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Everything Grant Writing Book: Create the perfect proposal to raise the funds you need (Everything Series) |
Author: Nancy Burke
Published: 2008-03-01 |
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Customer comments on this selection.
 Myvision
To me, this book did not live up to the title. I was not pleased with it at all.
 Grant writing
I have not had the opportunity to read this book yet. However, I did glance through to see that it did contain valuable information I will need at a later date. The book looks like good reference material I will consult often while writing grants.
 Everything and More
I am quite impressed with the book; I feel the authors touch on and in some cases went into depth regarding all aspects of grant writing. I feel it was not intended to fully teach but to give you the understanding of the overall aspects of grant writing, (what to expect, what to look for and how to plan your approach.) It was very helpful to me as I am new to grant writing.
 This book was not very helpful
The "Everything Grant Book" is not very helpful to those who are serious about trying to locate and obtain grant funding. The book provides a very broad-brush approach to grant writing with limited examples.
The first seven chapters go back-and-forth between government and foundation grants, which is very confusing, especially for the beginning grant writer. Even though government and foundation grants have some common elements, they require very different approaches.
When the reader finally reaches Chapter 8 "Components of a Grant Proposal," it really discusses solicitations, with only one page dedicated to grant components.
Chapter 9 provides very basic information about preparing to writer a grant.
Chapter 10 talks about "letters of support," which seems out-of-place considering the authors have yet to discuss the major elements of a grant proposal.
Chapters 11-15 discuss the real conponents of most government grants, but once again fail to provide a comprehensive presentation with realistic examples.
Chapter 16 "Other Grant Proposal Sections" includes information (staff qualifications, management plan, etc.) that really belongs in Chapter 13 "Action Plans."
Chapter 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 include very basic information about writing, reviewing, and filling out forms, and submitting proposals.
The book ends with "Writing Grants as a Career," which seems like an awkward ending. If I had to rely on this book to give me the background to be a grant writer, I would be struggling to make a living.
I suggest potential grant writers look for a book that has only one emphasis (government or foundation), is better organized, and provides more contemporary examples.
Everything Is True and Accurate...
The Everything Grant Writing Book minces no words in informing readers that two of the most important abilities in grant writing are: The ability to follow directions and the ability to meet a deadline.
I loved the authors' style and could see that it really wasn't intended to "insult" (although I wasn't insulted at all). What they convey is that you can have the best writing talent and your cause can be quite noble, but the sad fact is that most grants contain a myriad of directions that CAN be rather complex and daunting. I often have thought that these directions help them to "weed" out proposals right off! If these directions are not followed TO THE LETTER, your grant proposal usually isn't even read! Likewise, I have NEVER ever known a committee to make an exception and accept a grant proposal that is late. I would rather that the authors drive this point home in a book than for grant seekers to learn the hard way... An excellent book that I'm buying for my own personal collection.
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