Proposal Writing: Effective Grantsmanship Book

Table of Contents Title Page Dedication List of Figures List of Tables Preface to the Fourth Edition Chapter One: An Orientation to Proposal Writing A. A Book for the Beginning Grant Writer B. A Brief History of Giving and Philanthropy C. About the Non-Profit Agency D. Differences between Grants and Contracts E. Funding Sources and Guidelines for Grants and Contracts
• Governmental versus Foundation Applications F. The Proposal Submission and Scoring Processes
• Proposal Scoring Chapter Two: Organizing the Writing and Using Technology A. The Nuts and Bolts of Writing a Proposal B. Writing for an Established versus New Organization
• Writing for an Established Organization C. Writing Style and Format D. The Components of the Proposal E. Using Techology
• The Role and Use of Search Engines
• Review of Funders’ Websites
• Assessing Data
• Electronic Submission of the Proposal Chapter Three: Assessing the Organization A. Mission-Driven Analysis of the Organization B. Organizational Capacity
• Survey of the Organization C. The Agency Capability Statement
• Sample Applicant Capability Statement
• Supportive Documentation D. Working with a Collaborative E. Writing a Proposal for a Collaborative
• Determine the Need and Establish Goals
• Explore Potential Program Offerings and Benefits
• Develop the Final Program Concept and Budget Chapter Four: Generating and Refining Proposal Ideas A. Understanding the Community
• Analyzing the Community through Data
- Client/Community Needs Assessment
- City, County, and State Demographic Data
- Journal Articles
- Local Newspapers B. Problem or Needs-Based Program Ideas C. Understanding Barriers in Program Design
• Barriers to Service D. Agency Capacity and Sustainability
• Sustainability: Determining Income Generating Potential
• The Life Cycle of a Project
• Multi-Source Funding E. Formulating Program Ideas F. Applying the Logic Model Chapter Five: Writing the Needs/Problem Statement A. The Goal of the Need Statement B. A Guide to Writing the Need Statement
• The Nature and Extent of the Need/Problem
• Factors Contributing to the Problem or Conditions
• Impact of the Need/Problem
• Promising Approaches for Improved Results Chapter Six: Writing Goals, Objectives, and the Implementation Plan Section One: Goals and Objectives A. Program Goals B. Formulating Objectives C. Types of Objectives
• Process Objectives
• Outcome Objectives Section Two: Implementation Plan A. Developing the Implementation Plan
• Inputs – Resources/Preparatory Activities
• Process or Program-Related Activities
• Outputs/Units of Service B. Writing the Project Narrative C. Scope of Work D. Project Timeline Chapter Seven: Writing the Evaluation Plan A. The Benefits of Evaluation
• Funder’s Perspective
• Organization’s Perspective B. Developing an Evaluation Plan C. Using the Logic Model D. Process Evaluation E. Outcome Evaluation F. Writing the Evaluation Section G. Other Evaluation Considerations Chapter Eight: Creating the Budget A. The Budget Context B. Preparation of a Line Item Budget C. Other Types of Budgets
• Matching Funds and In-Kind Budgets D. Other Budgeting Issues
• Budget Adjustment
• Budget Amendment
• Contract Negotiations and Subcontracting Chapter Nine: Finishing Touches A. Requesting Letters of Support B. Proposal Abstract C. Title and Title Page D. Cover Letter Appendix A: Estimating Time Appendix B: Funding Resource Information References and Suggested Readings Index About the Authors