CATALOG OF NONPROFIT LITERATURE
http://lnps.fdncenter.org/
Use the search engine to identify books and journal articles on fundraising for schools or elementary and secondary education.
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CHEERLEADING FUNDRAISER DO'S AND DON'TS
Internet Archive Link
So you need new uniforms and your squad wants to go to camp? Well it’s time to raise money! Here are some fundraiser do’s and don’ts to give your squad a fun, safe way to earn money. Advice by Sunni Schultz Pieschala.
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CHOOSING A FUND-RAISING COMPANY
http://www.ptotoday.com/899fund.html
Checking references, asking questions, sharing your goals early can ensure a successful relationship. This article is reprinted from "The Fundraising Edge" courtesy of The Association of Fund Raisers and Direct Sellers (AFRDS). PTO Today.
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COMPUTERS FOR LEARNING
http://www.computers.fed.gov/
This program is designed to donate surplus Federal computer equipment to schools and educational nonprofits, giving special consideration to those with the greatest need. Web site provides electronic registration.
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COOKBOOK FUNDRAISERS : RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
http://www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/70-cookbook-fundraisers-recipe-for-success
From organization through sales, tips to create a successful school cookbook fundraiser. Article by Alicia Miller appearing in PTO Today.
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COOKING UP A SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER
http://www.ptotoday.com/0800cookbook.html
Fundraising cookbooks present unique challenges and tasty (and profitable!) rewards. Savor the possibilities. Article by Alicia Miller appearing in PTO Today, Vol. 2, Issue, 1, Aug/Sept 2000.
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CORPORATE FOUNDATIONS
Internet Archive Link
This article describes how teachers can apply for funding from corporate foundations. The author explains what a corporate foundation is and how to locate an appropriate corporate foundation to match funding needs, and she specifies the criteria that are often associated with this type of funding. The article also provides an example of a foundation that established a K-12 science program and links to additional web sites for further information. Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC), 1999.
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CREATING A SCHOOL FOUNDATION
http://www.schoolgrants.org/Links/LEF_K_David.pdf
Kim David shares a Presentation she designed about Local Education Foundations (LEF).
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DECONSTRUCTING A GRANT
http://www.techlearning.com/db_area/archives/TL/200106/deconstruct.php
Whether it's a few thousand dollars for a classroom program or several hundred thousand to design and implement a district-wide plan, grants are a wonderful source of money to fund your technology dreams. But competition can be tough. What are the keys to writing a winning proposal? Article by Gwen Solomon appearing in TechLearning, June 15, 2001.
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DESIGNING SUCCESSFUL GRANT PROPOSALS
Chapter one
Chapter one from a book by Donald C. Orlich, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1996. The book is available in the MSU Libraries.
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DIGGING UP FUNDS FOR SCIENCE
http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/grants/sciencefunds.htm
Is your science program suffering from the "budget blues"? Here's how to find the funds you need! Advice from Joyce Baldwin sponsored by Scholastic.
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DOs AND DON'Ts OF GRANT WRITING
Internet Archive Link
This web site provides sound advice concerning the nine major parts of a grant proposal, including both dos and don'ts, courtesy of The Grantsmanship Center (Program Planning and Proposal Writing, Karen Denard Goldman and Kathleen Jahn Schmalz (Rutgers University), and Genesee Intermediate School District - Grants and Development Department (Grantwriting 101).
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DO IT YOURSELF GRANT SEARCH:
YOUR DIRECT LINK TO ONLINE FUNDING SOURCES
http://web.archive.org/web/20010108063700/
http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/grants/web_resc.htm
Advice from Chris Burch, Madison (Wisconsin) Metropolitan School District, Grants and Fund Development Office, 1998. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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DONORSCHOOSE.org : TEACHERS ASK. YOU CHOOSE. STUDENTS LEARN.
http://www.donorschoose.org/homepage/main.html
Description : Want To Buy My Students a $392 Camcorder? A nonprofit uses the Web to work marketplace magic.. Article by Jonathan Alter appearing in Slate, Feb. 16, 2007.
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EASYFUNDRAISINGIDEAS.COM
http://www.easy-fundraising-ideas.com/
This company lists many fundraising ideas and products for schools, bands, cheerleaders, etc.
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EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY NEEDS AND THE GRANT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
http://www.ceap.wcu.edu/houghton/grants/homegrants.html
The goal of this page is assist educators in obtaining grants that expand the school's missions and teacher's technology resources. Because of the ongoing explosive growth and change in the underlying hardware and software for computer and technology education, schools on fixed-budgets frequently need outside funding to renew and update their facilities. The situation is made more complex in that funding agencies seldom fund grants purely for equipment needs. Advice from Dr. Robert Houghton.
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EDUCATIONAL FUNDRAISING EXAMPLES: WEB SITE HELPS PAY FOR SCHOOL
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/educfr.htm
How a small private school in North Carolina came up with a way to raise funds for operations on a continuing basis.
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ELEMENTS OF A GRANT PROPOSAL
Internet Archive Link
Courtesy of TeachNet.Org. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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EVOLUTION OF A SPECIAL EVENT
http://www.grassrootsfundraising.org/magazine/feature22_6.html
When we became involved with fundraising at Santa Cruz Montessori School in 1998, the school’s primary fundraising efforts grossed $75,000. That year, the Annual Auction, which was the focus of our fundraising efforts, brought in $32,000. Over the years, by refining aspects of the event to suit the needs at the school and by concentrating on building a large volunteer base and a sturdy sponsorship program for the event, we have been able to increase the Auction’s income every year. Last year, the school recorded $276,000 in fundraised money, of which the Annual Auction contributed $167,000. Article by Kristine Albrecht and Christiane Carman appearing in Grassroots Fundraising Journal, Volume 22, Number 6, November/December 2003.
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A FEW IDEAS ABOUT PURSUING FEDERAL FUNDING
http://www.col-ed.org/Funding/ideas.html
Since Writing Season is just ahead and, also, since CEC regularly receives requests for assistance from individuals and agencies interested in applying for federal grants, we are devoting part of our CEC web site to the subject of grants and how you might go about getting them accepted for funding. We offer the following ideas and suggestions (but no guarantees) to those setting out in search of the elusive pot of gold. Advice from Ralph Nelsen.
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FINANCING AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
http://www.financeproject.org/Publications/financing_afterschool_programs.htm
This working paper provides a general overview of after-school programs, the costs associated with building and maintaining after-school programs, and the variety of funding sources that are available to support both direct services and infrastructure for after-school programs. Prepared by Robert Halpern, Sharon Deich, and Carol Cohen for the Finance Project. May 2000.
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FINANCING FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS: A GUIDE TO SOURCES AND STRATEGIES
http://www.financeproject.org/Publications/family_resource_centers.pdf
This guide is intended to help those who run family resource centers -- and those who fund them -- make well-informed, strategic decisions about financing. The guide describes the characteristics of family resource centers, principles and strategies for financing them, and current financing sources. It also discusses potential reforms for improving the financing environment. Sara Watson and Mirlam Westehimer. Finance Project. April 2000.
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FINDING FUNDING : A DOZEN DARING IDEAS
http://www.techlearning.com/showArticle.php?articleID=21700262
As state coffers continue to shrink this year, there is less money for education and much of what is available is earmarked for mandates. Without deep pockets anywhere, districts have to think strategically and look for even more creative ways to fund their priorities. The money is out there if you know how to look for it, create it, or borrow it. Read on for this year's dozen daring ideas from TechLearning.
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FINDING FUNDING : A GUIDE TO FEDERAL SOURCES FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME AND COMMUNITY SCHOOL INITIATIVES
http://www.financeproject.org/Publications/FundingGuide2003.pdf
This guide provides information on more than 100 federal programs that may potentially provide funding for, or support through loans, out-of-school time and community school programs. In addition, the guide describes different approaches for accessing these funds and strategies for combining different funding streams. Heather Clapp Padgette. Revised and updated January 2003. Finance Project. 178pp.
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FINDING, WRITING, AND GETTING THE RIGHT GRANT FOR YOU
http://www-ed.fnal.gov/lincon/issue_funding.shtml
Provides information on sources for funding, strategies for success in the grant-writing process, how to write a grant and what to do once you receive one (besides spend the money). Created for the Fermilab LInC program by Christine Marszalek and last updated June 18, 2001.
(Last checked 02/25/08)

