Winning Grants Step by Step

The gold standard “how-to” manual for writing a winning grant application or proposal, thoroughly updated and revised.

In the newly revised sixth edition of Winning Grants Step by Step: The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing and Writing Successful Proposals, a team of veteran nonprofit leaders delivers the most up-to-date and straightforward version of this book yet. This easy-to-read manual enables individuals and organizations alike to combine concepts and research into a strong, effective proposal.

The latest edition explores some of the most relevant developments that have occurred over the last five years, including:

• New information and strategies for prospect research, including state-of-the-art databases and AI-enabled research and prospecting.
• How to use AI for research and writing in ways that are ethical, transparent, strategic, and efficient.
• Updated resources and information for electronically submitted grants.
• Updated guidelines and tips for federal, state, and local government grants in the US.
• New information about the increasing popularity of Donor Advised Funds (DAFs).
• Updated discussions about mega-donors (like Mackenzie Scott and Melinda Gates) and how they give.

Perfect for nonprofit executives, professionals, fundraisers, grant and proposal writers, and other stakeholders, Winning Grants Step-by-Step is the most clear-cut and simplified “how-to” guide to writing a winning proposal that incorporates the latest changes in the philanthropic sector and nonprofit community.