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Small-Town Limitations Don't Reduce Fundraising Options
An article on fundraising tips and ideas for small communities. The purpose of this article is to help you discover the most effective way to raise money for your town's next project-and how to make it happen through planning, perseverance, and patience.
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Fundraising Help for School Principals and Other School Leaders
The January 2003 edition (Vol. 3, No. 5) of Principal Leadership magazine featured an article called "A Bigger Piece of the Pie," which includes practical help for principals to improve their fundraising efforts. Included in this piece are tips for writing grant proposals and creating fundraising strategies. Principal Leadership magazine focuses on school leaders' needs, offering practical, hands-on strategies for improving their schools in a constantly evolving educational environment.
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The Grantsmanship Center Workshops
The Grantsmanship Center, or TGCI, provides five-day training sessions on how to write grant applications. Sessions are limited to 27 people, target nonprofit organizations and government agencies, and are designed for both novice and experienced proposal writers. Workshops include searching for grants opportunities, writing proposals, and negotiating with grant makers. The 2003 schedule includes sites around the country, including many in or near the Appalachian region. In addition to training, TGCI offers low-cost publications.


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