BOOKS:
Greever, Jane. (2012). The Foundation Center’s Guide to Proposal Writing, 6th Edition. Foundation Center.
Fox, A. S., & Karsh, E. (2014). The Only Grant-Writing Book You’ll Ever Need. NY, NY: Basic Books.
SOME INTRODUCTORY GRANT SITES ON THE INTERNET
Foundation Directory Online https://fconline.foundationcenter.org/
This paid subscription service has easy-to-use filtering for state, national, and international foundations and corporate sponsors. Some libraries offer free access.
Grant Station http://www.grantstation.com/
A subscription foundation service with a searchable database also offering other grant writing resources.
Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov
This web site centralizes grant information and electronic submission for more than 1,000 grant programs across the federal government. Grants.gov supports electronic applications that can be downloaded to any computer and provides online user support tools and personalized assistance from a customer support team.
GuideStar http://guidestar.org/
GuideStar offers basic, in-depth, and customized data services (fee). GuideStar provides Adobe Acrobat versions of IRS form 990s for non-profit organizations required to file the document, as well as general information summaries based on information provided by the non-profit.
Foundation Center http://fdncenter.org/
The Foundation Center is an amazing source of background information on foundations, as well as the source of many listserves that let you track foundation activities and funding opportunities. Great webinars on all areas "nonprofit". Sign up for their "Philanthropy News Digest" service--get email digests about current RFPs, news, and jobs.
Chronicle of Philanthropy https://philanthropy.com/
Focus on the world of philanthropy with resources and webinars.
VelvetJobs https://www.velvetjobs.com/articles/insights/nonprofit-career-resources
The guide covers the many ways a person could find further information about donor circles, fiscal sponsorship, social entrepreneur resources and general nonprofit tips.
Grant Professionals Association http://www.grantprofessionals.org/
A membership professional organization offering resources, webinars, directory, annual conference and a certification program.
Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab) https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/981/01/
This site is has excellent resources for writers at all levels. This link above directs to their grant writing section.
Logic Models for Program Development and Metrics http://www.smartgivers.org/uploads/logicmodelguidepdf.pdf
Provides step-by-step process of how to develop logic models.
JOBHERO’s Nonprofit Career Resource Guide http://www.jobhero.com/nonprofit-career-guide/
This link offers over twenty nonprofit organizations dedicated to all-things-nonprofit.
The Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO) https://www.nonprofitoregon.org/
NAO is Oregon's statewide membership organization offering classes, webinars, resources, and a directory of organizations, professionals, and consultants. NAO is also involved in advocacy at the state level.
Emerald Valley Development Professionals (EVDP) http://evdp.clubexpress.com/
EVDP "is a professional association formed to advance the public interest and knowledge of fund development, and to encourage professional growth of members through the exchange of information, ideas and promotion of educational programs statewide". Focus on Eugene/Springfield, Lane County, and the state of Oregon.
SUGGESTED BOOKS FROM OTHER LISTS:
Greever, Jane. (2012). The Foundation Center’s Guide to Proposal Writing, 6th Edition. Foundation Center.
Fox, A. S., & Karsh, E. (2014). The Only Grant-Writing Book You’ll Ever Need. NY, NY: Basic Books.
SOME INTRODUCTORY GRANT SITES ON THE INTERNET
Foundation Directory Online https://fconline.foundationcenter.org/
This paid subscription service has easy-to-use filtering for state, national, and international foundations and corporate sponsors. Some libraries offer free access.
Grant Station http://www.grantstation.com/
A subscription foundation service with a searchable database also offering other grant writing resources.
Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov
This web site centralizes grant information and electronic submission for more than 1,000 grant programs across the federal government. Grants.gov supports electronic applications that can be downloaded to any computer and provides online user support tools and personalized assistance from a customer support team.
GuideStar http://guidestar.org/
GuideStar offers basic, in-depth, and customized data services (fee). GuideStar provides Adobe Acrobat versions of IRS form 990s for non-profit organizations required to file the document, as well as general information summaries based on information provided by the non-profit.
