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Thesse books were introduced to from the Salvation Army. Theese were books used in the Salvation Army in N.J. I would apreciate it if any one would know any info on getting a hold on any of the two books. I rember that they were both very thick.

Call the Salvation Army and ask for the titles of the books. Then look for them on Amazon.com or at your nearest local bookstore.

Your best bet is to seek for private grants or grants from private foundations.

The best resource for this is Foundation Center http://www.fdncenter.org . They have a very good database covering all organizations giving grants and you can find foundations that are interested in supporting your type of cause. However, it’s a subscription based website ($19.95 per month I think is the cheapest subscription price). But it certainly is worth the fee. You can subscribe one month, and make sure you get all the info you need and then stop the subscription.

If you want to try federal sources, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov – these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants.

CFDA has several ways to search for grants. I suggest you search by beneficiary and select Private Non Profit Organization and you can find listings of grants available http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.BROWSE_BENEF_RPT.show

But to be able to receive grants, you must get a 501C3 certification from the IRS. http://www.irs.gov/charities/charitable/index.html

Hype and dollar signs can get in the way of effective grant writing. People signup for grant workshops and training with big ideas attached to big price tags.

But many grant seekers fail to plan before they start writing. The key to competitive grant writing is to plan first. Planning can help you reach your long term objectives by breaking down your program into discreet, achievable goals.

But, planning is more that just reading the grant application directions. But, how is it different and how can it help you reach your goals?

Strategic Planning

Creating a strategic plan requires thinking through every possible detail — not just a single year. Most projects will take longer than a year to finish. In fact, most programs will require yearly financial support.

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You can check with professional associations for fundraisers to see if they can guide you to the best local resources. Here are some websites:

Association of Fund Raising Professionals (AFP) – www.afp.org

American Grant Writers’ Association – http://www.agwa.us/home.htm

American Association of Grant Professionals – http://grantprofessionals.org/

Hope this helps. Good luck!

As a preview for the 2009 Annual American Association of Grant Professionals Conference, check out this promotional video for Austin, Texas, this year’s host city!

Save The Date for the 2009
Annual Conference in Austin, Texas
November 4 – 7, 2009!

American Association of Grant Professionals’ annual conference has gained a well-earned reputation as the most comprehensive educational and professional growth event available for those committed to excellence in the practice of grantsmanship. Each year, conference participants enjoy high-quality workshops on a wide variety of topics presented by the most experienced and knowledgeable experts in their respective fields.

The conference draws grant proposal writers, grant managers, nonprofit administrators, and consultants of all skill levels, in all areas of practice, from arts to education to homeland security. The association anticipates that the 2009 conference will attract more than 600 attendees from across the country and internationally.

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