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From Idea to Funded Project: Grant Proposals That Work

Name: From Idea to Funded Project: Grant Proposals That Work
Author: Jane C. Belcher, Julia M. Jacobsen
ISBN: 9780897747103

by Jane C. Belcher, Julia M. Jacobsen

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This latest edition of A Process for the Development of Ideas has more than a new title--it has been expanded to show you exactly how to cultivate an idea to its total funding potential and garner support from within your organization. The authors demonstrate how to develop and refine the project to ensure success and how to plan for successful implementation and administration of awarded funds. They also share proven methods to help protect the best ideas from being lost, ignored, or improperly developed. Helpful appendixes identify additional reference materials and information sources as well as feature examples of application forms and other materials.

About the Author, Jane C. Belcher, Julia M. Jacobsen

DR. JANE C. BELCHER, now deceased, was Dorys McConnell Duberg Professor of Ecology, Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, Virginia.

JULIA M. JACOBSEN was the director of Government Relations and Sponsored Projects, Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, Virginia, and is currently vice president, Association for College and University Offices, Inc., and chairperson, board of directors, College-University Resource Institute, Inc.

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An updated edition of the authors' A process for the development of ideas, this guide presents methods that carry a selected idea from a written proposal to the final product. Also included are sample forms and proposals; lists of government agency acronyms and addresses; basic information sources; and an annotated bibliography of grants sources. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

WomanSource Catalog & Review: Tools for Connecting the Community for Women

Good information on writing and submitting grant proposals can be as illusive as the funding itself. From Idea to Funded Project walks you through the necessary steps to attain the human, material and financial support needed to develop and sustain a nonprofit, educational or service institution. It shows you how and where to get the green you need. Feeling your way around in the dark halls of moneyland can be discouraging and frustrating. This book can help point to real, doable solutions for obtaining funding crucial to beginning and expanding your project. An indispensable tool for those interested in the nonprofit sector.—SH