Grassroots Grants

 

The revised edition of the best-selling guide includes how-to tips from 50 grantmakers who fund groups working for human rights, social justice, and environmental conservation. The book covers how grants fit into a complete fundraising program, designing fundable projects, grant research, building relationships with grantmakers, and preparing the proposal.

This second edition includes:

Four complete grant proposals, critiqued page by page so you can learn what makes them effective
Chapters on raising money from faith-based grants programs, collaborative grantseeking, and legal issues for nonprofit advocates
Worksheets, exercises, and role plays to improve your success with grants

“Commonsense tips for building effective partnerships with funders”

Jay Harris, Mother Jones

“Combines a tough and thorough approach to fundraising with a deeply ethical world view. A must-read for caring community organizations operating in a competitive world.”

Maude Barlow, Council of Canadian