We all want to ensure our schools have the resources needed to support our students, but what happens when the money just isn't there? How can you develop new programs, build new facilities, or upgrade your technology on a tight operating budget? How can you partner with those who have the funds you need to reach your goals? In Grant Writing for Impact, Peggy Downs offers a step-by-step system for building a comprehensive grants program for your school. In this book, you will learn how to:Envision the program you want to develop.Establish systems and teams to support your grants program.Engage partners who share your vision.Execute your plan to meet your goals.Extend your vision with long-term planning.This book is more than a grant-writing book. It will help you clarify your vision, manage grants effectively, and develop partnerships with grant makers and donors to support your school improvement goals. Free Resources to Help YouThis book includes links to free resources that have been tested and shared with hundreds of school leaders. You will find links to:Grants Comparison ChartSchool Grants You Can UseGrants TrackerGrants WorksheetGrants ChecklistFunding Plan TemplateAnyone can learn to write grants. This book shows you how to make grants part of your school funding plan. Build a sustainable and successful school grants program with Grant Writing for Impact

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