Webster's New World Grant Writing Handbook [Paperback]

Webster's New World Grant Writing Handbookwalks readers through every step of the grant writing process-from defining the project and getting and interpreting a foundation's guidelines to submitting and following up on the grant application. With clear, concise explanations, thorough coverage, illustrative examples, and expert advice, this helpful, complete resource gives grant writers all the information and guidance they need to succeed.

Sara Deming Wason(Syracuse, NY) holds a master's degree in nonprofit management from Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Wason has over 20 years' experience in nonprofit administration, including the last 10 years in higher education development. She is currently Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Syracuse University where she is responsible for corporate foundation fundraising.

PART I: Understanding Corporate and Foundation Fundraising.

How Corporations and Foundations Fit into Your Overall Fundraising Strategy.

Why Corporations and Foundations Give.

Foundations.

Corporations.

Implications for Fundraisers.

PART II: The New Philanthropy.

Giving Trends.

Corporate and Foundation Funding in Perspective.

The Future.

PART III: Define the Project.

Generate the Idea.

“Mission-Fit”.

Is Your Organization Prepared?

Project Development.

Make Sure Everyone Is on the Same Page.

PART IV: Finding the Right Funders for Your Project.

What Makes a Good Prospect?

Know the Landscape.

Project-Specific Grant Searches.

Search Strategy.

Your Final List.

PART V: Approaching Funders.

Make the Best Initial Approach.

Letters of Inquiry.

Other Forms of Communication.

The Next Step.

Handling Rejection.

PART VI: Organize the Proposal.

Roles and Responsibilities.

The Outline.