FOUNDATIONS
Internet Archive Link
According to this article, a range of U.S. foundations have grant money for groups and individuals involved in educational improvement. The author urges educators to investigate various foundations to find those with goals similar to the educators' goals. It is also useful to look at what programs each foundation has funded and to consider geography as well; some foundations only consider programs at the local level. Web pages offer lists of foundations and links to detailed information. The author suggests taking time to choose the right foundation match and reviews several grant programs specific to science and math education. Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC), 1999.
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FREE STILL ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH
Internet Archive Link
Through-school marketing programs continue to grow. Why? And what should you look for in choosing programs for your group? Article by Tim Sullivan appearing in PTO Today, Vol. 2, Issue 2, November/December 2000.
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FUNDING OUR PLAYGROUND
http://www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/279-funding-our-playground
How one PTA met its goal of raising $40,000 in a single year to update the school playground. Article by by Margie Markarian appearing in PTO Today.
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FUNDING YOUR BEST IDEAS: A 12-STEP PROGRAM
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/fipse/steps.html
Tips by Joan Straumanis, a Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education Program Officer.
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FUNDRAISER YELLOW PAGES
http://www.fundraising-yellow-pages.com/
Includes numerous products which schools and other small organizations can sell to raise money.
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FUNDRAISERS FOR CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS
http://www.funattic.com/fundrais.htm
Fundraising ideas from Fund-Attic.
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FUND-RAISING AND GIFTS: HOW TO GET STARTED
http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/grants/fund_raising.htm
Advice from Gary Carnow sponsored by Scholastic. School budgets are lean across the country, and teachers and parents have responded with a renewed interest in fund-raising. Fund-raising is no longer just selling chocolate bars or collecting newspapers. Schools are turning social events and fun fairs into big money-makers.
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FUNDRAISING BASICS FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL FACILITIES
http://www.edfacilities.org/pubs/fundraising.html
This report examines the process behind setting up and implementing a "capital campaign": a program for raising money for new or renovated facilities at private K-12 schools. The report briefly covers tax information regarding gifts to institutions then offers advice for setting up a comprehensive development program, including fundraising software and tips on implementing all the components of a development program. Campaign planning issues are discussed on using fundraising consultants, drafting and assembling specific campaign documents, conducting a feasibility or planning study, and developing a campaign strategy. Final comments explore what to expect and be prepared for while conducting a capital campaign. Arthur H. Roach, Fundraising Consultant, March 2001, for National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities. 6pp.
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FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS FOR SCHOOL FACILITIES
http://www.ncef.org/rl/fundraising.cfm
National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities (NCEF)'s resource list of links, books, and journal articles on planning and conducting a school facilities capital campaign, including general fundraising principles and practices.
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FUNDRAISING FOR YOUTH GROUPS
Internet Archive Link
Lists fundraisers for youth groups interested in raising money for travel. Courtesy of Explorations in Travel, Inc. [Also listed under Fundraising for Nonprofits.]
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FUNDRAISING HELP FOR SCHOOL PRINCIPALS AND OTHER SCHOOL LEADERS
http://www.arc.gov/index.do?nodeId=1729
Secondary school principals are mighty busy these days, and obtaining grants and gifts for their schools is becoming a major part of their job descriptions. While public schools have been struggling to meet the needs of all students, private schools, colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations have been successfully raising billions of dollars each year by tapping into corporations, foundations, the government, and most important, private citizens, for large grants and gifts. This article by Stan Levenson has been reproduced on the Appalachian Regional Commission Web site with permission from the National Association of Secondary School Principals. This article appeared in the January 2003 issue of Principal Leadership magazine.
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FUNDRAISING HELP FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES
http://www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/605-fundraising-help-from-local-businesses
Partnering with neighborhood businesses for donations, discounts, or manpower can increase fundraising resources -- and build a connection between the parent group and the community. Article by Emily Graham appearing in PTO Today.
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FUNDRAISING IDEAS & PRODUCTS CENTER
http://www.fundraising-ideas.org/
Directory of fundraising companies offering traditional, unique and sometimes even bizarre fundraiser ideas for educators and other groups of all sizes and interests.
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FUNDRAISING IDEAS: 15 WAYS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR YOUR EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Internet Archive Link
1) Letter to friends and relatives
2) Form a support group
3) The Chain letter
4) Have a rummage sale
5) Grants from your school
6) Local businesses
7) Special Collection
8) Approach your local place of worship
9) Community groups
10) Support from employer and coworkers
11) Loans from relatives
12) Letters to alumni associations
13) Sell something door to door
14) Have a fundraising party
15) “Steal the gate” at a popular night spot
Courtesy of Mobility International USA.
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FUNDRAISING TODAY AND TOMORROW : MAKING YOUR MONEY GROW
http://www.peterli.com/archive/ts/340.shtm
From band candy to cash credit for online shopping, schools are always on the lookout for successfuly fundraising ideas. This report tracks successful methods of raising the funds you require. Article by Janet Coburn appearing in Today's School, Winter 2001. Click on the article archives and use the search engine.
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THE FUSS ABOUT SCRIP
http://www.ptotoday.com/0301scrip.html
It’s got a funny name and a relatively short history, but scrip fundraising can be a powerful tool. Article by Alicia Miller with Tim Sullivan appearing in PTO Today, Vol. 2, Issue 4, March/April 2001.
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GENESEE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
OFFICE OF GRANTS AND DEVELOPMENT
http://www.gisd.k12.mi.us/gisd/grantsinfo.html
For more information, contact Executive Director Jerry Johnson at jdjohnso@geneseeisd.org or call (810) 591-4541.
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GET THAT GRANT! (Grades PreK-12)
Internet Archive Link
This resource is designed to help preK-12 teachers obtain grants. In the introduction, the author shares how she successfully acquired outside funds to build a computer lab at a poorly funded school. Among the pointers she offers for those seeking grants are to partner with other teachers, to inquire early about necessary paperwork, and to follow the three C's of grant proposal writing (clarify, capitalize, and capture). In the Web Resources section, numerous annotated links provide access to a wealth of information on grant writing and possible funding sources. Descriptions of books for those seeking grants are also included. Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC), 2002.
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GETTING THE GRANT : A GUIDE TO SECURING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SAFETY PROGRAMs
http://76.12.61.196/publications/FINA_GrantwritingGuide.pdf
An engaging, easy-to read publication providing California leaders in schools, school districts, and community-based organizations with simple, straightforward guidance on how to develop effective grant proposals to garner program support. Developed by The Finance Project, this guide outlines considerations for identifying and pursuing grant funding opportunities, reviews the key components of a grant proposal and offers concrete suggestions for making each section succinct and compelling. The guide also includes resources that provide examples of quality grant requests and additional information on funding sources and grant-writing. A compilation by Michelle Ganow Jones, The Finance Project, August 2007.
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GIVE YOUR FUNDRAISERS NEW LIFE
http://www.ptotoday.com/0303fatigue.html
Do your fundraisers generate little enthusiasm, even among your members? Here are some ways to bring back the excitement. Article by Sharron Kahn Luttrell, PTO Today, March 2003.
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GOING AFTER GRANTS
http://www.electronic-school.com/2001/01/0101f5.html
An experienced grant winner -- Tim Comolli -- shares his grant writing secrets in this January 2001 issue of Electronic School.
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GOING FOR GRANTS
Internet Archive Link
Selected articles from the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse.
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GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
http://www.grantsandgiftsforschools.com/
Advice from Stan Levenson.
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GRANT SEEKER'S VOCABULARY
http://www.col-ed.org/Funding/vocab.html
A compilation of terms and definitions by Harry Nelson, Columbia Education Center, Portland, Oregon.
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GRANT SEEKING PRIMER
http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/grants/grantprimer.htm
Practical advice adapted from Grantseeking Primer for Classroom Leaders (1994) by David Bauer sponsored by Scholastic.
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GRANT WRITING FOR EDUCATORS
http://web.mel.org/viewtopic.jsp?id=1670&pathid=2241
A collection of web links by the Michigan Electronic Library.
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GRANT WRITING FOR EDUCATORS
http://users.rowan.edu/~kinseyj/GrantWriting/GrantWriting.htm
A powerpoint presentation by Joanne Kinsey, Rowan University College of Education in New Jersey.
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GRANT WRITING FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS
Internet Archive Link
In addition to teaching, music educators often find themselves saddled with a variety of other responsibilities that are time-consuming, but very important to the prosperity of their programs. One of those tasks is grant-writing. When extra funding is needed to pursue a special project outside the day-to-day operation of the music program (above and beyond fundraising efforts), many directors turn to grant-makers for financial support. But the process is complicated, and every grant opportunity has a sea of applicants vying for attention. Advice from School Band and Orchestra, January 2002, pp. 31-34.
(Last checked 02/25/08)

