ADVANCE PRAISE FOR Grantseeker's Toolkit. For most worthy nonprofits to fulfill their missions, passion anddedication are simply not enough. Securing financial resourcesrequires that 'the case' for support be made in a clear andpersuasive fashion. Beyond their skill in winning grants, New andQuick also know how to effectively coach others, in aconversational, step-by-step manner, to do the same --Dr. JaniceB. Yost President Mary Black Foundation, Inc. Grantseeker's Toolkit is an outstanding and comprehensivereference document for the grantseeker and writer. Cheryl and Jameshave created a valuable resource for both the novice and theexperienced grantseeker/writer.--Marlene L. Ritter Unit Head, Leadership Development Office of Quality Educators LouisianaDepartment of Education. Grantseeker's Toolkit is a breath of fresh air. This book shouldprovide a recipe for community-based organizations and smalluniversities that have spent thousands of dollars hiring writers todevelop proposals. Several copies of this book should be on file inthe business or grants office of every community-based organizationand community college or university. Cheryl and Jim should becommended for developing this tool.--Arlene A. Granderson, M.P.H.Director of Operations, Office of Rural Health Policy Department ofHealth and Human Services, Rockville, MD. Grantseeker's Toolkit is a very valuable resource on the complexprocess of grant development. It will be useful for allgrantseeking groups or individuals. Mr. Quick and Ms. New's adviceand direction is useful across the full range of grant proposaldevelopment, from the simplest grants to the mostcomplex.--Geraldine Ritter Director, Grants Administration WakeCounty Public School System, North Carolina. ON THE DISK The enclosed disk contains forms and exercises thathelp you develop the skills you need to design grant proposalscustomized to fit both your organization's needs and your potentialfunder's requirements.