Winning Grants: Step by Step, Third Edition

Responding to the Funder’s Decision

It is inevitable: funding decisions will be made. When they are, you and your organization’s staff will either be jumping for joy or holding your heads in your hands. Believe it or not, you need to move forward with your relationship-building regardless of which way the decision falls.

When the Proposal Is Funded

There is nothing like getting that call, letter, or e-mail informing you that your organization’s proposal has been funded. It is the best, regardless of the size of the grant. So after the yippees are shouted, you need to get back to business—remember, you are building a relationship. A telephone call to your program officer is certainly in order as soon as you receive word that your request ...