GRANT WRITING FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHERS
http://712educators.about.com/od/grantwriting/Grant_Writing.htm
A collection of advice and resources from About.com
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GRANT WRITING GUIDE
http://kurzweiledu.com/files/proof_resources_grant2.pdf
A guide to preparing successful grantwriting proposals by Kurzweil Educational Services.
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GRANT-WRITING PRECISION: DESIGNING YOUR PROPOSAL
http://www.peterli.com/archive/ts/331.shtm
This article presents a sample grant, glossary, and list of resources to help improve your grant-writing process. Part two of a two-part series appearing in Today's School by Carolyn Ross Tomlin.
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GRANT-WRITING PRECISION PAYS OFF
http://www.peterli.com/archive/ts/327.shtm
Your school can benefit from thousands on ongoing grant opportunities. An experienced grant writer takes you through the steps. Part one of a two-part series appearing in Today's School by Carolyn Ross Tomlin. Access the article archives and use the search engine.
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GRANT WRITING TIPS (FOR TEACHERS)
Internet Archive Link
Although Learning Space closed in October, 2004, these tips are still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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GRANT-WRITING TOOLS FROM THE WEB
Internet Archive Link
This article offers concrete ideas about writing a proposal for a grant. According to the author, one piece of advice common to most grant-writing guides is to read very carefully the request for proposal (RFP) and any proposal submission instructions. The article features links to six helpful web sites. For each site there is a summary of information and one pertinent grant-writing tip. The author cautions the reader to allow time to tour several of the suggested web sites before creating a personal step-by-step procedure for grant writing. The article closes with a link to a site offering a self-assessment tool for reviewing a proposal before submission. Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC), 2000.
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GRANTIONARY: A GLOSSARY OF TERMS RELATED TO GRANTS AND FUNDING
http://www.eduplace.com/grants/help/grantionary.html
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GRANTS AND GRANTWRITING: WHERE TO FIND MONEY TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Internet Archive Link
A web page originally created by Nancy Powell, Bloomington High School, Bloomington, Illinois, back in 1997 and still available thanks to the Internet Archive. Includes:

GRANTS: BEYOND THE MONEY
Internet Archive Link
Grant proposals can be used as a vehicle for change. Written by Alan November in February 1993 when he was technology consultant for the Glenbrook High Schools, Glenview/Northbrook, Illinois. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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GRANTSMANSHIP IN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
http://www.indiana.edu/~reading/ieo/bibs/grants.html
This bibliography of ERIC citations does not represent an exhaustive review of the literature on the topic, but merely an introductory exploration of available information. Click on bibliographies and then alphabetical listing.
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GREAT LAKES SCRIP CENTER
http://www.glscrip.com/
Scrip is a term that means "substitute money". When you purchase scrip, you're purchasing negotiable gift certificates and prepaid cards that are used just like cash You can use scrip to purchase everyday expenses like food, clothing, and other essentials, and with every purchase, you earn revenue for the church, school, or nonprofit organization of your choice.
The reason for the effectiveness of scrip is simple: families generate revenue through purchases they would make anyway. Groceries, clothing, toys, gifts, even gasoline can be purchased with scrip. An organization of 150 families easily spends between one and two million dollars per year on food, clothing and other essentials. If these families use scrip for these purchases, they can raise as much as $40,000 to $80,000 per year for their organization --without spending an additional penny.
(Last checked 02/25/08)

A GUIDE TO WINNING GRANTS FOR MATH AND SCIENCE EDUCATION:
WHERE TO LOOK AND HOW TO WIN
Internet Archive Link
This website is designed to aid teachers, school districts and others in seeking and winning education grants. Information provided includes: (1) Tips to winning grants; (2) Listings of selected non-federal grant opportunities; and (3) Links to other sites that provide advice on grant writing. This is not a comprehensive list of all grants available. Rather it is a resource guide that provides some specific grant opportunities. Prepared by the Triangle Coalition. Written by LaRae White, Arthur Livermore. 1999. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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HEALTH FUNDRAISING
http://www.healthy-fundraising.org/
a central online resource for promoting healthy activities, especially fundraising, in our schools. From nutritional guidelines, to state and federal legislation, to healthy fundraising trends, our goal is to keep you informed of the latest issues. We realize that, due to budget shortfalls, school fundraising is a necessity, but there is no reason why our fundraisers can’t be healthy and nutritionally sound. Parents, teachers, students, and school administrators need to work together to fight obesity and make our schools healthier, and school fundraisers are a good place to start!
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HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUBS WITH POSTED GRANT POLICIES

