Includes bibliographical references and index.

Now, in this revised fifth edition of this book, changes and developments in the not-for-profit sector are integrated into the time-tested grant-writing formula that has proven effective time and again. You’ll find an expanded discussion of the importance of relationship building, social media, and online resources to successful nonprofit funding. The text has also been revised to include guidance for nonprofit program budgets for both foundation and public funding grants. Updated worksheets and forms will improve your comprehension and make your grant proposals stronger and more successful than ever. This guide is perfect as an introduction for the novice grantseeker or a refresher for the more experienced. Whether your organization needs only a thousand dollars or several million, following this step-by-step process will improve your ability to transform an idea that needs financial support into a proposal that deserves to be funded.