LOOKING FOR FUNDING? :: GRANT WRITING
I've written and overseen dozens of grants in my time as a non-profit administrator, in the process of raising hundreds of thousands of dollars. Some keys to my approach:
-Make and maintain contact with the grantmaker, asking for guidance along the way.
-Use a clear, concise style that doesn't sound like overblown PR.
-Directly answer each question posed by the grant guidelines.
-Echo the funding priorities of the grantmaker within the grant.
-Present a statistical case for the effectiveness of your organization's program.
I'm also familiar with grant research techniques and many specific funding opportunities available on the local (Austin), statewide (Texas), and national level.
Unfortunately, I can't post any of my past grants as part of my portfolio because of the sensitive information involved.