Grant Writing for School Leaders / Grant Writing for School Leaders (ePub)

Discover How to Develop Grant Proposals that Further Your School Goals

This collection includes 3 books in the Grant Writing for School Leaders series, where you will find:

• Answers to common questions from other school leaders, so you can decide if grants are right for you
• Techniques to help you set up an efficient grants program, which means you'll maximize your efforts and win more grants
• Strategies to develop a strong program idea so you won't waste time on ideas that can't get funded
• Case studies from other school leaders so you can find a model that works for you
• Ideas for expanding your fundraising efforts, starting with a plan that includes grants, donations, and partnerships with local businesses
• Free resources aligned with the strategies provided in each book, to make the job easier and to show you how it's done

1 Start-Up Guide for School Grants

In this book, Peggy Downs answers the questions she hears most as she works with school leaders. Have you ever wondered:

1. Why do grants matter?

2. Is a grant the answer for your school?

3. Are you ready for a grant?

4. How do you find grants?

You'll learn the answers to these questions and more. After you read this book, you'll have a clearer idea of how grants can support your school programs.

2 Charter School Grants

Discover the most effective way to plan, find, and write school grants, and win more grants than you thought possible. In Charter School Grants, you'll learn:

• Why grant makers support schools so you can tap into their underlying motivations, which means they'll be more open to your proposal
• How to find and connect with funders so you can focus your energy on the best matches, which improves your odds of success
• What documents you need so you don't waste time or miss deadlines tracking down required information, which means you can keep moving toward your goals
• How to develop a strong program idea that aligns with your school's mission and vision, which keeps you focused on your school improvement goals
• How to write a winning grant proposal so you can be the hero that brings in new funding for important projects and programs

You'll be ready to plan your first grant proposal and submit a completed application. Charter School Grants will guide you through every step of the way.

3 Grant Writing for Impact

You will find a step-by-step system for building a comprehensive grants program for your school. Learn how to:

• Envision the program you want to develop.
• Establish systems and teams to support your grants program.
• Engage partners who share your vision.
• Execute your plan to meet your goals.
• Extend your vision with long-term planning.

In Grant Writing for Impact, you'll find:

• Case studies from other school leaders who wrestled with grants, so you can find the model that works for you
• Information you need in language you understand, so you can take action quickly and move toward your goals
• Proven strategies tested by schools so you don't have to wonder if this works, which means you can focus on developing your program plans

Anyone can learn to write grants. This book shows you how to make grants part of your school funding plan.