Winning Grants Step by Step 3rd edition (The Jossey-Bass Nonprofit Guidebook Series)

In the highly competitive arena of grantseeking, fundraisers need resources in order to win grants and fulfill their organization’s mission. This new, thoroughly updated edition of the bestseller offers a guide that any organization can use to secure funding from private foundations or the government. Filled with updated examples, this guide directs the novice grantseeker and offers a refresher course for experienced grantwriters. Following the process presented will improve anyone’s ability to transform an idea that needs support into a proposal that demands funding.  As part of the new Jossey-Bass Nonprofit Guidebook Series, Winning Grants has sold over 75,000 copies in its first two editions and has established itself as a leader in the grantseeking market.

Contents 
List of Samples, Worksheets, and Figures.
CD Contents.

Grant Proposal Makeover: Transform Your Request from No to Yes

Nine out of ten grant proposals are rejected. Grant Proposal Makeover shows how to transform lackluster proposals into excellent ones–that have the potential to be funded. This book stands out from other traditional grantwriting books because it illustrates common flaws and problems in proposals and shows exactly how to fix them. It also includes helpful tips and quotes from foundation program officers and funding community insiders taken from an international survey of foundation professionals.

Contents 
Introduction.
Chapter 1 Demonstrating the Fit: Making First and Lasting Impressions.
Chapter 2 Disorganized Proposals: Bringing Order to the Chaos.
Chapter 3 The Case of the Missing Needs Statement: Honing the Heart of the Proposal.

A state-of-the-art guide for developing grants witha strong emphasis on using program outcome measurement to underscore need and accountability Based on the authors' many years of experience in the public and nonprofit sectors, Effective Grant Writing and Program Evaluation for Human Service Professionals integrates the topics of grant proposal writing and program evaluation, offering grant seekers the practical guidance they need to develop quality proposals, obtain funding, and demonstrate service results and accountability.
The authors clearly and succinctly illustrate and describe each stage of the grant writing and evaluation process. Problems or issues that arise frequently are highlighted and followed by specific advice. In addition, numerous real-world examples and exercises are included throughout the book to give readers the opportunity for reflection and practice.
This timely reference incorporates a strengths perspective, providing:

College Board Scholarship Handbook 2010

The Scholarship Handbook 2010 provides the most complete and authoritative facts about more than 1.7 million awards, including scholarship, internship, and loan programs, offered to undergraduates by foundations, charitable organizations, and state and federal government agencies. Every entry is verified by the College Board to be legitimate, up to date, accurate, and portable to more than one college.

About the Author

The College Board, a not-for-profit membership association, connects students to college success and opportunity through major programs and services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning. Among its best-known programs are the SAT®, the PSAT/NMSQT®, and the Advanced Placement Program® (AP®). Students, parents, educators, and librarians recognize the College Board as a source of expertise on SAT and CLEP® test preparation, college admissions, and financial aid. The College Board publishes the bestselling The Official SAT Study Guide™, the College Handbook, the Book of Majors, and other books that help students prepare for college, research their options, and succeed in higher education. It also maintains the popular collegeboard.com Web site, which is visited by more than 4.5 million unique visitors per month.

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• Paperback: 620 pages
• Publisher: College Board; 13 Org edition (July 7, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874478499
• ISBN-13: 978-0874478495
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.1 x 1 inches

Fiske Guide to Colleges 2011 27th Edition

For more than 25 years, this leading guide to more than 310 colleges and universities-fully updated and expanded every year-has been an indispensable source of information for college-bound students and their parents. Helpful, honest, and straightforward, the Fiske Guide to Colleges delivers an insider's look at the academic climates and the social and extracurricular scenes at the "best and most interesting" schools in the United States, plus Canada and Great Britain.
In addition to the candid essays on each school, you will find:

• A self-quiz to help you understand what you are really looking for in a college
• Lists of the strongest majors and programs at each college
• Vital information on how to apply, including admissions and financial aid deadlines, required tests, and each school's essay questions
• "Overlap" listings to help you expand your options
• Selectivity statistics and SAT/ACT scores
• Indexes that break down schools by price and state
• A list of schools with strong programs for learning disabled students
• All the basics, including email addresses and university websites

Plus a special section highlighting the 5 public and private Best Buy schools-colleges that provide the best educational value.

