Program Planning and Design

Evolution

                                                                                                                                                                              

Our vision for this blog is simple—to present the best thinking in the field of grant development—what we call grantsmanship.

 

First I want to establish The Grantsmanship Center’s footing because, historically, we’ve got a lot to live up to. Norton Kiritz established The Grantsmanship Center because he was deeply concerned that nonprofits making valuable social contributions had trouble getting grants. Norton began teaching proposal writing when no one else was doing it. In 1972, he founded The Grantsmanship Center because it needed to be done and no one else was leading the way.

 

Who makes grants?

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Agency Management
Consulting
Program Planning and Design
Proposal Writing and Grantseeking
Who makes grants?

There are many types of grantmakers–federal, state, county, and municipal governments; corporations; private foundations; public charities; trusts; religious institutions, etc. Each grant maker has its own specific interests and requirements.

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Valuing Volunteer Time

CLASSIC ARTICLE - Donated labor often accounts for a significant portion of the in-kind match used to secure a grant. Here's how to calculate its dollar value.

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Agency Management
Foundation and Corporate Funding
Government Funding
Organizational Management
Program Planning and Design
Proposal Writing and Grantseeking

In Search of Outcomes

CLASSIC ARTICLE - Outcome evaluation can tell you if a program is really working, but too many grantmakers and grant recipients fail to plan for it.

PDF icon In Search of Outcomes.pdf
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Agency Management
Organizational Management
Program Planning and Design
Proposal Writing and Grantseeking

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