edition of Winning Grants Step by Step: The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing and Writing Successful Proposals, a team of veteran nonprofit leaders delivers the most up-to-date and straightforward version of this book yet. This easy-to-read manual enables individuals and organizations alike to combine concepts and research into a strong, effective proposal. The latest edition explores some of the most relevant developments that have occurred over the last five years, including: Perfect for nonprofit executives, professionals, fundraisers, grant and proposal writers, and other stakeholders, Winning Grants Step-by-Step is the most clear-cut and simplified “how-to” guide to writing a winning proposal that incorporates the latest changes in the philanthropic sector and nonprofit community.
How to Use This Workbook xi Introduction: An Overview of the Grantseeking Process 1 Step 1 Develop a Proposal Idea That Serves Your Mission 21 Step 2 Write a Compelling Statement of Need 29 Step 3 Define Clear Goals, Objectives, and Strategies 39 Step 4 Prepare the Evaluation Component 57 Step 5 Write the Organizational Background Statement 69 Step 6 Develop a Statement of Sustainability 79 Step 7 Develop the Proposal Budget 85 Step 8 Write the Proposal Summary 101 Step 9 Submit the Application 107 Resources A. Sample Proposal 115 B. How to Research Funders 125 C. Resources for Grantseekers 131 D. Sample Cultivation Calendar 133 List of Figures, Samples, and Worksheets 139 Acknowledgments 141 About the Authors 143 Index 145
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
