Secrets of Successful Grantsmanship: A Guerrilla Guide to Raising Money

PREFACE

Translating ideas into reality almost always costs money, but people who have good ideas often lack the necessary funds. Grants are a good source of funding to make things happen, from starting projects to building buildings. Yet many people are reluctant to seek grants because they have become discouraged by their own fruitless efforts or intimidated by hearing about the failures of others. Some people employed in fundraising exacerbate these fears by promoting the myth that grantseeking is fraught with complexities that make professional help a necessity.

Genesis

I wrote this book to dispel the myths surrounding grantseeking and to show readers that they can become successful at it, either by themselves or by maximizing the use of professional ...