Community engagement and philanthropic learning have gained traction in university settings as a method to help prepare students for both workplace competency and citizenship. Experiential student philanthropy is a learning method that offers students an opportunity to examine community and social issues and nonprofit organizations while providing…

An increasing number of foundations are embracing racial equity/equity as a core value, and it is influencing how they see themselves and operate. However, evaluation has for the most part remained untouched. Knowing how race/racism has influenced both, philanthropy and evaluation, deepens our understanding of how philanthropic evaluation practice…

This first-ever look at the national charter school pipeline--what schools are being proposed and by whom--reveals a diverse sector, with a tremendous variety of applicants and school models. Working with Public Impact, National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) collected and analyzed nearly 3,000 charter school applications…

In January 2009, every day brought another piece of discouraging economic news: Rising unemployment. New stock market lows. More layoffs. Retailer liquidations. Urgent company requests for government stimulus money. The recession has created a radical shift in traditional fundraising. The shift is due to a simple case of supply and demand. Faced…

Grantsmanship is an organized process for seeking funds from an external funding source to support a desired activity. In large measure, success or failure in receiving funds is determined by the thoroughness with which the process is undertaken and completed. This book outlines the study and care required in each phase of the process: (1)…

The information in this report, compiled from Internet searches, conversations, and research, provides a broad range of material on how to apply for a grant. It is designed to serve as an introduction for counselors to sources of grant funding and particular grant programs, and to the grant application and dissemination process. Section 1 provides…

The information in this report, compiled from Internet searches, conversations, and research, provides a broad range of material on how to apply for a grant. It is designed to serve as an introduction for counselors to sources of grant funding and particular grant programs, and to the grant application and dissemination process. Section 1 provides…

This eight-module unit was designed to acquaint the grantsperson with the proposal-writing process in relationship to the proposal narrative. Each module states its goal and objectives, and most discuss teaching strategies and include handouts. Module I, "Learning the Language of Grantsmanship," includes a pre- and post-test, a study guide, and a…

With the nation's economy in turmoil and the government budget axe falling on educational programs, many corporations and private foundations are responding to what has become a pressing need for funding in K-12 education throughout the United States. According to the Washington, D.C.-based Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, as of June 2008,…

This manual of fund raising techniques is written primarily for alternative schools, although the methods and information presented may be used by any nonprofit, tax-exempt organization seeking funds. Practical hints on how to seek out foundations and present proposals are presented. The report also provides lists of information resources, as well…

Information on obtaining financial support to meet the needs of disabled college students is presented. Institutional planning components that are needed include a planning and support team, involvement of the disabled, and coordination of long-range planning with the service delivery system. Two publications on federal categorical funds and a…

Discusses the joint funding of scientific research by government programs, universities, and privately funded agencies. Examines who is responsible for deciding the research topics to be explored, and what influences these decisions. Presents research on child development as an example of how programs are funded. (JS)

This guide, intended primarily for new or inexperienced researchers, provides suggestions for obtaining and maintaining external funding from grants and contracts. It emphasizes that this effort requires considerable thought, ongoing planning, sound management, and clear decisions. The book uses the National Institutes of Health application and…

ACTION, the Federal Domestic Volunteer Agency, offers this guide as a reference for anyone seeking to expand volunteer drug abuse prevention activities in the United States. This guide leads interested persons through the first steps of developing a volunteer prevention program. It proceeds in a logical progression, from defining the problem, to…

Outlines the steps a motivated educator can pursue to obtain a grant. Covers forming a preliminary plan of attack, researching funding sources and qualifications, identifying major sources of grant money, determining the project, forming a nonprofit corporation, publicity, and writing the proposal. (CM)