Grant Writing with AI for Dummies.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lindsell-Roberts, Sheryl.

Series:

--For dummies.

For dummies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Proposal writing for grants--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Proposal writing for grants.

Artificial intelligence.

Fund raising--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Fund raising.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (226 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2025.

Summary:

Supercharge your next grant proposal with the power of AI A stand-out grant proposals can be the difference between your organization thriving, surviving, or folding. So don't miss the opportunity presented by artificial intelligence (AI) to take your grant proposals to the next level! In Grant Writing with AI For Dummies, business writer extraordinaire Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts delivers an exciting new guide to supercharging your next grant proposal with AI. She's helped countless organizations win millions of dollars in funding. In the book: Boost your chances of being selected for funding. Craft inspiring stories that tug at reviewer's heartstrings and wallets. Learn to write spot-on executive summaries. Crack the keyword code so electronic scanners notice you. Find loads of examples of actual AI output in addition to AI websites. With AI as your virtual assistant, you have a secret weapon to take your grant proposals to the next level. Grab a copy of Grant Writing with AI For Dummies today and see the difference a dash of AI can make!.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Introduction

About This Book

Foolish Assumptions

Icons Used in This Book

Beyond the Book

Where to Go from Here

Part 1 Discovering the Value of AI in Writing Grant Proposals

Chapter 1 Introducing the New Power Duo: Writer Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence

Using AI as Your Virtual Sidekick

Getting to Know Some Popular AI Tools

Understanding the Synergy Between WI and AI

Pairing WI and AI from Outline to Finished Proposal

Creating an outline

Learning of funding opportunities

Working towards the finish line

Ensuring that You Maintain the Human Touch

Knowing that AI Dependence Can Be Costly

Remembering that Human Grant Writers are Irreplaceable

Chapter 2 Navigating AI at Your Own Pace

Learning AI Lingo

Absorbing AI Wisdom from the Backseat

Getting Started with AI

Seeing is believing

Trying AI for proofreading and editing

Having varied information at your fingertips

Playing with the Pros

Choosing the AI Tool That's "Write" for You

Chapter 3 Winning Hearts and Minds of Funders through Storytelling

Understanding Why Stories Make a Difference

Using AI as Your Assistant to Crafting Engaging Stories

Using Prompts to Write Stories

Taking Reviewers on a Journey

Creating Your Own Success Stories

Naming names

Creating imaginary stories

Telling before and after stories

Seeking volunteers' stories

Preparing case studies

Embellishing Stories

Preparing Strong Headlines That Tell a Story

Incorporating Visual Storytelling

Using AI as your assistant to create dynamic visuals

Going beyond graphics

Part 2 Prepping for Your Proposal

Chapter 4 Scoping the Proposal with a Kick-Start Brief

Kick-Starting Your Proposal

Finding Nuggets in the Numbers with AI.

1. What is the problem statement?

2. Does this overlap another grant? What makes your request different?

3. What are your specific needs?

4. What is your goal?

5. What are your objectives?

6. What are your budgetary needs?

7. What's the timeline?

8. What's the sustainability?

9. What are your plans for promoting the program?

10. Who is your target population?

11. What are the best practices?

12. Who is your reader?

13. Is anyone else in your organization seeking funding for complementary projects?

14. Why is your organization more qualified than others to do __________?

15. What's the one key point you want your readers to remember?

Using AI as Your Virtual Assistant

Remembering the Human Element - You!

Chapter 5 Turning Prompts into Gold

Using Prompts as Your Proposal-Writing GPS

Crafting Your Proposal with Precise Prompts

Understanding the Capabilities and Limitations of AI Tools

Chatting away

Asking for one single task at a time

Finding the right length

Providing specific guidelines and instructions

Asking open-ended questions

Using specific keywords or phrases

Indicating your desired tone

Encouraging research

Calling Upon Writer Intelligence

Chapter 6 Cracking the Keyword Code

Grasping the Importance of Keywords in the Review Process

Adding the Value of AI

Avoiding Keyword Overload

Chapter 7 Defeating Writer's Block

Writing a Draft with AI as Your Virtual Assistant

Sleuthing the Right Keywords with AI

Polishing the Draft by Pairing WI and AI

Buffing it up with WI

Proofreading and editing with AI

Readying Your Proposal for Submission

Part 3 Making a Great First Impression

Chapter 8 Harnessing the Influence of the Cover Letter

Prioritizing the Reader's Perspective

Garnering AI's Assistance.

