Introduction to Proposal Writing
Topic(s) Fundraising Foundation Giving Proposal Writing
Proposal Writing
Build the essential knowledge and skills to craft effective grant proposals.
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In-Person In-Person Foundation Center Orientation: Introduction to Fundraising Resources & Databases
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Topic(s) Fundraising Proposal Writing Government Giving
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Video Activating the Collective Power of Latino Engagement and Giving – A Virtuous Circle
Leverage the power of Latino philanthropy and catalyze investment through the resourcefulness of giving tools and strategies in Latino communities.
Topic(s) Foundation Giving Proposal Writing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Video Getting Ahead of the Curve with Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
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Podcasts
Podcast Guide to Proposal Writing Audiobook
Audiobook of the 5th edition. Listen/download in parts or as a single large file.
Topic(s) Fundraising Foundation Giving Proposal Writing
Podcast Ask the Grantmakers
What makes a grantmaker select one proposal over another? Find out from the people who make the decisions at Washington Gas, The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, Washington Area Women's Foundation, and Jovid Foundation.
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Blog
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Funding Information Network Partners Help Nonprofits Thrive
Foundation Center has a global network of more than 400 libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource centers that, for more…
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Show, Don’t Tell: Tips to Make Your Grant Proposals Stand Out
First things first: ask yourself, when you’re reading online, are you actually reading? Or are you skimming? No judgement, we…
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6 Top Tips When Funders Aren't Accepting Applications
This post originally appeared on Eye on FDO, a service of Foundation Center. Foundation Center 's Development Manager, Aleda Gagarin,…
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A Foundation CEO's Six-Step Formula For Winning A Grant
In my long career as a funder, I loved the satisfaction of helping people who were doing wonderful things for…
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Knowledge Base
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Will foundations fund overhead or administrative costs for nonprofits? What is an acceptable overhead rate?
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Where can I find demographic information about my community?
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Where can I find Common Grant Application forms?
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What is the percentage of grant proposals that foundations actually fund?
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What should be included in a letter of inquiry?
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Sample Documents
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Proposal from Project Return to Allianz Foundation for North America
Request to fund a community training program to increase awareness of issues and challenges facing adolescent girls.
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Proposal from Yale University Medical Center to the Avon Foundation
Request to fund salaries of clinical and advocacy staff to visit homes of immigrant families with children that have reported domestic violence.
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