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Locating Funds for Libraries Contributed by:
Laura SullivanWednesday, December 20, 2006 (6 years 147 days ago)
At my first proposal writing course, I was told that obtaining grant funds for libraries would not be easy… I discovered that this was a fairly accurate prediction. In fact, I have often thought that it would be easier to write proposals for one agency with a specific focus, clear cut needs, and with proposal writing that occurred on a regular cycle. Libraries are a bit different — we have a variety of needs in diverse subject areas, from programming to equipment to collections, and many in between. However, over time I discovered that funders for library needs can indeed be found and this piece offers some possibilities. Keep in mind that I work in an academic library, but this list can apply to various types of libraries.
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Building Your Personal Grant Writing Library, Continued Contributed by:
Laura SullivanWednesday, June 29, 2005 (7 years 321 days ago)
This is a continuation of a two-part bibliography I put together last year (August 10 and 23, 2004). Now and again I will update the list with some grants/fundraising books for Grants and Foundations Review, some new titles and some older.
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Staying Healthy while Writing Grants Contributed by:
Laura SullivanWednesday, April 06, 2005 (8 years 40 days ago)
Easier said than done when there doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day to do what you have to do. But there's nothing to lose by taking care of yourself and plenty to gain as you gear up for another cycle of writing!
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Building Your Personal Grant Writing Library, Part 2 Contributed by:
Laura SullivanMonday, August 23, 2004 (8 years 266 days ago)
By Laura Sullivan<br>Here are a few more book ideas for your library as well as some suggested periodicals -- guaranteed to give you a gratifying balance of resources for your reference:
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Building Your Personal Grant Writing Library, Part 1 Contributed by:
Laura SullivanTuesday, August 10, 2004 (8 years 279 days ago)
Being a librarian, I'm a bit ashamed to admit that I didn't set up a basic "grant writing library" before delving into the work I now do. But no one told me to do so and I was too overwhelmed at the onset to consider gathering some solid resources. So, this brief bibliography is as much for me as it is for any novices out there or even those much more experienced who still might benefit from the following:...
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The Why's and How's of Letters of Inquiry Contributed by:
Laura SullivanTuesday, May 11, 2004 (9 years 5 days ago)
The Letter of Inquiry, usually a maximum of 2 to 3 pages, is often the preferred initial approach of many corporate and foundation funders. Writing a letter allows you to test your idea with a funder, to ensure that what you request matches their interests...
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Some Things They Never Told Me Before I Took This Job... Contributed by:
Laura SullivanTuesday, December 16, 2003 (9 years 152 days ago)
Grants Coordinator at Steely Library was a newly created position. I started from scratch. There was no one prior to pass on inside tips and words of wisdom. So, I discovered, in short time, some things they never told me before I took this job:
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