Grassroots Grants: An Activist’s Guide to Grantseeking
If you′re new to proposal writing, this book will give you the skills you need to raise money from grants. Even experienced grantwriters will learn useful, hands–on ideas to improve their odds for success.
Author and activist Andy Robinson describes in plain English just what it takes to win grants for social justice.
You′ll learn about:
- The pros and cons of chasing grants
- How grants fit into a complete fundraising programme
- Using your grant proposal as a community organising plan
- Designing fundable projects
- Grants research: how to find the money
- Developing relationships with foundation staff
- Building your proposal, piece by piece
- Grants administration and reporting
- The long haul: stamina, persistence, resilience
Grassroots Grants includes four complete proposals, plus suggestions from 40 foundation staff members who fund groups working for social justice, human rights, and environmental conservation.
Kim Klein is series editor of the Chardon Press series.
Reviews
“Combines a tough and thorough approach to fundraising with a deeply ethical world view. A must-read for caring community organisations operating in a competitive world.”
Maude Barlow, national chairperson, Council of Canadians
“The experience, tactics, tools, and case studies needed to launch an effective fundraising strategy for social change.”
Robert Bray, communications consultant and founder, SPIN Project