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• Paperback: 832 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks; 27 edition (July 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402209614
• ISBN-13: 978-1402209611
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.3 x 2 inches

Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) 2011-2012: The Most Authoritative Guide to U.S. and Canadian Medical Schools

Completely re-written for 2010, this year's edition of the guide features a more affable tone, new chapters, expanded data and information, and a colorful-infused format. This must-have book -- often called the "bible of medical school guides" -- is the #1 source for medical school applicants. The 2011-2012 edition features more information than ever before. The MSAR" is the #1 source for: Information on newly accredited medical schools Application procedures and deadlines Selection factors such as MCAT & GPA data Medical school class profiles Costs and financial aid packages MD/PhD and other combined degrees Graduates' specialty choices Updated USMLE Policies MSAR" is the only resource fully authorized by medical schools.

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• Paperback: 438 pages
• Publisher: Association of American Medical Colleges (April 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157754093X
• ISBN-13: 978-1577540939
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 1.1 inches

U.S. News Ultimate College Guide 2011 8th Edition

The Most Accurate Up-to-Date Information on the Nation's Colleges and Universities.
Public or private?
Where does it rank?
How hard is it to get in?
Students per teacher
Too big or too small?
Compare your test score
The cost and debt you can expect
Plus an entire profile for each school including website, admissions requirements, ethnic makeup, average high school GPA, most popular majors, financial aid, graduation rates, housing, libraries, student employment, Greek life, sports, clubs, and everything else you want to know!
Exclusive Rankings from U.S. News on 11 Critical Factors
-  Overall ranking
-  Selectivity
-  Whether to apply early
-  Whose freshmen return
-  Graduation rates
-  Student diversity
-  Private-school tuitions
-  Public-school tuitions
-  Best-value schools
-  Student debt
-  Financial aid
Plus:
Complete Index of Majors
Free College Planner
Advice from the Top Education Experts on How to Get into, Pay for, and Succeed in College

About the Author

Founded in 1933, U.S. News & World Report delivers a unique brand of weekly magazine journalism to its 12.2 million readers. In 1983, U.S. News began its exclusive annual rankings of American colleges and universities, now among the most eagerly anticipated magazine issues in the country.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1776 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks; 8 edition (October 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402243065
• ISBN-13: 978-1402243066
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 2.4 inches

CLEP Official Study Guide 2011

Every year, students save countless hours and dollars through the College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP®). CLEP examinations allow students to demonstrate college-level knowledge for which they can earn credit at more than 2,900 colleges and universities. The CLEP Official Study Guide, developed by the test maker, is the only source of practice exams for all 34 CLEP exams. It includes practice questions for all exams, exam descriptions, and test-taking tips and strategies.

About the Author

The College Board, a not-for-profit membership association, connects students to college success and opportunity through major programs and services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning. Among its best-known programs are the SAT®, the PSAT/NMSQT®, and the Advanced Placement Program® (AP®). Students, parents, educators, and librarians recognize the College Board as a source of expertise on SAT and CLEP® test preparation, college admissions, and financial aid. The College Board publishes the bestselling The Official SAT Study Guide™, the College Handbook, the Book of Majors, and other books that help students prepare for college, research their options, and succeed in higher education. It also maintains the popular collegeboard.com Web site, which is visited by more than 4.5 million unique visitors per month.

Product Details

• Paperback: 516 pages
• Publisher: College Board (August 3, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874479010
• ISBN-13: 978-0874479010
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches

Peterson's Scholarships, Grants & Prizes 2011 15th Edition

Scholarships, Grants & Prizes provides up-to-date information on millions of privately funded awards available to college students. It contains detailed profiles of awards, based on ethnic heritage, talent, employment experience, military service, and other categories, that are available from private sources, such as foundations, corporations, and religious and civic organizations.