NATIONAL SCHOOL FOUNDATIONS ASSOCIATION
http://www.schoolfoundations.org/
Offer webinars on fundraising for a fee as well as a few free video presentations.
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PARENTS ARE GOING BEYOND BAKE SALES TO HELP SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION
http://www.parenthood.com/articles.html?article_id=5694
In Oregon, parents have been selling their blood plasma to keep teachers working. In Florida, they’re promoting “License for Learning” license plates to raise funds. In Massachusetts, the Lexington Education Foundation has been holding an annual trivia contest to raise money for teacher training and school computers, asking questions like: “Who said, ‘The only thing I do not want to be called is First Lady. It sounds like a horse.’?” (The answer, by the way, is Jacqueline Kennedy.)
The means may be unorthodox, but the end is universal – more money is needed to fund education on both the state and local levels. With federal, state and municipal budgets squeezed to the brink – and with equally strapped taxpayers unwilling to override local revenue limits to help schools meet their operating expenses – parents and education advocates are increasingly taking matters into their own hands. Article by Judy Molland, Parenthood.com
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PARENTS OPT OUT OF PESKY FUND DRIVES
http://www.detnews.com/2005/schools/0510/16/A01-350196.htm
A new option is on the horizon for parents who are tired of buying -- and selling -- traditional fund-raising items like pizza, wrapping paper and cookie dough. An increasing number of Metro Detroit parent-teacher groups -- including those in Troy, Plymouth-Canton and Grosse Pointe -- are offering "opt-out" programs in which families can simply write a check to parent-teacher organizations to fund school activities and classroom supplies. While this new twist in modern fund-raising adds more money to PTO coffers, some say it increases pressure on cash-strapped families to ante up. Christina Stolarz, Detroit News, October 16, 2005.
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PERPETUAL PRESCHOOL FUNDRAISING IDEAS
http://www.perpetualpreschool.com/fundideas.html
A collection of fundraising ideas for daycare facilities.
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PLAYING THE GRANT GAME
LIMITED FUNDING SPARKS FIERCE SCHOOL COMPETITION
http://www.lsj.com/news/schools/030817_grant_1a-12a.html
As school budget cuts intensify the battle for the $1 billion available in vital federal grant money, smaller mid-Michigan school districts find they can't compete. Some school administrators say they have neither the time nor the resources to contend with larger and richer districts with grant-writing teams and other advantages. Without those grants, educators say, students won't get the services that enrich their everyday learning - from after-school initiatives that keep youth out of trouble to literacy activities that keep them reading. And with budget cuts looming in nearly every local district, little is left to pay for the services. Article by Adam Emerson appearing in the Lansing State Journal, August 17, 2003.
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PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT GUIDE
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/propdevguide_13484_7.pdf
A guide prepared for organizations interested in applying for grants from the Michigan Department of Education. For more information, contact the Office of Grants and Technology at (517) 373-1806.
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PROPOSAL WRITING GUIDE : A GUIDE TO GRANT WRITING AND THE PROPOSAL PROCESS
http://statefed.mpls.k12.mn.us/sites/d17c000e-7f2e-4223-8911-3eabdc5d270e/uploads/GrantWritingBook.pdf
A special project of The Minneapolis Public Schools Office of Development. 1996; Revised 2005.
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PUBLIC EDUCATION NETWORK
STARTING A LOCAL EDUCATION FUND (LEF)
http://www.publiceducation.org/becomeanLEF_startLEF.asp
The Public Education Network, a national association of 89 local education funds working to improve public school quality in low-income communities nationwide, offers this advice on starting a local education fund.
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A ROAD MAP TO FUNDRAISING SUCCESS
http://www.ptotoday.com/0305fundraising.html
By starting with a fundraising strategy and limiting fundraisers to two or three a year, you can keep parent involvement as your focus. “Our mantra is to do a few fundraisers and to do them well,” says Vickie Mabry, director of the Association of Fund-Raising Distributors and Suppliers in Atlanta. Community building, after all, benefits a school with ripple effects that go far beyond the receipts of the last gift-wrap sale or silent auction. And keeping fundraising in the background can help change perceptions of nonparticipating parents about the nature of the PTO. That’s not to say that fundraising isn’t vital to support many valuable programs. But a more businesslike approach can help maximize results while minimizing volunteer burnout. Here are some tips on how to focus your team’s fundraising efforts. Article by Evelyn Beck, PTO Today.
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SALES FUNDRAISERS : THE BASICS
http://www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/216-sales-fundraisers-the-basics
While new fundraising options get the publicity, product sales are still the backbone for parent groups. Here's what you should know before you begin. Article by by Tim Sullivan appearing in PTO Today.
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SAMPLE FEDERAL GRANT PROPOSAL
http://www.coloradogrants.org/lightsville.html
A sample proposal prepared by Grants West of Denver, Colorado, for the Lightsville Public Schools.
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SAMPLE GRANT PROPOSAL
http://its.mpls.k12.mn.us/Sample_Grant.html
Courtesy of the Minneapolis Public Schools.
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SAMPLE GRANT PROPOSAL
READ TO SUCCEED : IMPROVING READING PERFORMANCE FOR AT RISK STUDENTS
http://kurzweiledu.com/files/proof_resources_grant1.pdf
Courtesy of Kurzweil Educational Systems.
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SAMPLE GRANT PROPOSALS
http://www.k12grants.org/samples/samples_index.htm
A collection of sample grant proposals from the SchoolGrants.org web page.
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SAMPLE GRANT PROPOSALS
Also listed as SCHOOLGRANTS SUCCESSFUL GRANT PROPOSALS
http://www.k12grants.org/samples/samples_index.htm
SchoolGrants receives many requests from people wishing to see examples of successful grant proposals. Several generous grant-writers have shared successful proposals they've written. A very special thanks is extended to each person who has been willing to assist others in the SchoolGrants community by contributing their grant applications.
(Last checked 02/25/08)

SCHOLASTIC.COM GRANT SEMINAR
http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/grants/scholgrantseminar.htm
Welcome to Dr. Gary Carnow's online seminar on grant-writing. Dr. Carnow brings his own experience as a successful grant applicant to help you improve your skills in developing and pitching your grant idea. Sections include: Getting Started, Developing Need Statements, Developing Project Activities, The Grant Budget, Evaluating Your Proposal, Putting It All Together, Sample Grant Proposal. Dr. Carnow is Director of Technology and Information Services for the Alhambra School District in the Los Angeles area. Sponsored by Scholastic.
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SCHOLASTIC PLACE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, AWARDS, AND GRANTS
http://www.scholastic.com/aboutscholastic/community/index.htm
Describes community partnership programs and awards, including the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, National Teacher of the Year Award, Scholastic Early Childhood Professional Award, and Scholastic's Ms. Frizzle's Award.
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SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SAMPLE PROPOSALS
Internet Archive Link
Sample grant proposals from Jay Katz of Grants West, a Colorodo fundraising consultant. Web page preserved courtesy of the Wayback Machine.
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SCHOOL FOUNDATIONS ARE BECOMING MORE CRITICAL IN RAISING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR MICHIGAN SCHOOLS
web link
A sample entry from the Grants and Related Resource Blog. (Last checked 02/25/08)

