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The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need
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The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need

Top Grant Writers and Grant Givers Share Their Secrets

Ellen Karsh and Arlen Sue Fox
Basic Books, 2009

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Veteran grant writers and nonprofit funding development specialists Ellen Karsh and Arlen Sue Fox again combine their vast experience in this updated third edition of their best-selling handbook for preparing successful grant proposals to foundations and government agencies. Whether you are a veteran grant writer or whether you are new to grantsmanship, you are sure to learn fresh strategies and effective techniques for presenting solid, well-designed proposals. Full of information, explanations, practical advice and examples, the book provides an appendix featuring 50 useful tips, a proposal checklist, a glossary, sample grant forms, a state-by-state directory of community foundations and a list of important websites. The book also presents a revealing “Funders’ Roundtable” of grant makers discussing the effects of the 2008 economic recession. getAbstract recommends that serious grant writers – and those who aspire to be – keep a copy within reach at all times.

Take-Aways

  • The economic recession that began in 2008 has taken a “terrible toll” on grant funding.
  • The basic elements of grant proposals remain unaltered, but the grant environment has undergone a change.
  • Money is scarce, so grant seekers must write better, stronger proposals.

About the Authors

Ellen Karsh developed and wrote foundation and government grant proposals for New York City. Arlen Sue Fox has extensive experience in grant writing, program planning, evaluation and consulting.

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