Models of proposal planning and writing
- Westport Praeger 2005
- ix, 253p.
Argues that grant seeking has become an increasingly competitive process. Beginning grant writers sometimes assemble a collection of facts and present that information to grant makers, hoping to receive support. However, sponsors rarely award grant funding just because a grant seeker supports a specific cause or works for a specific organization. Grant seekers must persuade sponsors to invest in their projects and organization. Successful grant seekers know that persuasion, not information, attracts funding. Persuasive proposals present a seamless argument that stands the test of reason, addresses psychological concerns, and connects project ideas to the values of the sponsor.