SELLING POINTS:

1. Scores of profiles include information on award amounts, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, contact information, and more
2. Easy-to-use indexes allow you to search for awards by criteria like academic fields/career goals, sponsoring organizations, employment/volunteer experience, military service, nationality/ethnic heritage, corporate or religious affiliation, talent/interest area, and location of study
3. Quick-reference chart lists awards providing $2,000 and higher in order of dollar amount
4. Informative articles containing: - advice on avoiding scholarship scams; - information on scholarship management organizations; - strategies for searching for and finding awards

Product Details

• Paperback: 984 pages
• Publisher: Peterson's; 15 edition (July 14, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0768928826
• ISBN-13: 978-0768928822
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 1.5 x 11 inches

The Best 373 Colleges, 2011 Edition

What makes The Best 373 Colleges the most popular college guide? The Best 373 Colleges is a comprehensive college guide written for any student or parent mystified by the confusing college admissions process. This essential college-planning guide, from the experts at The Princeton Review, provides the facts about the best schools in the country, popular college ranking lists, and the information needed to make a smart decision about which schools to consider.
Revealing answers from college students cover each school’s unique character and give you extensive insight into their classes, financial aid, social life, and everything in between. Students are the experts, after all, and we talked to 122,000 of them!

• Unique "Financial Aid Rating" scores for all 373 schools and list of 100 "Best Value" Colleges
• One-of-a-kind college rankings reveal the top colleges in 62 categories based on how students at the schools–the real experts! –rated their colleges.
• Learn what you can do in high school to prepare yourself for admission to a selective college. 
• Get all the application essentials–tuition, admissions criteria, deadlines, phone numbers, addresses, demographics, student/faculty ratios, and most popular majors–for quick reference and easy comparison when you’re narrowing down your choices. 
• Green college ratings help readers find out if schools are environmentally friendly. 
• Special section on great colleges for the 15 most popular majors.

Product Details

• Paperback: 848 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Review (August 3, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375429875
• ISBN-13: 978-0375429873
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.8 x 1.8 inches

How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay 3rd Edition: 30 Essays That Won Over $3 Million in Scholarships

Examining the two basic components of scholarship competition—essays and interviews—this vital guidebook offers practical advice and real-life examples to guide students through the entire application process. A roundtable panel of judges and applicants supply inside information regarding the winning qualities sought after by award-giving organizations and tips for finding scholarships by using books, the internet, personal connections, and sources in the community. With insight into the judges' criteria for a successful application, 30 previously awarded scholarship essays are thoroughly analyzed, from choice of topic to writing style. Revealing unique strategies for preparation and overcoming nervousness, this definitive resource also includes sample interview questions and answers.

About the Author

Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe are the authors of 1001 Ways to Pay For College, Accepted! 50 Successful Business School Admission Essays, Accepted! 50 Successful College Admission Essays, Adult Students, Get Free Cash for College, Get into Any College, How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay, and Sallie Mae How to Pay for College. They live in Belmont, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Supercollege, Llc; Third edition (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932662375
• ISBN-13: 978-1932662375
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches

Kaplan Scholarships 2011

As tuition costs continue to soar, and economic difficulties mount, more and more families paying for college are hoping for financial relief in the form of scholarships. In Kaplan Scholarships 2011, families will discover more than 3,000 of the most valuable scholarships available. Unlike other guides, every scholarship listed is worth at least $1,000, is not restricted to any one school, and does not require repayment of any kind. All scholarships are verified, so this is information parents and students can trust. Kaplan Scholarships 2011 provides all the facts you need to know about scholarships including financial data, duration, eligibility, requirements, and complete application and contact information. Families also get expert tips and advice on how to research financial aid options, set a timetable, apply for scholarships, and avoid Internet scams. With thousands of scholarships totaling in the billions of dollars, Kaplan Scholarships 2011, is an excellent one-stop resource. No other scholarship guide on the market today offers more available scholarship money.

