Description |
xxi, 242 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) |
Physical Medium |
4 3/4 in. |
Description |
text file |
Series |
How-to-do-it manuals ; no. 173
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How-to-do-it manuals for libraries ; no. 173.
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Note |
Updated and expanded ed. of: Grants for libraries / Stephanie K. Gerding, Pamela H. MacKellar. c2006. |
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DVD-ROM contains checklists, worksheets and templates that are also found in the book. Also contains 10 instructional videos that supplement the instructions in the book. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-236) and index. |
Contents |
Part I. The grant process cycle : Making the commitment and understanding the grant process : Overview of the grant process cycle ; The importance of partnerships and collaborations ; Making the commitment ; Gathering knowledge -- Planning for success : Why planning is essential for success with grants ; Fundraising plans ; Basics of strategic planning ; involving the entire library and community ; Creating a strategic plan ; Common plan elements ; Monitoring and updating your strategic plan -- Discovering and designing the grant project : What does project planning have to do with getting grants? What is a grant project ; The project planning process -- Organizing the grant team : Selecting the grant team members ; Ongoing grant coordinator responsibilities ; Grant team meetings ; Implementation and resources -- Understanding the sources and resources : Funding sources for grants ; Resources for finding grant opportunities -- Researching and selecting the right grant : Doing the research ; Researching government grants ; Researching foundation grants ; Researching corporate resources ; Researching new grant opportunities; Researching local resources ; Talking with funders -- Creating and submitting the winning proposal : Writing tips ; Role of partners and collaborators ; Communicating with funders ; How grants are reviewed and evaluated ; Specifications and requirements ; Types of applications ; Key proposal components ; Submitting your application ; Confirmation of submission -- Getting funded and implementing the project : After you submit your application ; When your project gets funded ; What to do if your project is not funded ; Implementing the project -- Reviewing and continuing the process : Debrief and review ; Keep your project plans up-to-date ; Update grant proposal components ; Participate in professional development and continuing education ; Foster partnerships and build relationships ; Join fundraising groups and associations ; Be a grant reviewer ; Continue to do the research ; Library grants blog -- Top 10 tips for grant success -- Part II. Library grant success stories -- Part III. The winning grants multimedia toolkit and DVD : Winning grants tools ; Winning grants multimedia tutorials on DVD ; Sample RFPs and grant announcements on DVD ; Example winning grant proposals on DVD ; Library grants blog: grant opportunities on DVD. |
Subject |
Proposal writing in library science -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Proposal writing in library science. |
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United States. |
Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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Subject |
Proposal writing for grants -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Proposal writing for grants. |
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Library fund raising -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Library fund raising. |
Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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Added Author |
Gerding, Stephanie K.
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Gerding, Stephanie K.
Grants for libraries.
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ISBN |
9781555707002 alkaline paper |
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1555707009 alkaline paper |
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