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Effective Grant Writing and Program Evaluation for Human Service Professionals

Authors: Francis K. O. Yuen, Kenneth L. Terao, Anna Marie Schmidt Publisher: Wiley Publication date: 2009 Publication language: Angielski Number of pages: 286 Publication formats: EAN: 9780470564417 ISBN: 9780470564417 Category: Sociology & anthropology Business & management Publisher's index: - Bibliographic note: -

Description

A state-of-the-art guide for developing grants witha strong emphasis on using program outcome measurement to underscore need and accountability

Based on the authors' many years of experience in the public and nonprofit sectors, Effective Grant Writing and Program Evaluation for Human Service Professionals integrates the topics of grant proposal writing and program evaluation, offering grant seekers the practical guidance they need to develop quality proposals, obtain funding, and demonstrate service results and accountability.

The authors clearly and succinctly illustrate and describe each stage of the grant writing and evaluation process. Problems or issues that arise frequently are highlighted and followed by specific advice. In addition, numerous real-world examples and exercises are included throughout the book to give readers the opportunity for reflection and practice.

This timely reference incorporates a strengths perspective, providing:

  • An inside look at the grant writing and evaluation processes, with insights from experienced grant writers, agency administrators, foundation program managers, and grant reviewers

  • Specific examples of successful grant proposals and evaluation plans and instruments serving as models for learning and practice

  • Field-tested individual and group exercises that facilitate the development of grant writing and evaluation skills

  • Discussion of electronic technology in grant writing and evaluation, including writing and submitting grant proposals online, and identifying funding sources

This grant writing and program evaluation guide follows a needs-driven, evidence-based, result-oriented, and client-centered perspective. Its authoritative discussion equips human service professionals to effectively develop grants with a strong emphasis on measuring program outcomes.

TOC

  • Effective Grant Writing and Program Evaluation for Human Service Professionals 2
    • Contents 10
    • Acknowledgments 14
    • About the Authors 16
    • About the Contributors 18
    • Chapter 1: Introduction 22
      • Purpose of This Book 22
      • The Organization and Approaches Used for This Book 23
      • Grant Writing and Program Evaluation: Outcomes and Evidence 25
      • Defining Program and Program Planning 27
      • The Ethics and Secret Handshake of Grant Writing and Program Evaluation 28
      • References 29
    • Chapter 2: Community and Target Population, Service Providers, and Funding Sources 32
      • The Good Idea Program 33
      • What Is a Community? 34
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Author's affiliation

Francis K. O. Yuen: California State University, Sacramento
Kenneth L. Terao: JBS International, Inc., Burlingame, CA
Anna Marie Schmidt: JBS International, Inc., Burlingame, CA