Collaborative Grant-Seeking

Bess G. de Farber holds a Master of Nonprofit Management from Florida Atlantic University and serves as the University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries’ Grants Manager.

• List of TablesPrefaceAcknowledgmentsChapter 1. The Pursuit of Grant FundsChapter 2. Collaborative Concepts and Practical ApproachesChapter 3. Creating a Library Grant-Seeking ProgramChapter 4. Searching for External Grant OpportunitiesChapter 5. Ways to Grow a Culture of GrantsmanshipChapter 6. Strategies for Completing Application ComponentsChapter 7: Grant Writing Tips and Potential Errors to AvoidIndexAbout the Author

Grant collaboration has an exponential benefit to partnering libraries and organizations that extends far beyond the dollars received. Collaborating on a grant project enables libraries to establish lasting relationships in addition to implementing new grant-funded services. De Farber contends that grant writing is an overlooked activity and that librarians are naturally inclined to be successful grantees. The author walks readers through the process, beginning with identifying funding opportunities and forming alliances. The guide provides specific suggestions for establishing communication and work flows between partnering institutions. Assistance is also provided for all common components of a grant application, from selecting a title to preparing the appendixes. To provide inspiration, several examples of successful applications and projects are shared, while checklists and samples demystify the practice. What makes this an excellent complement to other grant guides is that the focus is not on winning but instead on building the team.Verdict A solid guide for novice to expert grant seekers tired of going it alone.