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Wason (corporate and foundation relations, Syracuse U.) has 20-plus years of experience in nonprofit administration. She presents an overview of grant writing, with an emphasis on corporate and foundation fundraising, for both experienced and novice grant seekers working in all sizes of nonprofit organizations. Coverage includes the use of corporate and foundation support to diversify an organization's overall fundraising plan, current trends in giving and the effect of major societal and economic events, defining the right project, finding and approaching the right funders, organizing and writing an effective proposal, proposal review and follow-up after submission, and stewardship once the grant is awarded. Includes a sample proposal and sample forms in the appendices. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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A comprehensive, step-by-step guide to grant writingWebster's New World Grant Writing Handbook walks readers through every step of the grant writing process-from defining the project and getting and interpreting a foundation's guidelines to submitting and following up on the grant application. With clear, concise explanations, thorough coverage, illustrative examples, and expert advice, this helpful, complete resource gives grant writers all the information and guidance they need to succeed.Sara Deming Wason (Syracuse, NY) holds a master's degree in nonprofit management from Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Wason has over 20 years' experience in nonprofit administration, including the last 10 years in higher education development. She is currently Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Syracuse University where she is responsible for corporate foundation fundraising.
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