Wise Guides

LEARN HOW TO CONSTRUCT A GRANT PROPOSAL A concentrated short guide to writing a good grant proposal • Need help organizing your thoughts about your program? • Want to learn how to make a persuasive argument for support? • Don't have time to read a 300-page grant writing guide? Then The Quick Wise Guide to Writing Grant Proposals was written for you. It presents an in-depth short course in the elements of a good grant proposal narrative. You'll learn what questions funders expect to see answered and how to weave those answers into a compelling case for support of your nonprofit. Unlike other grant writing guides, this quick guide concentrates solely on the writing process to help you express yourself with clarity and passion. Its informal style will make you feel like a good friend is guiding you along.

LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO FUNDRAISE EFFECTIVELY A Guide for Board Members and Staff of Nonprofits New to Fundraising It would be great to receive contributions from more people, and it would be really nice to get a few big checks from foundations-if only you could figure out how to fundraise. Does that sound familiar? If so, read The Quick Wise Guide to Fundraising Readiness before you make any false starts or hire a fundraiser to help you. With this book, Board members and Executive Directors of nonprofits new to fundraising will learn how to make educated decisions about where to go for funds and the tools and types of people needed to fundraise effectively. This book explains everything you need to know before you start asking anyone for a donation. Learn what it takes to raise money through: • Grants • Mailed appeals • Special Events • Corporate Sponsorship Don't waste your time on what might be a fruitless effort, learn how to prioritize your fundraising in areas where you're most likely to be successful! Once you've determined the right direction, there's a list of additional resources to guide to your next steps.