How foundations work : what grantseekers need to know about the many faces of foundations
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How foundations work : what grantseekers need to know about the many faces of foundations
（The Jossey-Bass nonprofit and public management series）
Jossey-Bass Publishers, c1998
1st ed
Available at 1 libraries
Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-192) and indexes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
In this groundbreaking book, Dennis McIlnay offers a unique andremarkable look inside foundations--exploring the complex workingsof the mysterious and often misunderstood organizations that sooften determine the success or failure of a nonprofit's fundraising ventures.
Drawing on his extensive research and on insights from foundations,McIlnay gives the grantseeker an edge in the highly competitiveworld of foundation grants by both debunking many of the myths andmisconseptions surrounding foundations and including moreproductive strategies for dealing with them.
Structured around six perceptions of foundations--judges, editors,citizens, activists, entrepreneurs, and partners--this bookprovides a thorough understanding of what makes foundations tickand how this affects their interations with nonprofits.
Table of Contents
Preface and Acknowledgements.
The Author.
Foundations at the Crossroads.
Foundations as Judges -
The Art of Deciding Who Gets a Grant.
Foundations as Editors -
How the Quality of Writing Affects Grant Proposals.
Foundations as Citizens -
How Accessible and Accountable are Foundations?
Foundations as Acitvists -
How Political Ideology and Influence Affect Grant Decisions.
Foundations as Entrepreneurs -
How Program Officers View Risk Taking.
Foundations as Partners -
Problems in Building Trust Between Grantmakers andGrantseekers.
Conclusion -
Faces of Foundations in the Future.
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