SCHOOL FOUNDATION LINKS
Sample school foundations in the Detroit metropolitan area include:
Berkley Educational Foundation
Birmingham Education Foundation
Center Line Educational Foundation
Chippewa Valley Educational Foundation
Hazel Park Educational Foundation
Livonia Public Schools Foundation
Plymouth-Canton Community Education Excellence Foundation
Warren Consolidated Schools Educational Foundation

Samples school foundation in the Lansing metropolitan area include:
DeWitt Public Schools Foundation
East Lansing Educational Foundation
Holt Education Foundation
Lansing Educational Achievement Foundation
Okemos Education Foundation
Waverly Education Foundation
Williamston Schools Foundation : the first school foundation established in Michigan (1981)

Additional locations:
Adrian Schools Educational Foundation
Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation
Comstock Park Educational Foundation
East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation
Genesee County Educational Foundation
Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation
Kalamazoo Public Education Foundation
L'Anse Creuse Foundation
Lakeshore Excellence Foundation
Macon County Central Educational Foundation
Novi Educational Foundation
Portage Education Foundation
Zeeland Education Foundation
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SCHOOL-FUNDRAISERS.COM
http://www.School-Fundraisers.com
A company specializing in fundraising programs for the educational industry. We work with elementary schools, middle schools, high schools and even colleges. From school bands to sports teams to academic clubs. For more information contact Jeff Sirlin, jsfundraising@hotmail.com.
(Last checked 02/25/08)

SCHOOL FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES THAT WORK
http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/grants/school_fund_raising.htm
Advice from Gary Carnow sponsored by Scholastic. With a minimal amount of effort, your school can make a great deal of money. Walkathons, jogathons, and other "-athons" all share the same basic format. Students gather pledges (from friends, neighbors, and relatives) for the number of laps they might walk or jog. The donor has the option of making a set contribution or a contribution based on the number of laps completed.
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SCHOOL FUND RAISING IDEAS NETWORK
http://www.fundraising-information.com/
Fund raising ideas for elementary, home, middle and high school fund raisers.
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SCHOOLGRANTS
http://www.schoolgrants.org/
SchoolGrants was created in 1999 as a way to share grant information with PK-12 educators. Grant writing can be intimidating to those who are new at it. SchoolGrants helps ease those fears by providing online tips to those who need them. Finding suitable grant opportunities requires a great deal of time and research - SchoolGrants reduces the effort by listing a variety of opportunities available to public and private nonprofit elementary and secondary schools and districts across the United States. .
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SCHOOLGRANTS SUCCESSFUL GRANT PROPOSALS
http://www.k12grants.org/samples/samples_index.htm
SchoolGrants receives many requests from people wishing to see examples of successful grant proposals. Several generous grant-writers have shared successful proposals they've written. A very special thanks is extended to each person who has been willing to assist others in the SchoolGrants community by contributing their grant applications.
(Last checked 02/25/08)

A SCHOOL GRANTWRITER'S GUIDE TO PLANNING COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS
Internet Archive Link
A guide provided by the Chicago Public Schools.
Contents include:

SCHOOLS GO BEYOND BAKE SALEs AS FOR FUNDRAISING
http://www.cnn.com/2003/EDUCATION/02/13/fund.raising.ap/
The nonprofit Association of Fund-Raising Distributors and Suppliers last year estimated that schools and parents nationwide raised nearly $2 billion for field trips, supplies and other classroom needs by selling magazines, candy and other products. But that doesn't include the pledge drives, reunions and auctions some fund-raisers now rely on to bring in more money. Foundations and endowments, long a staple for private schools, have become part of a national trend in public-school funding. And many schools turn increasingly to donated dollars to expand their facilities, upgrade technology or even pay teachers. "We are seeing money being channeled into core instruction areas — textbooks, teacher salaries, teacher training, technology," said Howard Schaffer, spokesman for the Public Education Fund Network, which tracks school fund-raisers.
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SCRIP FUNDRAISING : PROCEED WITH CAUTION
http://www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/362-scrip-fundraising-proceed-with-caution
It has a funny name and a checkered history, but scrip fundraising can be a powerful tool. Article by Alicia Miller and Tim Sullivan appearing in PTO Today.
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SECURE FUNDING THROUGH GRANTS
http://www.pta.org/archive_article_details_1142627325265.html
Article by Marilyn Ferdinand appearing in the National PTA home page.
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SOLICITING FUNDING FROM COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
http://www.academicinnovations.com/cso.html
Many people in business are interested in helping young people prepare for the working world. So, if you haven't already, why not consider recruiting one of the service organizations in your community to sponsor your school's program, such as Rotary, the Soroptimists, or Kiwanis. Tips from Academic Innovations, 1998.
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SPIRITWARE : GIVE THEM WHAT THEY WANT
http://www.ptotoday.com/0103spiritwear.html
Kids love fun spiritwear. Keep them happy and get the most for your money. Article by Karen Nerney, PTO Today, March 2001.
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ST. CLAIR COUNTY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT GRANT WRITING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
Internet Archive Link
Also provides links to a few grant programs of particular interest to schools in the St. Clair County area. Still available thanks to the Internet Archives.
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ST. CLAIR COUNTY REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY
http://www.sccresa.org/resources/grants/
If you're seeking funding for a special project, have a potential funding source and want help writing or editing your proposal, or simply want to learn about the grant writing and reviewing process, here are some resources that might help.
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STARTING A SCHOOL FOUNDATION
http://www.masb.org/page.cfm/952/
Looking to raise additional money for your district? That's not the only reason why you should have a school foundation. In addition to the financial benefits, a foundation also engages your community in the process of improving your local schools and gives citizens another avenue to make their voices heard. Courtesy of the Michigan Association of School Boards.
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STARTING A SCHOOL FOUNDATION
http://www.schoolfoundations.org/en/starting_a_foundation/
What you should know before you start fundraising. National School Foundations Association.
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STARTING A SCHOOL FOUNDATION
http://www.masb.org/page.cfm/952/
Looking to raise additional money for your district? That's not the only reason why you should have a school foundation. In addition to the financial benefits, a foundation also engages your community in the process of improving your local schools and gives citizens another avenue to make their voices heard. Advice from the Michigan Association of School Boards.
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STARTING THE GRANTS SEARCH: SEVEN STEPS
http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/grants/grantsearch.htm
If you can write a lesson plan, you can write a grant. Finding solutions to educational problems is challenging and exciting, and being awarded a grant is great recognition of your talent and ability. To get the "edge" on what grants are available, I suggest you take the following steps. Practical advice from Gary A. Carnow sponsored by Scholastic.
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SUCCEEDING IN A CROWDED SALES MARKETPLACE
http://www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/350-succeeding-in-a-crowded-sales-marketplace
How to maximize your profits at a time when more organizations are fundraising more frequently than ever. Article by by Emily Graham appearing in PTO Today.
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SUSTAINABLE FUNDING: WHAT TO DO BEFORE THE MONEY RUNS OUT
Internet Archive Link
Many schools and districts look to grants and foundations as sources of funding for technological projects. Then the money runs out. Here's some advice on finding continuing sources of funding. Article by Deborah Ward in School Planning & Management, April 2001.
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TECHLEARNING'S GRANT GURU
http://www.techlearning.com/blog/grantguru/
Gary Cornow is conducting a series of columns for TechLearning (2007-2008) designed to help teachers learn what they need to know to apply for grants. Recent posts include :
Grant Guru Tip #24: Statement of Need
Grant Guru Tip #23: The Introduction
Grant Guru Tip #22: The Abstract
Grant Guru Tip #21: The Who, What, When, Where, Why and How
Grant Guru Tip #20: Preparing to Write
Grant Guru Tip #19: Letters of Inquiry/Letters of Intent
Grant Guru Tip #18: How to Read an RFP
Grant Guru Tip #17: Foundation Grants
Grant Guru Tip #16: A Happy Grantseeking New Year
Grant Guru Tip #15: Government Grants
Grant Guru Tip #14: Reactive and Proactive Grantseeking
Grant Guru Tip #13: Starting Small
Grant Guru Tip #12: Managing Time Commitments and the Writing Process
Grant Guru Tip #11: Support That You Need
Grant Guru Tip #10: Collaboration May Get You Nowhere
Grant Guru Tip #9: Collaboration May Get You Somewhere
Grant Guru Tip #8: Working With a Grant Writing Team
Grant Guru Tip #7: The Getting of Good Ideas
Grant Guru Tip #6: Brainstorming and the Grant Writing Process
Grant Guru Tip #5: Major Components of a Proposal
Grant Guru Tip #4: What is a Grant Proposal?
Grant Guru Tip #3: Grants Fund Ideas
Grant Guru Tip #2: Grantwriting as a Creative Process
Grant Guru Tip #1: Introduction and Welcome: Building Our Grantseeker's Toolkit
Support when you are writing (Last checked 02/25/08)

