Lessons From the Foundation Side
By Katie • Sep 4th, 2007
What makes a grant attractive to a Foundation? An 8-year Foundation veteran shares the secrets.
Archive for the ‘Writing Technique’ Category
By Katie • Sep 4th, 2007
How to Measure and Evaluate Program Results
By Katie • May 16th, 2007
All successful grant applications must show that the proposed project will create positive results to further the mission of the funding organization. In the Evaluation section of any application, you must describe how you will evaluate your results and measure your success. However, programs with goals based on creating positive change, or a similar ideal, [...]
How to Teach Yourself Grant Writing
By Katie • Apr 9th, 2007
Most people learn grant writing accidentally; their employer needs funding and there is no one else to tackle the grant applications. This learning involves a lot of trial and error – mostly error in the beginning. Get a head start and teach yourself grant writing. By taking the steps below, I went from knowing nothing [...]
Reading Grants to Improve Your Own
By Katie • Feb 14th, 2007
When writing a grant, the “reader” becomes this large, shadowy figure behind the walls of the fortress of funding. You have read the grant guidelines, and maybe even the selection criteria, but how do you know what really goes on in those meetings? An easy way to find out: become a grant reader and reviewer! [...]
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