num_pages: 208
description: If you're new to proposal writing, this book will give you the skills you need to raise money from grants. Even experienced grantwriters will learn useful, hands-on ideas to improve their odds for success. Author and activist Andy Robinson describes in plain English just what it takes to win grants for social justice.You'll Learn About:The pros and cons of chasing grantsHow grants fit into a complete fundraising programUsing your grant proposal as a community organizing planDesigning fundable projectsGrants research: how to find the moneyDeveloping relationships with foundation staffBuilding your proposal, piece by pieceGrants administration and reportingThe long haul: stamina, persistence, resilienceGrassroots Grants includes four complete proposals, plus suggestions from forty foundation staff members who fund groups working for social justice, human rights, and environmental conservation.
language: English
title: Grassroots Grants: An Activist's Guide to Proposal Writing
titlecomplete: Grassroots Grants: An Activist's Guide to Proposal Writing (Kim Klein's Fundraising Series)
genres: Nonfiction
ratings_count: 27
publisher: Jossey-Bass