Perfect phrases for writing grant proposals : hundreds of ready-to-use phrases to present your organization, explain your cause, and get the funding you need

The Right Phrase for Every Situation...Every Time These days, it's not enough to work for a good cause or worthy organization. If you want to receive funding from a corporation, community, foundation, or government institution, it all comes down to one thing: your proposal. With hundreds of ready-to-use “Perfect Phrases,” you'll quickly know the right words to use for the three major sections of every successful grant proposal: How to introduce yourself, your program, and your achievements How to describe your goals-and what funding will accomplish What you should include as your supporting documents With this comprehensive, user-friendly approach to grant writing, you'll be able to tackle the various proposal formats, create a professional purpose statement, and back up your plan with solid data. Plus, you'll discover some insider secrets that will really get the attention you want-and the funding you need. These Days, It's Not Enough To Work For A Good Cause Or Worthy Organization. If You Want To Receive Funding From A Corporation, Community, Foundation, Or Government Institution, It All Comes Down To One Thing: Your Proposal. With Hundreds Of Ready-to-use Perfect Phrases, You'll Quickly Know The Right Words To Use For The Three Major Sections Of Every Successful Grant Proposal: How To Introduce Yourself, Your Program, And Your Achievements; How To Describe Your Goals-and What Funding Will Accomplish; What You Should Include As Your Supporting Documents. With This Comprehensive, User-friendly Approach To Grant Writing, You'll Be Able To Tackle The Various Proposal Formats, Create A Professional Purpose Statement, And Back Up Your Plan With Solid Data. Plus, You'll Discover Some Insider Secrets That Will Really Get The Attention You Want-and The Funding You Need-- Publisher. Preface -- Pt. 1. Perfect Phrases For The Introduction And Background Of Your Organization -- Chapter 1. Typical Formats : Writing What Funders Want To Read -- Letter Proposal Or Corporate Letter Format -- Common Grant Application Format -- Government Grant Application Narrative Format -- Concept Paper Format -- Chapter 2. Experience And Achievement : Impressing With Your History And Accomplishments -- 1. Introduce Your Organization -- 2. State Your Organization's Accomplishments -- 3. Provide A Virtual Tour Of Your Organization -- Chapter 3. Programs And Activities : Showing And Telling What You Do Well -- 1. Present Relevant Current Programs -- 2. Share The Outcomes Of Relevant Past And Current Programs -- 3. Show Funders Your Program Implementation Strengths -- Chapter 4. Target Population : Talking About Working With Your Target Population -- 1. Provide Current Demographics For The Target Population You Already Serve --^ 2. Demonstrate Their Roles As Stakeholders In Your Proposed Program -- 3. Show Funders How Target Population Input Impacts Strategic Planning -- Chapter 5. Community Served And Partners : Providing Insight On Your Service Region And Collaborations -- 1. Acquaint Funders With Your Service Area -- 2. Introduce Your Key Partners And Their Roles In Grant-funded Programs -- 3. Provide Funders With An Accurate Description Of Your Organization's Collaborative Networking Strengths -- Pt. 2. Perfect Phrases For The Description Of Your Request -- Chapter 6. Problem Or Need : Conveying The Urgency Of The Situation In Need Of Grant Funding -- 1. Use Statistics To Build Your Case For Grant Funding -- 2. State Facts With Emotion -- 3. Provide Funders With Financial Facts To Support The Request -- Chapter 7. The Proposed Program : Telling About Its Purpose And Place In Your Organization -- 1. Write Direct And To The Point About The Proposed Program --^ 2. State How The Proposed Program Fits Into Your Organization's Mission -- 3. Tell Funders Whether The Proposed Program Is New Or An Expansion -- Chapter 8. Goals, Objectives, Strategies, Timelines, And Benefits : Presenting The Program Design -- 1. Develop Global Goals And Measurable Objectives -- 2. State Proven Strategies, Program Timelines, And Benefits For Your Target Population -- 3. Show Funders How Your Program Will Work And Make A Difference In Your Community -- Chapter 9. Management Plan : Showing Staff Expertise And Connectivity To The Proposed Program -- 1. Identify The People Who Will Be Involved In The Grant-funded Program -- 2. Demonstrate Their Qualifications And Suitability For Grant-funded Positions -- 3. Provide Funders With An Overview Of Their Specific Grant-related Responsibilities -- Chapter 10. Evaluation Plan : Validating Your Solution To The Problem -- 1. Identify The People Who Will Conduct The Evaluation --^ 2. Reiterate The Measurable Objectives And State How They Will Be Evaluated -- 3. Provide Funders With Your Data Collection And Reporting Process -- Pt. 3. Perfect Phrases For The Attachment Documents -- Chapter 11. Budget : Connecting The Proposal Budget To The Program Design And Highlighting Contributions -- 1. Connect The Proposal Budget To Your Program Design Tasks -- 2. Include Your Organization's And Its Partners' Cash And In-kind Contributions -- 3. Provide Funders With A Solid Plan For Sustainability -- Chapter 12. Applicant Agency Structure : Talking About Your Board Of Directors -- 1. List Your Board Of Directors By Name, Board Title, And Occupation -- 2. Show Board Member Demographics And Terms Of Service -- 3. Provide Funders With Board Duties -- Chapter 13. Letters Of Support : Getting And Giving Winning Letters -- 1. Develop A Purposeful Opening Paragraph -- 2. Develop A Historical Relationship Paragraph -- 3. Develop A Compelling Closing Paragraph -- About The Author. Beverly Browning.