Grant Writing for School Leaders: Books 1-3: From Start-Up to Impact

Discover How to Develop Grant Proposals that Further Your School Goals

In Grant Writing for School Leaders, you'll find:

Answers to common questions from other school leaders, so you can decide for yourself if grants are the right solutionTechniques for managing your grant seeking activities to help you set up an efficient grants program, which means you'll maximize your efforts and win more grantsStrategies to develop a strong program idea for your grant proposal so you won't waste time on ideas that can't get fundedCase studies from school leaders who have worked with grants so you can find a model that works for youIdeas for expanding your fundraising efforts, starting with a plan that includes grants, donations, and partnerships with local businessesFree resources aligned with the strategies provided in each book, to make the job easier and to show you how it's done
1. Start-Up Guide for School Grants

In book 1, Peggy Downs shares answers to the questions she hears most as she works with school leaders. Have you ever wondered:

Why do grants matter?Is a grant the answer for your school?Are you ready for a grant?How do you find grants?How can classroom grants help my school?

You'll learn the answers to these questions and more. After you read this book, you'll have a clearer idea of how grants can support your school programs.

2. Charter School Grants

Discover the most effective way to plan, find, and write school grants, and win more grants than you thought possible. In book 2, you'll learn:

Why grant makers support schools so you can tap into their underlying motivations, which means they'll be more open to your proposalHow to find and connect with funders so you can focus your energy on the best matches, which improves your odds of successWhat documents you need so you don't waste time or miss deadlines tracking down required information, which means you can keep moving toward your goals
How to develop a strong program idea that aligns with your mission and vision, which keeps you focused on your school improvement goalsHow to write a winning grant proposal so you can be the hero that brings in new funding for important projects and programs

After you read this book, you'll be ready to plan your first grant proposal and submit a completed application. Most school leaders understand the value of grants but get lost in the process. Charter School Grants will guide you through every step of the way for any small to medium-sized grant.

3. Grant Writing for Impact

Book 3 is more than a grant-writing book. It will help you clarify your vision, manage grants effectively, and develop partnerships with grant makers and donors to support your school improvement goals. Discover how to:

Envision the program you want to developEstablish systems and teams to support your grants programEngage partners who share your visionExecute your plan to meet your goalsExtend your vision with long-term planning

In Grant Writing for Impact, you'll find:

Case studies from other school leaders who wrestled with grants, so you can find the model that works for youInformation you need in language you understand, so you can take action quickly and move toward your goalsProven strategies tested by schools so you don't have to wonder if this works, which means you can focus on developing your program plans

Anyone can learn to write grants. This book shows you how to make grants part of your school funding plan. Grant Writing for School Leaders will move you from start-up to impact.