Collaborative Grantseeking: A Guide to Designing Projects, Leading Partners, and Persuading Sponsors

by Jeremy T. Miner, Lynn E. Miner, Jerry Griffith

Overview

This book offers a detailed analysis of the strategies and methodologies of successful collaborative grant writing, as well as practical guidance on the interpersonal leadership requirements of managing grantseeking projects.

As it becomes increasingly difficult to obtain public or private funding, collaboration may become absolutely vital to some nonprofits' continued existence. Effective grant collaborations always comprise a critical attribute: they are led by individuals who not only understand the benefits and barriers affecting collaborations, but are highly skilled in managing them.

This reference text explains the nature of the collaboration and a critical examination of the role of the grant leader, giving nonprofit fundraisers a competitive edge in collaborative grantseeking, especially for those individuals without previous experience in this complicated arena. No other book comprehensively explains every step in a successful collaborative grantseeking effort, nor provides real-world strategies and proven practices. Readers of Collaborative Grantseeking: A Guide to Designing Projects, Leading Partners, and Persuading Sponsors will also better grasp the humanistic aspects of designing and leading successful collaborative projects and be able to write more persuasive proposals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313391934
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	01/31/2011
Pages:	215
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Jeremy T. Miner, MA, is president of Miner and Associates, Inc., a nationwide consulting firm that provides grantseeking and fundraising services to nonprofit organizations, and is director of grants and contracts at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI.

Lynn E. Miner, PhD, is founder and principal of Miner and Associates, Inc., a leading nationwide grants consulting group, and directs the office in Milwaukee, WI.

Jerry Griffith, PhD, is a principal of Miner and Associates, Inc. who specializes in the psychological and management aspects of grantseeking, and directs the office in Knoxville, TN.

Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1. Types of Collaboration
Chapter 2. Collaborations: Applications to Grantseeking
Chapter 3. Collaboration Dynamics
Chapter 4. Generating Ideas for Collaborative Grants

Chapter 5. Coexistence Collaboration: HP Technology for Teaching
Chapter 6. Coordination Collaboration: Target Store Grants
Chapter 7. Cooperation Collaboration: National Science Foundation Research in Disabilities Education
Chapter 8. Coalition Collaboration: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Conference Grants

Chapter 9. Evaluation in Collaborative Grantseeking
Chapter 10. Handling Difficult People and Situations
Bibliography
Index

What People are Saying About This

Sue Dormanen

"This book offers practical advice on why some collaborations succeed while others fail. It goes on to offer many useful guidelines on how you can lead a successful collaboration, ranging from picking grant partners to evaluating collaborative efforts. While this book focuses on collaborative grantseeking, the tips are equally applicable to any nonprofit organization whether pursuing grants or just wanting to run more efficiently."
— Sue Dormanen, Online Community Manager, Community Clinic Voice, A joint project of Tides and The California Endowment

Kris Andrews

" Collaborative Grantseeking is the one book that uses concrete examples to guide grant leaders effectively through the process of planning, writing, implementing and evaluating collaborative projects. In this era of connectedness, Miner and Miner offer valuable support."
— Kris Andrews, Assistant Vice President of Federal Relations, University of Wisconsin System

Kevin J. Lee

"This book takes a well-known concept in the development field, 'friend-raising precedes fund-raising,' and applies it to grantsmanship in a new and powerful way. Rather than focusing exclusively on the relationship between the grant application and sponsor, it explains in practical terms how nonprofit organizations can prepare to work with each other (i.e., become friends) so that they can write more competitive collaborative grant proposals (i.e., raise funds)."

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Kevin J. Lee, MPA, President, Loyola Academy of St. Louis

Don Francis

"Now more than ever in these tight financial times and increasing needs, collaborating may be an issue of survival for nonprofit organizations. This book is required reading for those who wish to continue advancing their institutional missions and programs."

— Don Francis, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology and Nonprofit Organization Management Lakeland College

Kevin J. Lee

"This book takes a well-known concept in the development field, 'friend-raising precedes fund-raising,' and applies it to grantsmanship in a new and powerful way. Rather than focusing exclusively on the relationship between the grant application and sponsor, it explains in practical terms how nonprofit organizations can prepare to work with each other (i.e., become friends) so that they can write more competitive collaborative grant proposals (i.e., raise funds)."
— Kevin J. Lee, MPA, President, Loyola Academy of St. Louis

Mark A. Riccobono

"Straight talk about how to analyze requests for proposals, generate ideas for innovative projects, and empower and energize project partners means that you can write more persuasive grants, form more successful collaborations, stimulate innovation that is consistent with your mission, and build a future full of opportunities."

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Mark A. Riccobono, MSEd, Executive Director of the Jernigan Institute National Federation of the Blind

Kris Andrews

"Collaborative Grantseeking is the one book that uses concrete examples to guide grant leaders effectively through the process of planning, writing, implementing and evaluating collaborative projects. In this era of connectedness, Miner and Miner offer valuable support."

—

Kris Andrews, Assistant Vice President of Federal Relations, University of Wisconsin System

Chris Holmes

"I've never underestimated the insightfulness and practical nature of Jeremy and Lynn Miner's grantseeking advice and they've never let me down."

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Chris Holmes, President, Penfield Children's Center

Mark A. Riccobono

"Straight talk about how to analyze requests for proposals, generate ideas for innovative projects, and empower and energize project partners means that you can write more persuasive grants, form more successful collaborations, stimulate innovation that is consistent with your mission, and build a future full of opportunities."
— Mark A. Riccobono, MSEd, Executive Director of the Jernigan Institute National Federation of the Blind

Chris Holmes

"I've never underestimated the insightfulness and practical nature of Jeremy and Lynn Miner's grantseeking advice and they've never let me down."
— Chris Holmes, President, Penfield Children's Center

Sue Dormanen

"This book offers practical advice on why some collaborations succeed while others fail. It goes on to offer many useful guidelines on how you can lead a successful collaboration, ranging from picking grant partners to evaluating collaborative efforts. While this book focuses on collaborative grantseeking, the tips are equally applicable to any nonprofit organization whether pursuing grants or just wanting to run more efficiently."

—

Sue Dormanen, Online Community Manager, Community Clinic Voice, A joint project of Tides and The California Endowment

Don Francis

"Now more than ever in these tight financial times and increasing needs, collaborating may be an issue of survival for nonprofit organizations. This book is required reading for those who wish to continue advancing their institutional missions and programs."

—

Don Francis, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology and Nonprofit Organization Management Lakeland College

Karen Brock

"Maintaining a statewide network that collaborates on diverse projects to prevent childhood injury means knowing how to manage people as well as secure funding for planned activities. Collaborative Grantseeking works on both levels, providing real-life examples of successful grant proposals as well as strategies for promoting goal sharing and cooperation among project partners."

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Karen Brock, MPH, Director of Safe Kids Connecticut, Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Karen Brock

"Maintaining a statewide network that collaborates on diverse projects to prevent childhood injury means knowing how to manage people as well as secure funding for planned activities. Collaborative Grantseeking works on both levels, providing real-life examples of successful grant proposals as well as strategies for promoting goal sharing and cooperation among project partners."
— Karen Brock, MPH, Director of Safe Kids Connecticut, Connecticut Children's Medical Center