Mary Ann Payne is an experienced wordsmith. She has helped many nonprofits successfully through the grant process.

Create the perfect proposal to win funding for your ideas and plans

Need money for your charity or project but do not know the first thing about writing a grant? Let this DeMYSTiFied book unravel the secrets of this process. It will take you step-by-step through the fundamentals--from writing a letter of inquiry to outlining and drafting the proposal. Each chapter concludes with a self-test that allows you to track your progress, and a comprehensive final exam at the end of the book gives you instant feedback on your new skills. Work at your own pace, and soon you will be able to craft a grant and win the precious resources you need.

• You'll learn how to:
• Write letters of intent
• Develop action plans and outlines
• Apply for government and foundation grants
• Avoid common grammatical errors
• Polish sentence structure

Chapter 1. Exploring Grantsmanship Basics; Chapter 2. Defining Your Project; Chapter 3. Creating a Budget; Chapter 4. Proving the Need; Chapter 5. Establishing Your Credibility; Chapter 6. Considering Ethical Issues; Chapter 7. Refining Your Program Design; Chapter 8. Focusing on Foundations; Chapter 9. Demystifying Government Funding; Chapter 10. Cultivating Corporate and Individual Gifts; Chapter 11. Reading Guidelines and RFPs; Chapter 12. Writing the Narrative; Chapter 13. Submitting Your Proposal; Chapter 14. Following -Up and Starting Over; Glossary; Resources; About the Author