Starting Strong (Strategic School Fundraising) (eBook, ePUB)

Starting Strong: Your First Steps Toward Major GrantsA Practical Guide to Building Grant Success for Schools and Education-Focused Nonprofits Part of the Strategic School Fundraising SeriesIf you‘re leading a charter school, private school, or education nonprofit and are ready to pursue larger grantsbut you‘re not sure where to beginthis book is your starting point.Starting Strong is a clear, actionable guide for K12 schools and mission-driven education organizations that want to move beyond classroom-level grants and small donations to secure substantial, sustainable funding. Whether you‘re seeking foundation support, state or federal grants, or major gifts, this book will help you build a strong foundation for grant success.Inside You‘ll Discover:✔️ How to assess your school‘s grant readiness ✔️ Steps to align your initiatives with funder priorities ✔️ Strategies to identify and evaluate the right grant opportunities ✔️ Tips for developing your first large-scale grant proposal ✔️ Real-world case studies from schools that started smalland won bigWritten by experienced grant writer and charter school leader Peggy Downs, founder of Granting Your Vision, this guide draws on a proven track record of helping schools secure millions in grant funding.Whether you‘re launching a new school, expanding academic programs, or seeking funding for facilities, Starting Strong gives you the clarity, tools, and inspiration to take that first bold step toward major grants.Real Results Include:A $1.7M Charter School Program (CSP) grant to launch and grow new campusesA $75,000 award for innovative student development initiativesA $20,000 STEM grant for hands-on, experiential learningAnd morecovering arts, mentorship, and technology programsPerfect For:Charter schools in development or early yearsK12 private schools planning to expandEducation nonprofits ready to grow through grantsGrant writers supporting school and education-based initiatives Don‘t just apply for grantsbuild a winning strategy. Get your copy of Starting Strong today and take your first confident step toward major funding success.