The Complete Guide to Getting a Grant: How to Turn Your Ideas Into Dollars

Armed with this invaluable book and a bit of perseverance, you will be well on your way to tapping into available sources." —Joan Hamburg
Laurie Blum knows everything there is to know about the five billion dollars in grant monies available to finance a wide array of ideas and projects. With clear explanations and proven strategies for success, her indispensable guide will help you develop a game plan to get the grant you need. Here′s where you′ll find complete details on: Shaping your idea to attract funding. Preparing your funding campaign—from research and organization to budgeting and marketing. Finding the right resource—building a prospect list, using basic references, and keeping data sheets. Writing your proposal. Following up on responses—what to do if you receive a grant and what steps to take if your request is turned down.

Spis treści:
It Starts with an Idea.
Preparing Your Funding Campaign.
Finding the Right Funder.
You Don′t Have to Go It Alone: Working with a Sponsor.
The Foundations.
Corporate Funders.
Government Funders.
Individual Donors.
The Proposal.
Follow–Up.
Appendix.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
LAURIE BLUM is America′s Free Money(r) expert and author of more than twenty books on the subject, including her bestseller, Free Money(r) for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs. She is also the cofounder of Blum & O′Hara, a highly successful fund–raising company. Ms. Blum lives in Los Angeles.

Okładka tylna:
"Armed with this invaluable book and a bit of perseverance, you will be well on your way to tapping into available sources." —Joan Hamburg
Laurie Blum knows everything there is to know about the five billion dollars in grant monies available to finance a wide array of ideas and projects. With clear explanations and proven stra tegies for success, her indispensable guide will help you develop a game plan to get the grant you need. Here′s where you′ll find complete details on: Shaping your idea to attract funding. Preparing your funding campaign—from research and organization to budgeting and marketing. Finding the right resource—building a prospect list, using basic references, and keeping data sheets. Writing your proposal. Following up on responses—what to do if you receive a grant and what steps to take if your request is turned down.