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Step-by-Step Guide to Grantwriting

This guide covers the basics of successful grant writing from research to final reports. Before you begin writing grants you should have the following documentation at your fingertips [print this checklist]:

Non-Financial Documents
» IRS Letter notifying you of 501(c)3 status
» Mission/Vision Statement
» Names and affiliations of Board members
» List of key staff members and qualifications (short biography)
» Any printed material (newsletter, program, organizational brochure, etc)

Financial Documents
» Organization Budget
» Project Budget (if applicable)
» Most recent audit or IRS 990 (if audit is unavailable)
» Statement of Revenue/Expenses from most recent completed fiscal year
» Balance Sheet from most recent completed fiscal year

Fundraising / Development
» What is Development?
» Individual Donor Cultivation
» Grantwriting Steps
» Searching for Grants
» Conducting Research for Grants
» Involve your Board in Fundraising
» Follow Up: You've Received a Grant. What Now?
» Sponsorship
» Links
Download
Foundation Center Prospect Worksheets
Grantwriting Checklist [.doc] [.pdf]
Ohio Common Grant Forms
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» Downloads
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» Business Volunteers for the Arts (BVA)
» ArtsMarketing.org

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