TECH-SAVVY PTAS OUTGROW THE LEMONDADE STAND
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/webguide/internetlife/2007-03-09-pta-sites_N.htm
In an increasingly wired world, parent-teacher associations (PTAs) — the traditional purveyors of cookie and lemonade stands — have morphed into sophisticated, technology-oriented organizations. They still sell baked goods, but do it far more efficiently by using online tools to coordinate and promote those and other efforts. Source : USA Today, March 9, 2007.
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THINGS NOT TO DO: IN MY OPINION
http://www.col-ed.org/Funding/nono.html
A compilation of proposal writing advice by Dr. Harry Nelson, Columbia Education Center, Portland, Oregon.
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TIPS FOR GRANTSEEKERS
Internet Archive Link
Teachers in active learning classrooms often have more good ideas than they do money. Generally, schools or school districts do not have additional money or are reluctant to allocate it for classroom projects. So, oftentimes, it is up to teachers to seek the money they need to carry out their ideas. The good news is that many grantmakers are eager to fund creative, hand-on learning opportunities. Still available thanks to the Internet Archives.
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TOP TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING
http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/grants/fundraisingtips.htm
Includes: Top Tips for Proposal Writers, Top Tips to Sharpen Your Proposal, Top Tips for Grant Budgets, Top Tips for Communicating With Potential Funders, and Top Tips to Prove You are Credible. Courtesy of Gary Carnow, Director of Technology and Information Services for the Alhambra School District in the Los Angeles area, and Scholastic.
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TRAVEL FUNDRAISING IDEAS FOR STUDENTS
http://www.acis.com/students/fundraising.asp
Sponsored by American Institute for Foreign Study.
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WASHTENAW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GRANTS AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
CORPORATE LETTER
http://www.wash.k12.mi.us/grants/grantletter.cfm
Sometimes a long proposal is unnecessary. It isn't the length of a proposal, but the content, that sells a project. Sometimes the list of "stuff" needed to accomplish the project is relatively short, and there is a source in the area which could provide all that is needed. Perhaps pens, pencils and paper for homeless students is needed and there is an office supply store a few blocks from the elementary school. Perhaps simple ingredients are needed by the latch-key program so students can learn how to fix healthy snacks for themselves when parents are unavailable, and a grocery store is located a mile away. Millions of dollars are awarded by corporations, businesses and foundations every year on the basis of a one or two-page letter.
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WASHTENAW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GRANTS AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
GRANTWRITING MANUAL
http://www.wash.k12.mi.us/grants/grantmanual.cfm
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WASHTENAW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GRANTS AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
ORGANIZING THE GRANTWRITING PROCESS
http://www.wash.k12.mi.us/grants/grantprocess.cfm
In an effort to provide organizational tools for every learning style, we have collected a selection of checklists for use in organizing the grantwriting process. These are adaptations of documents used by real non-profit groups and school districts. Some were developed by grantwriting departments, and others were written by individuals. Take a look at these examples. They are in pdf form on this website and can be downloaded and printed as they appear on your screen. Then modify them to suit your own style and needs. The bottom line is that a good grant proposal is the product of planning and a compilation of information from many sources. These charts should help organize the final product. Includes:

WHAT DO WINNING PROPOSALS HAVE IN COMMON?
http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/grants/WinningProposals.htm
Gary Carnow identifies ten common elements. Courtesy of Scholastic.
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WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT ED GRANTS?
http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/about/knowabtgrants/index.html?exp=0
The Information contained in this booklet (September 1998) is a non-technical summary of the Department of Education's discretionary grants process and the laws and regulations that govern it.
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WHY PROPOSALS GET REJECTED
http://www.teachnet.org/grants/Howto/Rejected/
Courtesy of TeachNet.Org.
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WILL WRITE FOR MONEY : IF NOTHING ELSE WORKS, GET HELP
http://www.col-ed.org/Funding/get-help.html
Advice from Ralph Nelsen, Columbia Education Center, Portland, Oregon.
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WINNING GRANT$
Internet Archive Link
This web site by Sylvia Bienvenu, one of the resources available at the Louisiana Technology Resource Center, provides advice to school teachers and administrators on how to go about identifying resources on and how to write winning grants to obtain information technology. Preserved thanks to the Wayback Machine.
(Last checked 02/25/08)

WRITING EFFECTIVE PROPOSALS
http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/we/
Are you writing an application, plan, or proposal in response to state or federal requirements? This information will help you make it readable and educationally sound. Advice from the California Department of Education.
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WRITING SUCCESSFUL GRANTS KNOLEDGEBASE
http://www.mc3edsupport.org/community/knowledgebases.php?node=10
Sponsored by the Mid-Continent Comprehensive Center, a regional education agency, this site is designed to assist educators with developing a project, writing for funding, and managing grant awards.
(Last checked 02/25/08)

WRITING YOUR FIRST SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICATION
http://www.grantsandgiftsforschools.com/WritingYourFirstGrant.htm
Writing your first successful grant application takes time, understanding and effort. I have been writing grant applications for more than 30 years. A number of my applications have been successful, and some have gone over like a lead balloon. I will focus in this article on the things that I have learned along the way that will encourage a funding agency to part with their money in your behalf. Article by Stan Levenson appearing in Teacher's Planet, Feb. 24, 2003.
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WWW FOCUS ON FUNDRAISING
http://www.geocities.com/world_of_websites/archive/fundraising.html
A collection of grant writing tips and resources for educators sponsored by the Philadelphia Education Fund. Current subdivided into the following categories:

YOUR WISH IS GRANTED : FINDING CASH FOR TECHNOLOGY
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6456381.html
The cash to fund your tech projects is just a grant application away. So what are you waiting for? Article by Susan Brooks-Young, School Library Journal, 7/1/2007
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The books mentioned on this page are available for public use in the Michigan State University Libraries. If you are unable to visit our library, consider visiting a Foundation Center Cooperating Collection in your home state or a local public library in your home town. If the books are not available there, ask about interlibrary loan or visit a local bookstore to find out whether they can be purchased.

