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If you have been writing foundation proposals for a while and getting pretty good results you are probably wondering if it’s time to tackle a public sector proposal. Or, maybe your boss or your board think it’s time. But, they are so big, and involve all those forms, and require collaboration with a lot of other agencies. If the thought of applying is simply daunting join us for a free hour-long class that will help you understand that your knowledge of foundation grantseeking is a great cornerstone on which to build a public sector proposal.

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Please enjoy these articles written by Jane Hexter.

Figuring out how much to ask for
Asking how much to ask for is the $64,000 question – or sometimes a 6 million dollar question.

If you’ve asked program officers I’m sure that you’ve received the same non-committal answer as me “Just ask for what you need.” Well, that’s not much help is it?

What a Foundation’s giving pattern reveals
If you are in grant research mode you are probably spending countless hours in front of a database plowing through foundation records. The amount of information can be overwhelming so I thought I’d share three questions that I ask myself when I assess a foundation’s giving pattern.

How to Write a Grant Proposal from Start to Finish
20 page narrative to write in three weeks…. blank page…. eek. Never fear. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Even a way that is satisfying, rewarding, and dare I say it, not intimidating.

What to do when the passion for grant writing is elusive
So, what can we do to recharge and refuel our enthusiasm? Here are few suggestions.

Approaching National Foundations
How to write 1-2 page Letters of Interest (LOI) to foundations that give grants across the nation.

Overcoming the Perfectidemon Within
How to overcome the idemon.

Has your favorite funding program been PARTed?
Program Assessment Rating Tool developed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to measure agencies' progress towards their GPRA goals.

What is GPRA and why should I care?
If you have any doubts about what GPRA is and why it matters to you, please read on

To Match or not to Match That is the Question
You don't have to be poverty-stricken to get a grant

Got Collaboration?
Grants and Foundations Review
14 examples of how you can demonstrate in your proposal that your partnership is strong and effective.

Writing Sustainability Plans that Sing!
Grants and Foundations Review
A good sustainability strategy will show the reviewer that your organization is so well managed that not only have you conceived this imaginative, responsive and visionary project plan but you also have the ability to conceive its long-term future.

Approaches to Tribal Grant Writing and Project Planning
Alisha Drabek and Carrie Rothburd with Jane Hexter
Grants and Foundations Review
Proposal development for a tribe can be an extremely rewarding experience. There are points of dissimilarity between working for a tribe and other types of non-profits. These can pose barriers to success if the grant consultant does not recognize them and is not open to working within an alternative reality.

Dissemination Does NOT Have to be Dull
Grants and Foundations Review
It is tempting to give the dissemination section of a proposal short shrift. Many dissemination plans simply state that the grantees will write a journal article, present at a conference and put information on their web site. There is room for a little more creativity.