Foundation Center http://fdncenter.org/
The Foundation Center is an amazing source of background information on foundations, as well as the source of many listserves that let you track foundation activities and funding opportunities. Great webinars on all areas "nonprofit". Sign up for their "Philanthropy News Digest" service--get email digests about current RFPs, news, and jobs.
Chronicle of Philanthropy https://philanthropy.com/
Focus on the world of philanthropy with resources and webinars.
VelvetJobs https://www.velvetjobs.com/articles/insights/nonprofit-career-resources
The guide covers the many ways a person could find further information about donor circles, fiscal sponsorship, social entrepreneur resources and general nonprofit tips.
Grant Professionals Association http://www.grantprofessionals.org/
A membership professional organization offering resources, webinars, directory, annual conference and a certification program.
Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab) https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/981/01/
This site is has excellent resources for writers at all levels. This link above directs to their grant writing section.
Logic Models for Program Development and Metrics http://www.smartgivers.org/uploads/logicmodelguidepdf.pdf
Provides step-by-step process of how to develop logic models.
JOBHERO’s Nonprofit Career Resource Guide http://www.jobhero.com/nonprofit-career-guide/
This link offers over twenty nonprofit organizations dedicated to all-things-nonprofit.
The Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO) https://www.nonprofitoregon.org/
NAO is Oregon's statewide membership organization offering classes, webinars, resources, and a directory of organizations, professionals, and consultants. NAO is also involved in advocacy at the state level.
Emerald Valley Development Professionals (EVDP) http://evdp.clubexpress.com/
EVDP "is a professional association formed to advance the public interest and knowledge of fund development, and to encourage professional growth of members through the exchange of information, ideas and promotion of educational programs statewide". Focus on Eugene/Springfield, Lane County, and the state of Oregon.
SUGGESTED BOOKS FROM OTHER LISTS:
- Facilitation at a Glance!, 4th ed., Ingrid Bens, M.Ed.
- The Foundation Center’s Guide to Winning Proposals II, The Foundation Center (2005) Judith Margolin, ed
- Getting Funded: The Complete Guide to Writing Grant Proposals (6th ed.)
Susan Howlett & Renee Bourque, M.Ed., GPC - Grant Writing for Dummies, Dr. Bev Browning, CSPF
- The Artist’s Guide to Grant Writing: How to Find Funds and Write Foolproof Proposals for the Visual, Literary, and Performing Artist, Gigi Rosenberg
- The Only Grant Writing Book You’ll Ever Need, Ellen Karsh & Arlen Sue Fox
- The Ultimate Insider’s Guide to Winning Foundation Grants, Martin Teitel
- Winning Grants Step by Step (4th ed)., Tori O’Neal-McElrath
- 90 Days to Success in Grant Writing, Timothy Kachinske & Judith Kachinske
- Grant Writing: A Simple, Clear, and Concise Guide, Caroline Savage
- Grantsmanship: Program Planning & Proposal Writing (2nd ed.), Norton Kiritz, et al.
- Grantepreneur: Getting Started in Grant Career and Business, Katherine F H Heart, GPC
- Grassroots Grants – An Activisits Guide to Grantseeking , 2nd ed., Andy Robinson
- Proposal Planning & Writing, 6th Edition, Jeremy T. Miner & Lynn E. Miner
- Thank You for Submitting Your Proposal: A Foundation Director Reveals What Happens Next, Martin Teitel
- Writing for a Good Cause: The Complete Guide to Crafting Proposals and Other Persuasive Pieces for Nonprofits, Joseph Barbato and Danielle S. Furlich
- Winning Grants Step by Step: The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing, and Writing Successful Proposals (The Jossey-Bass Nonprofit Guidebook Series), 5th Edition Tori O’Neal-McElrath, Lynn Kanter & Lynn Jenkins English