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Clear/concise writing is an important component of the government grants proposal development process. But, as John C. Lauderdale – the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Getting Government Contracts (2009) – points out, there are some tried and true maxims that you should follow to write well. Two of those maxims are: Proposal quality …
When I began my career in development, over 30 years ago, the certificate program that provided my initial training emphasized that Board Members of NPOs are Trustees, not Directors. The rationale was that, unlike a for-profit corporation where Directors could be compensated and often were involved with directing aspects of corporate operation, Board Members of …
A recent email posed the question: I am the Director of Philanthropy for a small nonprofit foundation. Our Board of Directors and committees are all comprised of physicians. I am beginning to build a lay component and am working on developing a Development Advisory Council – made up of lay members. I am looking to …
Relationships Are Key. Those three words summarize all practical and academic research about fundraising. It takes a great deal of effort, thought, capability, energy, systems, and committed people to actually develop a sustainable, growing, and effective CFC development program, but the idea that relationships are key is one that is at the root of all …
Not Exactly… There are a variety of grants available, but they’re not all the same. Sure, the basic proposal stuff will be the same: organization information, mission, history, and general agency overview, but the guts of these proposals may differ significantly. Program/Project Support Grants • The most common type of foundation grant, and funded by …
Being able to tell a convincing story is an important issue for anyone working on a government grant proposal; but, sadly, too many proposals tell no story. Proposals may contain plenty of information, but they must also incorporate a cohesive story line that unifies the narrative. What is a Powerful Story? According to Jennifer Aaker, …
