Appendix

Useful websites:

1. GrantSpace.org. (n.d.).  Build nonprofit and fundraising skills. Candid. https://learning.candid.org/ – Provides resources, training, and tools for grant writers.
2. Foundation Center. (n.d.). Essential nonprofit data, tools, and resources. Candid. https://candid.org/ – Offers a comprehensive database of grant opportunities and resources for grant writers.
3. Grants.gov. (n.d.). Discover your next grant. https://grants.gov/ – Official website for federal grant opportunities.
4. The Nonprofit Times. (n.d.). https://thenonprofittimes.com/ – A news source for nonprofit organizations and grant writers.
5. Chronicle of Philanthropy. (n.d.). (https://www.philanthropy.com/) – Provides news, resources, and job listings for grant writers in the nonprofit sector.

Books:

1. Browning, B. A. (2022). Grant writing for dummies (7th ed.). Wiley.
2. Karch, E., & Fox, A. S. (2019). The only grant-writing book you’ll ever need. Hachette Book Group.
3. Geever, J. C. (2012). The Foundation Center’s guide to proposal writing. Foundation Center.
4. Griffiths, D. (2017). The grant writing & funding coach. Self-Counsel Press.

Organizations:

1. Grant Professionals Association. (n.d.). GPA is THE place for grant professionals. https://grantprofessionals.org/ – Offers professional development opportunities, networking events, and resources for grant writers.
2. Association of Fundraising Professionals. (n.d.). What’s new at the Association of Fundraising Professionals. https://afpglobal.org/ – Provides resources, training, and networking opportunities for fundraising professionals, including grant writers.
3. American Grant Writers’ Association. (n.d.). Welcome to American Grant Writers’ Association. https://www.agwa.us/ – Offers certification programs, workshops, and resources for grant writers.

Tips for networking and staying current in the field:

1. Attend conferences, workshops, and networking events for grant writers and nonprofit professionals.
2. Join online forums and discussion groups for grant writers to connect with others in the field.
3. Follow industry publications and websites to stay up-to-date on trends, funding opportunities, and best practices in grant writing.
4. Consider joining a professional organization for grant writers to access resources, training, and networking opportunities.
5. Build relationships with funders, nonprofit organizations, and other grant writers to collaborate and share knowledge and resources.