Winning Grants Step by Step: The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing, and Writing Successful Proposals [Paperback]

The gold standard how-to manual for writing a winning grant application or proposal, thoroughly updated and revised

In the newly revised sixth edition of Winning Grants Step by Step: The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing and Writing Successful Proposals, a team of veteran nonprofit leaders delivers the most up-to-date and straightforward version of this book yet. This easy-to-read manual enables individuals and organizations alike to combine concepts and research into a strong, effective proposal.

The latest edition explores some of the most relevant developments that have occurred over the last five years, including:

• New information and strategies for prospect research, including state-of-the art databases and AI-enabled research and prospecting
• How to use AI for research and writing in a ways that are ethical, transparent, strategic, and efficient
• Updated resources and information for electronically submitted grants
• Updated guidelines and tips for federal, state, and local government grants in the US
• New information about the increasing popularity of Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
• Updated discussions about mega-donors (like Mackenzie Scott and Melinda Gates) and how they give

Perfect for nonprofit executives, professionals, fundraisers, grant and proposal writers, and other stakeholders, Winning Grants Step-by-Step is the most clear-cut and simplified how-to guide to writing a winning proposal that incorporates the latest changes in the philanthropic sector and nonprofit community.

How to Use This Workbook xi

Introduction: An Overview of the Grantseeking Process 1

Step 1 Develop a Proposal Idea That Serves Your Mission 21

Step 2 Write a Compelling Statemls¯