About the Author

World Leader in Test Prep and Admissions

Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions has helped more than 3 million students achieve their educational and career goals. With 185 centers and over 1,200 classroom locations throughout the United States and abroad, Kaplan provides a full range of services, including test prep courses, admissions consulting, programs for international students, professional licensing preparation, and more. 

Product Details

• Paperback: 588 pages
• Publisher: Kaplan Publishing; Original edition (August 3, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419550055
• ISBN-13: 978-1419550058
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 1.8 inches

The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2011: Billions of Dollars in Scholarships, Grants and Prizes

Information on thousands of scholarships, grants, and prizes is easily accessible in this revised directory with more than 700 new listings that feature awards indexed by career goal, major, academics, public service, talent, athletics, religion, ethnicity, and more. Each detailed listing contains all the necessary information for students and parents to complete the application process, including eligibility requirements, how to obtain an application, how to get more information about each award, sponsor website listings, award amounts, and key deadlines. With scholarships for high school, college, graduate, and adult students, this guide also includes tips on how to conduct the most effective search, how to write a winning application, and how to avoid scams.

About the Author

Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe are the authors of 1001 Ways to Pay for College, Accepted! 50 Successful Business School Admission Essays, Accepted! 50 Successful College Admission Essays, Adult Students, Get Free Cash for College, Get into Any College, How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay, and Sallie Mae How to Pay for College. They live in Belmont, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 752 pages
• Publisher: Supercollege, Llc (July 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932662413
• ISBN-13: 978-1932662412
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 2.5 inches

The Scholarship Book 12th Edition: The Complete Guide to Private-Sector Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants, and Loans for the Undergraduate

The Scholarship Book, 12th Edition, is the first and most acclaimed guide to private-sector scholarships, grants, and loans published in America-helping countless students locate, apply for, and receive private-sector financial aid related to every major field of study.

In this new edition-complete with an expanded table of contents and an array of new scholarship sources presented for the very first time-students will find the single most comprehensive listing of private-sector awards offered by a wide range of corporations, unions, trust funds, religious and fraternal organizations, associations, and private philanthropists, all eager to provide them with the financial assistance they need to continue their education.

This invaluable resource gives students essential tips for determining which awards they qualify for, helps them write winning essays, applications, and cover letters, alerts them to scams and rip-offs, and provides useful lists of recommended websites and publications. This book was more than a million copies sold. For those who dream of a college education and need money to make it happen--now with a CD-ROM.

• Title: The Scholarship Book 12th Edition: The Complete Guide to Private-Sector Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants, and Loans for the Undergraduate
• Author: National Scholarship Research Service
• List Price: $30.00
• Paperback: 672 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall Press; 12 Pap/Cdr edition (June 27, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735204101
• ISBN-13: 978-0735204102
• Book Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 1.7 inches

The College Board Scholarship Handbook 2007: All-new 10th Edition

The Scholarship Handbook 2007 is the ideal resource for students and parents looking for alternative ways to fund a college education. It provides complete and authoritative facts about more than 2,100 scholarships, internship, and loan programs offered to undergraduates nationwide by foundations, charitable organizations, and state and federal government agencies. Each program is clearly described, and indexes help students quickly find scholarships for which they qualify.

About the Author

The College Board, a not-for-profit membership association, connects students to college success and opportunity through major programs and services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning. Among its best-known programs are the SAT®, the PSAT/NMSQT®, and the Advanced Placement Program® (AP). Students, parents, educators, and librarians recognize the College Board as a source of expertise on SAT and CLEP®test preparation, college admissions, and financial aid. The Board publishes the bestselling Official SAT Study Guide, the College Handbook, the Book of Majors, and other books that help students prepare for college, research their options, and succeed in higher education. It also maintains the popular collegeboard.com Web site, which is visited by an average of 1.7 million visitors per month.

• Title: The College Board Scholarship Handbook 2007: All-new 10th Edition (College Board Scholarship Handbook)
• Author: The College Board
• List Price: $27.95
• Paperback: 616 pages
• Publisher: College Board; 10 edition (July 11, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874477670
• ISBN-13: 978-0874477672
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.9 inches