How to Say It: Grantwriting: Write Proposals That Grantmakers Want to Fund (How to Say It... (Paperback))

Presents the necessary tools to craft an effective, attention-grabbing grant proposal, including information on how to find out which funders are the best fit for the project, and strategies for figuring out what grantors are looking for. Original.

A guide to writing grant proposals tailored specifically to a donor's interests, complete with step-by-step instructions and samples of winning proposals.

In grant- seeking, words can go where the applicant can't-the foundation boardroom, the corporation's headquarters-so it's important to use them as the strategic, powerful tools that they are. This book shows readers how to find, frame, and use words effectively to make the case for any organization and its projects.

Readers are provided the tools for crafting a grant proposal that speaks directly to the funder's interests. Grant-seekers will learn:

• How to find out which funders fit their project exactly
• Strategies for figuring out what each grant-maker is looking for
• Critical tips for crafting attention-grabbing proposals

Koch shows readers how to write with a point of view that is geared to the funder's interests and goals, while remaining true to the project. Packed with examples of winning proposals, and strategies for using words to inspire and convince, this is the must-have resource for any grant-seeker hoping to stand apart from the crowd.

A guide to writing grant proposals tailored specifically to a donor?s interests, complete with step-by-step instructions and samples of winning proposals. In grant- seeking, words can go where the applicant can?t?the foundation boardroom, the corporation?s headquarters?so it?s important to use them as the strategic, powerful tools that they are. This book shows readers how to find, frame, and use words effectively to make the case for any organization and its projects. Readers are provided the tools for crafting a grant proposal that speaks directly to the funder?s interests. Grant-seekers will learn: ? How to find out which funders fit their project exactly ? Strategies for figuring out what each grant-maker is looking for ? Critical tips for crafting attention-grabbing proposals Koch shows readers how to write with a point of view that is geared to the funder?s interests and goals, while remaining true to the project. Packed with examples of winning proposals, and strategies for using words to inspire and convince, this is the must-have resource for any grant-seeker hoping to stand apart from the crowd. Praise Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Acknowledgements Introduction PART ONE - It’s About More Than Content CHAPTER 1 - Make Sure Your Project Is Fundable CHAPTER 2 - Is It a Good Match? CHAPTER 3 - Find Your Hook CHAPTER 4 - Say It to the Right Audience with the Right Style CHAPTER 5 - Creating a Well-Organized and Well-Structured Proposal CHAPTER 6 - Make Your Case with Clarity, Logic, and Passion CHAPTER 7 - Overcoming Writer’s Block PART TWO - But Content Is What You’re Selling CHAPTER 8 - Say It Effectively CHAPTER 9 - Say It with Substance CHAPTER 10 - Say It with Conviction CHAPTER 11 - Say It with Vision and Solutions CHAPTER 12 - Say It with Proof CHAPTER 13 - Say It Expansively CHAPTER 14 - Say It Richly Budget and Budget Narrative, Project Sustainability CHAPTER 15 - Say It Succinctly CHAPTER 16 - Say It with Flair APPENDIX - Proposal Samples INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHOR Presents the necessary tools to craft an effective, attention-grabbing grant proposal, including information on how to find out which funders best fit the project, and strategies for figuring out what grantors like to see