Storytelling for Grantseekers: A Guide to Creative Nonprofit Fundraising

SUMMARY

A good story leaves the reader wanting more. A riveting grant proposal does the same. This is why successful grant proposals include an epilogue and a sequel. The epilogue is the evaluation section, and the sequel is about future funding. You’ll write stronger epilogues and sequels if you remember the following points from this chapter:

• Keep in mind that an evaluation assesses whether the nonprofit agency achieved its stated objectives and followed its proposed methods.

• State why your agency selected the assessment techniques that it did. Determining factors include the size and complexity of the program as well as what resources, time, personnel, and financial resources the agency has available.

• Consider whether it is appropriate ...