BEYOND THE BAKE SALE : THE ULTIMATE SCHOOL FUND-RAISING BOOK. Jean C. Joachim. St. Martin's Griffin, 2003. 209pp. On order 02/28/08
Education budgets across the country have been slashed, and parents of children in both public and private schools every-where are taking up the slack. Parents want their children's classrooms stocked with computers and their libraries filled with books. They would like to restore art and music programs. They also want to supplement the money available for field trips and sports equipment. Jean Joachim is an innovative fundraiser who has compiled foolproof methods from across the country that will raise the maximum amount of money for any elementary or secondary school. Beyond the Bake Sale is the first book to show parents how to: -Turn less prominent holidays like Cinco de Mayo or Presidents' Day into moneymaking opportunities -Sell school supplies, candy, and wrapping paper and take a percentage of the proceeds for their school -Organize a flea market, street fair, or harvest festival -Put on dances and other old-fashioned entertainments to benefit parents associations -Utilize student power in the community, by painting holiday window displays, handing out flyers, washing cars, and more.
[Eductional fund raising -- handbooks, manuals, etc.]

BIG-TIME FUNDRAISING FOR TODAY'S SCHOOLS. Stanley Levenson. Thousand Oaks, CA : Corwin Press, 2007. 187pp. Funding Center (1 East) LC243 .L488 2007
This book provides guidance on fundraising from foundations, corporations, individuals, and government agencies. In addition to the information about preparing applications and proposals, Levenson also discusses the role of principals, teachers, parents, and volunteers in the process. Includes examples of winning grant proposals, techniques for preparing a budget, tips for how to win grants and overcome obstacles, reproducible marketing documents, campaigns, and scripts, list of 101 foundations and corporations interested in giving to schools, examples of job ads for development positions, and an extensive bibliography.
[Educational fund raising -- United States]
[Proposal writing for grants -- United States]
[Education -- United States -- Finance]

CREATING A SCHOOL FOUNDATION : HOW TO DEVELOP NEW FUNDING SOURCES FOR YOUR DISTRICT. Roberta Weiner. Alexandria, Va. : Capitol Publications Inc., 1992. 65pp. Funding Center (1 East) LC243 .A1 W45 1992
[Educational fund raising]
[Public Schools -- United States -- finance]
[Endowments -- United States]

CREATING AND FUNDING EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS : A GUIDE FOR LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS. James J. Muro. Boston, Mass. : Allyn & Bacon, 1995. 256pp. Funding Center (1 East) LB2825 .M789 1995
Faced by the need to do more with reduced budgets, many school districts are finding educational foundations an attractive option. These private foundations have enabled concerned citizens in many communities to raise additional funds for educational programs, projects, partnerships, and staff development not funded by tax support. This book offers a complete guide to creating and operating a private educational foundation in any school district.
[Educational fund raising]
[Education -- United States - finance]
[Public Schools -- United States -- finance]
[Endowments -- United States]

CREATING FOUNDATIONS FOR AMERICAN SCHOOLS. Dan H. McCormick, David G. Bauer, and Daryl E. Ferguson. Gaithersburg, Md. : Aspen, 2001. 246pp. Funding Center (1 East) LC243.A1 M33 2001
Unless you can reach beyond property-tax funding, your budget can't reach much beyond teacher salaries and building maintenance. But across America, schools and districts are doing more--creating foundations to raise funds for everything from bricks-and-mortar projects to scholarships to after-school enrichment. With guidance from America's most-experienced foundation development consultants, Creating Foundations for American Schools provides the know-how and tools K-12 schools and districts need to build the types of foundations colleges and universities use so successfully to raise money-and standards!
[Educational Fund Raising]

DEVELOPING SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING : INITIATIVES FOR RURAL AND SMALL SCHOOLS . Robert Carlson. [Charleston, W. Va.] : ERIC Clearinghouse on Rural Education and Small Schools, [1993] 3pp. ERIC Microfiche Collection, 2nd floor, West Wing, ED357910
Also available in the Government Documents Library U.S. Documents Microfiche Collection ED 1.331/2:EDO-RC-93-4
Lists fundraising strategies for rural and small schools.
[Educational fund raising]

DREAM BIG: CREATING AND GROWING YOUR SCHOOL FOUNDATION. Mark Havens. Rockville, Md. : NSPRA. 160pp. Funding Center (1 East) LC243.A1 H38 2000
Topics covered include: (1) Sample mission statements and legal documentation needed to start a foundation; (2) The "why`s" behind starting a school foundation (it is more than the need for money); (3) 15 tips for a prosperous foundation (Don`t spend money for info that is free; Don`t use just "figurehead" board members); (4) 10 ways to ensure your foundation`s success (Learn that fund-raising is also friend-raising); (5) 15 fund-raising categories and 10 criteria for evaluating the major fund-raising activities for your foundation (Before you raise money, you have to know how it will be spent); (6) Critical administrative and legal steps to earn your foundation`s non-profit incorporation
[Educational fund raising]

EDUCATION GRANTSEEKER'S GUIDE TO FOUNDATION AND CORPORATE FUNDING. Jacqueline Ferguson. Alexandria, Va. : Capital Publications, Inc., 1995. 2nd edition, 223pp. Funding Center (1 East) LB2825 .F452 1995
A step-by-step guide to identifying potential funding sources, researching their interests and giving patterns, contacting their staff for information and advice, preparing and submitting proposals, and managing a private sector grant. Also includes 220 profiles of foundations and corporations that support elementary and secondary education nationally, regionally, and locally.
Also listed under Fundraising for Educators
[Educational fund raising]
[Corporations -- United States -- charitable contributions]

EDUCATION GRANTWINNERS : MODELS OF EFFECTIVE PROPOSAL STRUCTURE AND STYLE. Leslie A. Ratzlaff, ed. Alexandria, Va. : Capitol Publications, Inc., 1991. 385pp. Funding Center (1 East) LC241 .E48 1991
Contains excerpts from nine proposals that won grants from the Department of Education, the National Science Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The proposals come from a variety of sources ranging from school districts, community colleges, four-year colleges and universitiess and describe projects ranging from teen parent support to a college freshman advising system and from a summer science program for girls to a multigrade international education curriculum.
Also listed under Academic Fundraising and Fundraising for Educators.
[Educational fund raising]

