A Crash Course in Writing Powerful, Persuasive Grants!"Grant Writing 101 provides straightforward and effective strategies for improving results. It is a wonderful reference guide for experienced fundraisers and an invaluable 'how-to' manual for those starting their careers."--Emmett D. Carson, Ph.D., CEO and President, Silicon Valley Community Foundation"This new book is an essential tool in helping nonprofits manage grant writing by keeping it simple, easy, and enjoyable!"--Barb Larson, CEO, American Red Cross, Silicon ValleyGrant Writing 101 offers quick and easy tactics for getting the funding you need--right now!Written to enable beginners with little or no experience to hit the ground running, it covers: Ten tactics for writing a compelling proposalTips for finding the best grantor for your needsImportant components of various types of grantsNext steps for when you're approvedIncludes samples of grant proposals and budget presentations!