If you want to make the world a better place… and you want to do work that matters by helping start or support a worthy organization, then Get the Grant, Change the World was written for YOU.
This book will show you how and where to apply for grants, and how to avoid wasting your time applying for grants you have no chance of getting. The tips in this book will make your job easier and your organization stronger – and help you get better funding to grow and sustain your mission.
Together, authors Marcia Whitney and Kirsten Stevens have raised and funded millions of grant dollars – and they’ll help you fast-track your grant by showing you what funders value most – and how to get your application to the top of the stack.
THIS BOOK WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO:
Distinguish Yourself – It’s essential to find ways to stand apart from the crowd so that your project or program gets noticed by a potential funder.
Tell a Good Story – How to tell the kind of story that touches the depths of your readers’ being, compels them to believe in your cause, and makes them want to support it.
Find the Best Grants – The only way to make sure that you’re applying to the right foundations and for appropriate grants is to DO THE RESEARCH – and to do it well.
Elevate Your Image – Presentation matters. No matter how impressive your organization or its work is, if it isn’t well presented, it won’t matter.
Build Relationships with Funders – Funders want to know as much as they can about applicants. They need to know and trust both your organization and the people who represent it so that they can confidently fund the right projects.
Show The Foundation You’re a Superhero – Be great as an organization. Show the world and your funders that you’re achieving your mission every day, and that your important vision is worth supporting.
If you’ve ever been intimidated by the idea of fundraising, or tried and failed at winning grants, this book will show you how anyone – with the right planning, research, and know-how – can make it happen. We’ll show you the key things you need to know to get the grant and change the world.