FUND-RAISING. Irene Cumming Kleeburg. New York, N.Y. : F. Watts, 1988. 64pp. Funding Center (1 East) HG177 .K54 1988
Briefly describes ways for a school or class within a school to raise money for various activities, such as class trips or to help charities.
[Fund raising]
[Money making projects for children]

FUND-RAISING BY PARENT / CITIZEN GROUPS. The National Committee for Citizens in Education. Columbia, Md. : The Committee, 1977. 52pp. Funding Center (1 East) LB2336 .F86
A guide to raising money for local schools from the private sector -- individuals, foundations, and corporations.
Also listed under Fundraising for educators.
[Educational fund raising]

FUND-RAISING PRIMER : A FIRST BOOK FOR INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN RAISING FUNDS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. David G. Bauer. New York, N.Y. : Scholastic Inc., 1993. 115pp. Funding Center (1 East) LC241 .B38 1993
Designed for use by staff members, volunteers, and board members who are unfamiliar with basic fund-raising principles. Discusses sources of contributions, how to develop a fund-raising plan and identify potential donor groups, motivations for giving, building a donor base, and fund-raising ethics. Demonstrates how to perform cost analysis of various activities as well as suggests particular activities for board members and staff. Includes brief descriptions of special events, direct mail, cause-related marketing, personal solicitation, annual giving, memorials, telemarketing, capital campaigns, planned giving, and foundation and corporate grants.
[Educational fund raising]

GETTING THE GRANT: HOW EDUCATORS CAN WRITE WINNING PROPOSALS AND MANAGE SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS. Rebecca Gadja. Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. 2005. viii, 116 p. Funding Center (1 East) LC243.A1 G35 2005
A basic primer on grantseeking from government and private funders, with emphasis on developing the proposal or responding to a request for proposals. One chapter deals with evaluation methods and another with collaborations, which are both components of a proposal that grantseekers need to address. With glossary and bibliographical references.
[Educational fund raising]

GRANT PROPOSALS : A PRIMER FOR WRITERS. Emily Duncan Mathis and John Edward Doody. Washington, D.C. : National Catholic Educational Association, 1994. 56pp. Funding Center (1 East) LB2342.4 .U6 M38 1994
Focuses on preparing a grant proposal for elementary and secondary school projects.
[Proposal writing in education]
[Proposal writing for grants]
[Educational fund raising]
[Catholic schools - finance]

GRANT SEEKING PRIMER FOR CLASSROOM LEADERS. David G. Bauer. New York, N.Y. : Scholastic Press, 1999. 131pp. Funding Center (1 East) LC241 .B387 1999
1994 edition also available.
Provides tips on how to determine your chances of success before you invest your valuable time; make pre-proposal contact with funders; identify who will evaluate your proposal and the scoring system they will utilize; organize your proposal and develop a budget; obtain copies of funded proposals; write a cogent, well-prepared proposal; successfully obtain funds by implementing a pro-active grants effort; efficiently implement your proposal.
[Educational fund raising]
[Proposal writing in education]
[Proposal writing for grants]

THE PRINCIPAL'S GUIDE TO GRANT SUCCESS. David G. Bauer. New York, N.Y. : Scholastic Inc., 1994. 226pp. Funding Center (1 East) LC241 .B39 1994
Characterizes different types of grantors with the help of a ready-reference funding source matrix. The matrix makes understanding the differences among funders easy and fast. Includes worksheets and forms that not only tell, but show you what a proposal format contains.
[Educational fund raising]
[Proposal writing in education]
[Proposal writing for grants]

THE PRINCIPAL'S GUIDE TO WINNING GRANTS. David G. Bauer. San Francisco, Ca. : Jossey-Bass Publishers., 1999. 144pp. Funding Center (1 East) LC243.A1 B36 1999
Contents: The Principal's Role in Supporting Grantseeking -- Setting Up a Proactive Grants System in Your School -- Getting Ready: Assessing Needs, Establishing Goals, and Developing Solutions -- The Grants Marketplace: What a Principal Needs to Know -- Finding the Best Funders: Matching Projects to Grantors -- Strategies for Contacting Prospective Grantors -- Putting the Proposal Together: Developing a Strategy, Plan, and Budget -- Preparing Federal Grant Proposals for Your School -- Improving and Submitting Your School's Federal Grant Proposal -- Developing Foundation and Corporate Grants Support for Your School -- Improving and Submitting Your School's Foundation/Corporate Proposal -- The Decision: Contacting Grantors and Dealing with Success/Rejection -- The Principal's Role in Administering Grant Funds
[Proposal writing in education]
[Proposal writing for grants]

SIMPLIFIED GRANTWRITING. Mary Ann Burke. Thousand Oaks : Corwin/Sage, 2002. 123pp. Funding Center (1 East) LC241 .B87 2002
Teachers and administrators can feel overwhelmed by the grant application process—researching the proper resources, developing the proposals from scratch, and writing well-constructed and effective grants. This step-by-step guidebook will give educators at all levels the practical tools they need to take control of the grantwriting process and succeed, including time-tested ways to:

TEACHER'S GUIDE TO WINNING GRANTS. David G. Bauer. San Francisco : Jossey-Bass Publishers, c1999. 150pp. Funding Center (1 East) LC243.A1 B37 1999
Provides tips on how to determine your chances of success before you invest your valuable time; make pre-proposal contact with funders; identify who will evaluate your proposal and the scoring system they will utilize; organize your proposal and develop a budget; obtain copies of funded proposals; write a cogent, well-prepared proposal; successfully obtain funds by implementing a pro-active grants effort; efficiently implement your proposal.
[Educational fund raising -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.]
[Teaching -- Scholarships, fellowships, etc. -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.]
[Education -- Research grants -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.]
[Proposal writing in education -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.]
[Proposal writing for grants -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.]

Catalog of Nonprofit Literature
http://lnps.fdncenter.org/
Want to use a database to find articles to read? LNPS Online is a searchable database of the literature of philanthropy. It incorporates the unique contents of the Foundation Center's five libraries and contains more than 24,000 full bibliographic citations, of which more than 16,300 have descriptive abstracts. Drawing on the combined resources of five national libraries, the database is updated daily. Items covered deal with everything from the theory and philosophy of philanthropy, biographies of philanthropists, administration and management of nonprofits, and materials issued by foundations or nonprofit organizations. Sample search: enter "fundraising" as subject and "school" as a keyword. Ask your local library if they carry the journals or books cited. If not ask about Interlibrary Loan.
(Last checked 02/25/08)

Grants for Nonprofits: Education lists numerous books and web sites identifying sources of funding for education.

Grants for Individuals: Education covers financial aid sources related to education.

If you are interested in more books about fundraising, proposal writing, and related topics, review the following bibliography arranged in alphabetical order by title:

If you are interested in video titles on proposal writing and related topics, review Video Titles Only

Additional web sites on

• Academic Fundraising : Web Pages and Books
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• Nonprofit Fundraising : Web Pages Only for Now
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• Religious Fundraising : Web Pages and and Books

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