Secrets of Successful Grantsmanship: A Guerrilla Guide to Raising Money

Author:   Susan L. Golden
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
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9780787903060


Pages:   192
Publication Date:   29 January 1997
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Susan L. Golden
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 17.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   0.320kg
ISBN:  

9780787903060


ISBN 10:   078790306
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   29 January 1997
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Know Your Territory: The Basic Principles of Guerilla Grantsmanship. 2. Where the Money Is: Conducting Effective Prospect Research. 3. Opening the Right Doors. 4. Making Your First Conversation Count. 5. Send Me Something in Writing : Documents That Get Results. 6. Planning for a Successful Meeting (Before Submitting Your Proposal). 7. Preparing and Submitting Your Grant Proposal. 8. Successful Meetings (After Submitting Your Proposal). 9. The Critical 25 Percent: Giving Your Request a Competitive Edge. Conclusion: The Guerilla Grantseeker: Focused, Disciplined, Persistent. Resource A: The Foundation Center Directory of Free Funding Information Centers. Resource B: Budget Preparation Guidelines.

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Susan Golden provides not just another book on proposal writing, but one which provides a realistic view of proposal writing withpractical step-by-step guidance towards success -- useful for bothnovice and experienced grantwriters. (Patricia F. Lewis, ACFR, president and CEO, National Society of Fund RaisingExecutives) Secrets of Successful Grantsmanship identifies the key element offundraising -- relationships. In a high-tech world, organizationsthat raise money must be high-touch -- relationships are the bestway: focused, disciplined, and persistent. (Anita D. Joseph, director, Association Financial Development, YMCA of the USA) Success in fundraising is not about how money was given, it isabout raising friends and building relationships between thecommunity that needs services and the organizations that providethem. Susan Golden offers the same guarantee for success withgrantmakers -- make them your friends and build lastingrelationships. (James M. Greenfield, ACFRE, FAHP, senior vicepresident, Development and Community Relations, Hoag MemorialHospital Presbyterian) The presentation in this book is unusually clear and direct -- itasks all the right questions and provides understandable real worldanswers. (Bruce A. Loessin, vice president, Development, CaseWestern Reserve University) Armed with the step-by-step approach of Secrets of SuccessfulGrantsmanship, you will not only significantly improve your successrate as a grantwriter, but you will also learn how to avoid wastingtime on 'long shots.' (Kenneth W. McLaughlin, president and CEO, Greater Cleveland YMCA) In an era when organizations focus on short term results, Secretsof Successful Grantsmanship highlights for the practicingprofessional the application of 'The Relationship' (advocacy) planof action versus 'The Transaction' (get the grant and go)mentality. Golden frames the process with skill and practicalunderstanding. (Jon Labahn, principal and senior consultant, Strategic Resources Management, Ltd.)


Susan Golden provides not just another book on proposal writing, but one which provides a realistic view of proposal writing with practical step-by-step guidance towards success -- useful for both novice and experienced grantwriters. (Patricia F. Lewis, ACFR, president and CEO, National Society of Fund Raising Executives) <br> Secrets of Successful Grantsmanship identifies the key element of fundraising -- relationships. In a high-tech world, organizations that raise money must be high-touch -- relationships are the best way: focused, disciplined, and persistent. (Anita D. Joseph, director, Association Financial Development, YMCA of the USA) <br> Success in fundraising is not about how money was given, it is about raising friends and building relationships between the community that needs services and the organizations that provide them. Susan Golden offers the same guarantee for success with grantmakers -- make them your friends and build lasting relationships. (James M. Greenfield, ACFRE, FAHP, senior vice president, Development and Community Relations, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian) <br> The presentation in this book is unusually clear and direct -- it asks all the right questions and provides understandable real world answers. (Bruce A. Loessin, vice president, Development, Case Western Reserve University) <br> Armed with the step-by-step approach of Secrets of Successful Grantsmanship, you will not only significantly improve your success rate as a grantwriter, but you will also learn how to avoid wasting time on 'long shots.' (Kenneth W. McLaughlin, president and CEO, Greater Cleveland YMCA) <br> In an era when organizations focus on short term results, Secrets ofSuccessful Grantsmanship highlights for the practicing professional the application of 'The Relationship' (advocacy) plan of action versus 'The Transaction' (get the grant and go) mentality. Golden frames the process with skill and practical understanding. (Jon Labahn, principal and senior consultant, Strategic Resources Management, Ltd.)


Susan Golden provides not just another book on proposal writing, but one which provides a realistic view of proposal writing with practical step-by-step guidance towards success -- useful for both novice and experienced grantwriters. (Patricia F. Lewis, ACFR, president and CEO, National Society of Fund Raising Executives) <br> Secrets of Successful Grantsmanship identifies the key element of fundraising -- relationships. In a high-tech world, organizations that raise money must be high-touch -- relationships are the best way: focused, disciplined, and persistent. (Anita D. Joseph, director, Association Financial Development, YMCA of the USA) <br> Success in fundraising is not about how money was given, it is about raising friends and building relationships between the community that needs services and the organizations that provide them. Susan Golden offers the same guarantee for success with grantmakers -- make them your friends and build lasting relationships. (James M. Gre


Author Information

SUSAN L. GOLDEN, a consultant who works with organizations on grantseeking and capital campaigns, has been involved with raising more than $700 million for projects in health care, education, social services, materials science, economic development, and the arts.

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