June 23, 2005 | Read Time: 1 minute
Grantwriting: Proven Strategies Professionals Use to Make Their Proposals Work, by Michael K. Wells, provides experienced grant-proposal writers with techniques for making their applications stand out. Mr. Wells, a consultant who teaches proposal writing at Portland State University, describes how grant seekers can adapt to trends like increased competition for money, the growing number of foundations, and the professionalization of the job of crafting proposals. He says proposal writers should develop a “strategic approach” that ensures that proposals support a group’s mission. Specific chapters discuss writing a needs statement; providing budget information in a way that enhances the proposal’s narrative; and preparing supplemental materials such as financial statements and lists of trustees. In a final section on managing grants, Mr. Wells offers advice on tracking the success of proposals and on writing proposals as part of a capital campaign.
Publisher: Portland State University, Extended Studies, Continuing Education Press, P.O. Box 1394, Portland, Ore. 97207; (503) 725-4891 or (866) 647-7377; http://www.cep.pdx.edu; 107 pages; $19.95.
