Winning grants step by step : the complete workbook for planning, developing, and writing successful proposals / Lynn Jenkins English, Tori O'Neal-McElrath, and Lynn Kanter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

English, Lynn Jenkins, author.

O'Neal-McElrath, Tori, 1965- author.

Kanter, Lynn, author.

Series:

Jossey-Bass nonprofit guidebook series.

Jossey-Bass Nonprofit Guidebook Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Proposal writing for grants.

Nonprofit organizations--Finance.

Nonprofit organizations.

Writing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (144 pages)

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2025]

Summary:

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: New information and strategies for prospect research, including state-of-the art databases and AI-enabled research and prospecting How to use AI for research and writing in a ways that are ethical, transparent, strategic, and efficient Updated resources and information for electronically submitted grants Updated guidelines and tips for federal, state, and local government grants in the US New information about the increasing popularity of Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) Updated discussions about mega-donors (like Mackenzie Scott and Melinda Gates) and how they give 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.

Contents:

Winning Grants Step by Step, Sixth Edition Testimonials

Contents

How to Use This Workbook

Introduction An Overview of the Grant seeking Process

Sources of Grant Revenue

Types of Grants

Prospect Research

Grant writing Readiness

Important Staff in the Grant writing Process

Cultivate Funder Relationships

Develop the Relationship

Send Email Inquiries to Funders

Contact a Funder by Telephone

Funder Meetings

Public Funders

A Word About Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

The Proposal Process

Types of Proposals

Tips for Writing Proposals

How to Use AI for Grant writing

Practical Guidelines for Using AI

Step 1 Develop a Proposal Idea That Serves Your Mission

Proposal Development Review Questions

Step 2 Write a Compelling Statement of Need

Purpose of the Statement of Need

Content of the Statement of Need

Tips for Writing the Statement of Need

Statement of Need Review Questions

Step 3 Define Clear Goals, Objectives, and Strategies

Purpose of the Goals and Objectives Components: The "So What?" Factor

Definition of Goals and Objectives

Outcome-Focused Objectives

Write Outcome Objectives

Public Funding: Goals and Objectives

Tips for Writing Good Goals and Objectives

Goals and Objectives Review Questions

Develop the Strategies

Purpose of the Strategies Component

Content of the Strategies Component

Tips for Writing the Strategies Component

Open Option: Strategies

Strategies Review Questions

Step 4 Prepare the Evaluation Component

Purpose of the Evaluation Component

Why Evaluations Matter

Internal or External Evaluation

Content of the Evaluation Component

Data Collection

Sample Evaluation Component

Public Funding: Evaluation

Evaluation Review Questions.

Step 5 Write the Organizational Background Statement

Purpose of the Organizational Background Statement

Content of the Organizational Background Component

Tips for Writing the Organizational Background Component

Background Statement

Organizational Background for Public Funding Applications

Organizational Background Review Questions

Step 6 Develop a Statement of Sustainability

Content of the Sustainability Statement

Tips for Writing the Sustainability Component

Public Funding

Sustainability Review Questions

Step 7 Develop the Proposal Budget

General Budget Overview

General Support Budget

Program Budget

Basics of a GS Budget

Stage 1: Review, Research, and Organize

Stage 2: Develop the Budget

Public Funding Budgets

Stage 3: Review, Update, and Review Budget Again

Stage 4: Develop the Budget Narrative

The Budget: Final Thoughts

Program Budget Dos and Don'ts

Budget Review Questions

Step 8 Write the Proposal Summary

Purpose and Content of the Summary

Tips for Writing the Summary

Public Funding: Proposal Summary

Summary Review Questions

Step 9 Submit the Application

Purpose and Content of the Cover Email or Letter

Cover Email for Email Submissions

Email When Using Online Portal

Cover Letter for Paper and Other Submissions

Purpose and Content of the Appendixes or Attachments

Online Portal Submissions

Emailing the Proposal

Paper Proposal Submissions

Resource A-Sample Proposal

Resource B-How to Research Funders

Resource C-Resources for Grantseekers

Resource D-Sample Cultivation Calendar

List of Figures, Samples, and Worksheets

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Index

EULA.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-394-32163-5

1-394-32162-7

OCLC:

1519118926