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    Are You in the F.O.G.?: Strategic School Fundraising
    Are You in the F.O.G.?: Strategic School Fundraising
    Are You in the F.O.G.?: Strategic School Fundraising
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    Are You in the F.O.G.?: Strategic School Fundraising

    By Peggy Downs

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    Have you ever wondered if you could get a large grant for your school? Is it worth the time and effort?

     

    Eliminate the "fear of grants" with "Are You in the F.O.G.?" – your essential guide to understanding major and federal grants!

    Packed with valuable insights and expert advice, this book will take you step-by-step through the grant writing process. From understanding what it takes to write a successful proposal to finding the right grants for your school, our guide covers all the essential topics you need to know.

     

    Written by an experienced school leader and grant writer, "Are You in the F.O.G.?" also includes free resources and recommended reading to help you continue your learning journey. Whether you're a grant writing novice or a seasoned pro, our book offers something for everyone.

    So, what are you waiting for?

     

    Get started on your school's next big project with "Are You in the F.O.G.?" and learn how to write winning grant proposals that secure the funding you need.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGranting Your Vision
    Release dateJan 20, 2023
    ISBN9798215941898
    Are You in the F.O.G.?: Strategic School Fundraising
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    Peggy Downs

    Peggy Downs is a leading grant writer for charter schools. She supports schools across the country with high quality grants, training, and program development. Peggy has served as a Peer Reviewer for federal grants. Peggy has been involved in five school start-ups in two states, starting as a founding parent of a charter school in Colorado. She became a founding teacher of another school, earned her administrative license, and opened a new school in Utah as the director. She supported another school as they wrote the initial charter and served on the board of directors, and then later wrote the charter renewal application. She has served on the board of directors for a state charter school association and supported the development of a national charter school association. Peggy is passionate about supporting school leaders and founders with the information they need to build strong school programs. She is the author of the Grant Writing for School Leaders series, based on her experience and the questions she hears as she works with schools. She is the owner of Granting Your Vision, providing grant writing, online training and workshop presentations for school leaders. She has given presentations at state and national conferences, and was rated a Top 20 Presenter at #NCSC19. Peggy also supports student teachers in local district and charter schools for an online university. She loves being able to visit all types of classrooms and stays current on trends in curriculum and instruction. Peggy loves to travel and taught at a boarding school in Switzerland for one year. Her favorite quote is, “Fall in love with as many places as you can.”

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      Are You in the F.O.G.? - Peggy Downs

      Are You in the F.O.G.? (Fear Of Grants)Are You in the F.O.G.?

      ARE YOU IN THE F.O.G.? (FEAR OF GRANTS)

      AN INTRO TO MAJOR & FEDERAL GRANTS FOR SCHOOLS

      PEGGY DOWNS

      Granting Your Vision

      © 2024 Peggy Downs

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the publisher at peggy@peggydowns.com.

      This book is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. The publisher and author disclaim any liability for any damages or losses in connection with the use of this book.

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      CONTENTS

      1. Are You in the F.O.G. (Fear Of Grants)?

      2. What Does It Take to Write a Grant?

      3. What Gets Funded?

      4. What About Fundraising?

      5. Is Your School Grant-Ready?

      6. How Do You Find Grants?

      7. How Do You Write a Winning Proposal?

      8. How Do They Decide Who Wins?

      9. No More F.O.G.

      10. Resources

      About the Author

      Unlock Your Organization's Funding Potential with Tailored Grant Services

      Your Opinion Matters

      Notes

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      ARE YOU IN THE F.O.G. (FEAR OF GRANTS)?

      AN INTRO TO MAJOR/FEDERAL GRANTS FOR YOUR SCHOOL

      If

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