Including the "Write" Stuff

Capturing hearts and opening wallets

Grabbing attention with a captivating opening paragraph

Using a proper salutation and closing

Saying hello

Bidding adieu

Ending with a postscript

Chapter 9 Amplifying the Impact of the Title Page

Knowing the Value of a Well-Chosen Title

Getting Title-Page Help from AI

Crafting an Eye-Catching Visual Identity

Knowing What to Include

Proofreading Very Carefully (or Suffering the Consequences)

Chapter 10 Crafting a Captivating Executive Summary

Recognizing the Allure of the "Appetizer"

Understanding the Value of an Executive Summary

Writing your Executive Summary Post-Proposal

Incorporating the Power of AI

Picking Up Tips and Tricks

Keeping it to the proper length

Peppering with keywords

Using technical terms cautiously

Showing a positive attitude through your tone

Presenting with impact

Part 4 Nailing the Narrative

Chapter 11 Navigating a Request for Proposal

Finding Funders

Thinking of AI as Your Personal Agent

Contacting Funders Beforehand

Anchoring the Academy Award

Using a Match-Up Approach with the Help of AI

Chapter 12 Unlocking Funding Doors: Writing Stellar Proposals

Weaving AI into the Process

Building Partners, Not Grantors

Breaking Down the Sections of a Grant Proposal

Section 1: The beginning

Cover letter (a.k.a. transmittal letter)

Title page

Table of contents

Executive summary

Section 2: The middle

Purpose (or introduction)

Problem statement

Goals and objectives

Budgetary needs

Timetable

Sustainability

Promotion

Target population

Best practices

Qualifications

Section 3: The conclusion and back matter

Appendixes

Glossary

Making a List and Checking It Twice

Following Up After Submitting Your Proposal.

Knowing how to follow up

Knowing when to follow up

Chapter 13 Appearing as a Finalist to Shoot for the Gold

Peeking Behind the Curtain of the Review Process

Remembering That AI Can Help

Assessing the Review Panel

Crafting Your Presentation's Message

Nailing Your Presentation

Preparing Slides Using AI Tools

Preparing Handouts That Leave a Lasting Impression

Making your handout shine

Including extras

Anticipating Questions

Practicing Your Way to Perfection

Following Up After Presenting

Part 5 The Part of Tens

Chapter 14 Ten Tips for Mastering the Tone of the Perfect Pitch

Using AI as Your Assistant for the Proper Tone

Shooting for Clarity

Expressing Passion

Displaying Confidence

Using the Power of Persuasion

Maximizing Impact

Expressing Gratitude

Maintaining a Positive Tone

Using Industry-Related Jargon Sparingly and Appropriately

Focusing on the Grantor

Chapter 15 Ten Reasons Why Grant Proposals May Fail

Sending a Poorly Written Cover Letter

Presenting a Deficient Executive Summary

Lacking Innovation and Impact

Presenting Inadequate Evidence of Making a Difference

Omitting to Express Partnership or Collaboration

Presenting an Unrealistic Budget

Sharing an Insufficient Evaluation Plan

Poorly Defining Goals and Objectives

Missing the Mark

Not Using AI as a Writing Assistant

Chapter 16 Ten Ways to Find Funding in the United States and Globally

Harnessing the Power of AI

Learning of Direct Grant Opportunities

Finding Pass-Through Grant Opportunities

Tapping into the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

Funding for Nonprofits

Funding for a Wide Variety of Industries

Going Global

Securing Funding in the United Kingdom

Finding Funding in Canada

Navigating Funding Opportunities in Australia

Index.

EULA.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781394305872

1394305877

9781394305889

1394305885

OCLC:

1493581538