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Useful websites:
- GrantSpace.org. (n.d.). Build nonprofit and fundraising skills. Candid. https://learning.candid.org/ – Provides resources, training, and tools for grant writers.
- 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.
- Grants.gov. (n.d.). Discover your next grant. https://grants.gov/ – Official website for federal grant opportunities.
- The Nonprofit Times. (n.d.). https://thenonprofittimes.com/ – A news source for nonprofit organizations and grant writers.
- Chronicle of Philanthropy. (n.d.). (https://www.philanthropy.com/) – Provides news, resources, and job listings for grant writers in the nonprofit sector.
Books:
- Browning, B. A. (2022). Grant writing for dummies (7th ed.). Wiley.
- Karch, E., & Fox, A. S. (2019). The only grant-writing book you’ll ever need. Hachette Book Group.
- Geever, J. C. (2012). The Foundation Center’s guide to proposal writing. Foundation Center.
- Griffiths, D. (2017). The grant writing & funding coach. Self-Counsel Press.
Organizations:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- Attend conferences, workshops, and networking events for grant writers and nonprofit professionals.
- Join online forums and discussion groups for grant writers to connect with others in the field.
- Follow industry publications and websites to stay up-to-date on trends, funding opportunities, and best practices in grant writing.
- Consider joining a professional organization for grant writers to access resources, training, and networking opportunities.
- Build relationships with funders, nonprofit organizations, and other grant writers to collaborate and share knowledge and resources.