The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing by Jane C. Geever

by Jane C. Geever

The Guide outlines the entire proposal-writing Pre-Proposal Planning TipsComponents of the ProposalGuidance from GrantmakersTo illustrate key points, excerpts from successful grant proposals are inserted throughout the Guide. And a complete model proposal is included in the appendix. An updated bibliography features selected resources on proposal development, including web and print sources. A new chapter focuses on crafting an effective evaluation component, addressing the heightened interest in outcome-based assessment of funded projects.Author Jane C. Geever is founder and chairman of the development consulting firm, J.C. Geever, Inc., established in 1975 as the first woman-led fund raising company admitted into membership in the American Association of Fund Raising Counsel (AAFRC). Ms. Geever is a nationally recognized author and lecturer who has created successful proposals to foundations for more than 35 years.

Genres: Nonfiction, Writing

Hardcover

First published July 1, 1993

Reviews

[Lyndsi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read it for a grad level course. Informative, but dry in my personal opinion.

[Cara Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely learned a thing or two!

[Greg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Should be on the bookshelf for every grant writer or small shop nonprofit exec director

[Em Ormiston]

As I pulled this book from the shelf I found a small envelop that was opened with a news clipping folded underneath. The typed address came from an older type writer with my name and former address. It had a post it note that read "... you gotta see this! j..." I have NO idea who in NYC was interested in me enough to send a clipping from my home newspaper to me.

Here's the mystery, someone in NYC, NY was reading another state paper, and thought I should know about it...decided to clip it and send it w/a handwritten post it...who? I ask who?

I have had boyfriends who have done less thinking of me.

[Ramona · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for reference and for a text-book style guide. Good examples of proposals, not long-winded. Just the right amount of repetitious instructions. A good overall guide that I would keep on my desk if I had to write grants regularly.

[hh · Rating 2 out of 5]

for my principles and practices of fundraising class.

finally went back and finished this. useful if you know nothing about fundraising and grants; it's probably awesome as a resource. even still it's got some good info.

[Michal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite helpful and instructive book, written in a clear and highly readable style. Not only focused on the proposal writing subject. I am especially impressed by the 'What the Funders Have to Say' chapter, on which author provides lots of information on how to build relationship with grantmakers.

[Bree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful book on the ins and outs of grant writing. So helpful, I've decided to buy it rather than rent it!

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this for a grant writing class and found it useful, if not a little dry. I do wish the author had covered research grants, which is something I'm interested in. Alas.

[Joyce · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my go-to book when writing grants. Detailed, thorough, and full of helpful tips, this resource is a must for anyone writing grants and proposals.

[Nakia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good primer for beginners.