Chapter 11
Writing Winning Grant Proposals to Reach Your Fundraising Goal
IN THIS CHAPTER
Planning a grant project and knowing where to find grant funders
Getting ready for the grant proposal writing process
Researching grantmaking agencies and finding the right one for your cause
Writing an effective grant proposal
Following up on your proposal and realizing what no may mean
The idea of getting a grant to help fund new initiatives, underwrite existing programs, or pay for special capacity-building opportunities is certainly something that should be on every fundraiser’s radar screen. That being said, however, grant funding is not a quick-fix kind of funding — it requires the planning, research, dedication, and commitment to relationship building that you invest in your major donors.
Foundations, corporations, and government agencies increased their grantmaking when the economy was at its worst point in over a decade during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of following previous economic ...
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