November 2008: Grants for Individuals, Nonprofits, and Small Businesses
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Gifted Hands Writing November Newsletter |
Grantseeking
November 2008 |
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How to Win Grants - All You Need to Know is in This Newsletter! |
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Dear Gifted Hands Writing Member,
You are receiving our second newsletter, which has a focus on grant seeking. Whether you are a writer, photographer, stay at home mom or dad, career-oriented professional, traveler, nonprofit organization, or an individual looking for free money - grants are available for you.
Gifted Hands Writing is offering a free online grants e-course. This offer is valid until November 30th, 2008. See our promotion for details.
In this newsletter you will find specific websites giving grants contacts, insider tips of writing persuasive proposals, and elements of the grant proposal. More details are fleshed in our grant writing section at www.giftedhandswriting.com
Thank you for opening our newsletter to take a peek!
Preethi Burkholder, President, Gifted Hands Writing
Contact: info@giftedhandswriting.com
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Grants for Individuals, Organizations, and Small Businesses
Yes, anyone can learn how to win grants!
Grants are available for individuals, organizations, and businesses. Knowing how to secure these grants is key.
Nonprofit organizations account for the largest percentage of grant seekers. These organizations operate as charities and usually offer promise of helping their communities at the local, national, and sometimes, international levels.
Individuals also qualify to apply for funding on their own merit, without the backing of an institution. Private foundations and family trusts are more likely to award grants to individuals than the federal government.
Grants to individuals are awarded for various purposes such as education, tuition for college, paying mortgage or rent, traveling overseas, and more.
To get a free listing of places awarding grants for individuals and organizations, please send an e-mail to info@giftedhandswriting.com
Read more about Grants for Individuals and Organizations.
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Effective Grant Writing Techniques in a Nutshell
Hot to Improve Your Proposal Writing Skills
Writing is the medium through which you communicate with your funder. Here are some writing skills in a nutshell:
Avoid jargon: Avoid unnecessary words and redundancy. Using language that is used by a particular group, profession, or culture-especially when the words and phrases are highly technical- can be a disadvantage in your grant proposal.
Write short sentences: A sentence provides clarity when it is brief. Eliminate wordiness as it is likely to lead to grammatical errors.
Write cohesively: Cohesion is key. Arrange the elements of your thoughts in a way that creates structure within the proposal.
Avoid using the "former" and "latter" language:
Using the words "former" and "latter" slows down the reader. Some reviewers may have to re-read the previous text to determine what was "former" and what was "latter."
Use spell,style, and grammar checkers:
Spell, style and grammar checkers generally are integrated into word-processing programs. Some of these programs automatically alert you to a misspelled word or grammatically incorrect phrase as you type.
Avoid using modifiers:
Examples of modifiers include "very," "really," and "certainly." Use these sparingly in your proposal.
For more grant writing techniques, send an e-mail to info@giftedhandswriting.com
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Writing Knockout Letters of Inquiry
Some Tips
The letter of inquiry is the most common first approach in grant writing. In fact, many funding sources require applicants to submit a letter of inquiry before they discuss the project further. Through a letter of inquiry you are asking whether the funder has an interest in your project and sufficient interest to invite a full proposal.
Letters of inquiry can be a very effective tool both for the grantee and the grantor. For the grantee the development of a good letter of inquiry generates confidence and enthusiasm. The requirements of an inquiry letter force you to think ahead and realistically assess your organization's capabilities and plans. The letter also forces you to link the funder's interests with the applicants.
Elements of a Letter of Inquiry
The following should be addressed, although the requirements may vary with each funder.
What problem does your project address?
Why is this issue significant? What strengths and skills do you/your organization have to bring to this project?
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Dear friend,
We hope you found the grants newsletter helpful. During the month of October 50 new members signed up. We are growing- slowly but steadily.
Please invite your friends to check out our website at www.giftedhandswriting.com and sign up for the December newsletter at info@giftedhandswriting.com
Take advantage of our Free Grants E-Course- available only until November 30th, 2008.
For those re-uniting with family and friends, and for those who are alone and far away from their loved ones, Gifted Hands Writing wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving!
Preethi Burkholder, President
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