Grant Writing For Dummies. Beverly A. Browning

Qualifications Connecting Accountability and Responsibility to the Implementation Process Offering Up Cash and In-Kind Leveraging Resources for Matching Funds Demonstrating Federal Compliance in the Personnel Selection Writing the Sustainability Statement Chapter 18: Creating a Budget That Includes All the Funding You Need Understanding Budget Section Basics Digging Up Matching Funds Plotting Ethical Expenses Projecting Multiyear Expenses for Grant-Funded Programs Building Credibility When You’re a New Nonprofit

      9  Part 5: Triple-Checking Your Application, Submitting, and Following Up Chapter 19: Checking Off the Mandatory Requirements for Compliance Triple-Checking All Required Components Avoiding Editing Red Flags Assembling the Proper Attachments in the Right Order Meeting Submission Requirements Chapter 20: Knowing What to Do after Submitting Your Application Keeping Accessible Copies of Electronic Files Staying Connected to Your Stakeholders Tracking the Status of Your Submitted Application Chapter 21: Winning or Losing: What’s Next? Handling Funding Status Communications from Grantmakers Handling Multiple Grant Awards Failing to Get a Grant Award Chapter 22: Requesting Matching Funds and Other Goodies from Corporate Grantmakers Recognizing What Corporations and Local Businesses Are Willing to Fund Making Initial Contact and Building a Relationship with Corporate Funders Building Relationships with Major Corporations and Business Funders Writing a Corporate Letter Request/Letter Proposal Following Up with Potential Corporate Funders

      10  Part 6: The Part of Tens Chapter 23: Ten e-Grant Tips Log In and Set Up a Password Immediately for Online Submissions Fill In Routine Organizational Information Review the Entire Online Application Template Copy and Re-Create the Template in a Word-Processing Program Adhere to Writing Limitations in Online Grant e-Portals Convey without Traditional Graphics Convey without Traditional Formatting Recheck the Funder’s Website Daily for Modifications to the Guidelines Confirm the Due Date Time and Time Zone Hit Submit Chapter 24: Ten Steps to Making Grant Writing Your Career Get Trained Research the Salary Ranges for Grantwriters Determine the Fees for Your Services as a Consultant Stay Updated on Grant Industry Trends Join a Professional Association and Get Certified Continue to Hone Your Research and Writing Skills Ask to Join a Grantwriting Team Get a Consulting Coach Use Updated Technology Network Like a Pro Chapter 25: Ten Ways to Continue Being Viewed as a Grant Professional Take on New Challenges Volunteer Your Services Become a Grant Research Specialist Become a Peer Reviewer Do Copyediting for Other Grantwriters Work with an Experienced Grantwriter Attend National Professional Development Training Review Successful Grant Applications Online Write and Publish Articles That Require Extensive Research Continue Your Formal Education

      11  Index

      12  About the Author

      13  Connect with Dummies

      14  End