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The Foundation Center's guide to proposal writing

Call Number

  • NON PROFIT 658.15224 G298 (CEN)

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Edition

5th ed.

Publication Information

New York : The Foundation Center, 2007.

Physical Description

xv, 271 p. ; 26 cm.

Contents

  • Introduction : the proposal is part of a process
  • Getting started : establishing a presence and setting funding priorities
  • Developing the proposal : preparation, tips on writing, overview of components
  • Developing the proposal : the executive summary
  • Developing the proposal : the statement of need
  • Developing the proposal : the project description
  • Developing the proposal : the evaluation
  • Developing the proposal : the budget
  • Developing the proposal : organization information and conclusion
  • Variations on the project proposal format
  • Packaging the proposal
  • Researching potential funders
  • Contacting and cultivating potential funders
  • Life after the grant or rejection
  • What the funders have to say
  • Appendix A. Sample proposal
  • Appendix B. Selected resources on proposal development
  • Appendix C. Resources of the Foundation Center.

Added Authors

Foundation Center.