Your Community Needs Grant Funds--Get Common Sense Advice on How to Make It Happen
The Little Book on Grants for Big Community Dreams
Funders want to participate in making your community’s dreams come true, and there are straightforward ways to give them the opportunity to say yes.
I created The Grant Seeker’s Helper, a simple step-by-step helper for non-profits and communities with small budgets and big dreams because I've had the opportunity to work on hundreds of community grants and the fortune to review great applications for clients. In this new book, I provide practical information for people and organizations with big needs, tight budgets and schedules and small staff numbers. Grant writing doesn't have to be a chore, In fact, it's an exciting chance to expand opportunities for you and your community. My easy practical approach includes steps for creating successful applications and tips on building great relationships with funders.
As well, I've included check lists for organizing and tips for taking the stress out of grant writing. Whether you’re in need of infrastructure or programs in the areas of health, recreation, education, arts and culture or others, The Grant Seeker’s Helper gives you tried and true methods for working with funders to fulfill your community’s dreams.
What Can the Grant Seeker's Helper Do for You?
- Encourage you to tell your story. A true and compelling story is at the heart of all successful grants, whether you’re requesting hundreds, thousands or more. When you inspire your funders with a true story, you’ll see results.
- Help you organize a successful application and have fun while your'e doing it.
- Advise you to keep it simple. In grant writing, less is more. Why use 500 words when 300 words will suffice?
- Provide Checklists
- Give you samples of what works and what doesn't work
