Welcome to THE For-Profit Grant Writing Guide. First things first-no, that is not a typo in the title. This book is, in fact, a guide to "for-profit" grant writing. Many well-established grant professionals and business leaders don't even know there are grants available to for-profit organizations, let alone how to apply for them.
But, now that you've found this title, and you're aware that for-profit grants exist, you're already one step ahead of those other, well-established professionals-and one step closer to achieving your own professional goals.
Easy to read and easy to use, this guidebook helps for-profit leaders and grant writers who are looking to expand their business and maximize their company's financial potential. It introduces you to the available for-profit grants, details how to find and apply for them, and explains how to avoid some of the common roadblocks or pitfalls you may encounter in the process.
Written by a seasoned businesswoman and certified grant-writing professional, THE For-Profit Grant Writing Guide takes a fresh, lighthearted approach to an otherwise heavy topic and is based on practical, hands-on experience. A variety of examples, case studies, and illustrations are provided to enhance your reading experience and your knowledge.
About the Author: Micki Vandeloo, GPC, holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Illinois, an MBA from Webster University, and a wealth of business experience gleaned from the real world. Her career spans twenty-five years and includes roles in sales, project management, engineering, and grant writing.
Ms. Vandeloo has been writing grants for over ten years, during which time she has obtained more than $4 million for her clients, $3 million of which has gone to for-profit companies in the form of training and equipment grants. She earned the Grant Professionals Certified (GPC) credential in September of 2013 and is a board member of both the national Grant Professionals Foundation and her local chapter of the Grant Professionals Association.
As a writer, Ms. Vandeloo has penned pieces for Charity Channel Press and Grants and Foundations Review, and has contributed guest posts to esteemed websites. THE For-Profit Grant Writing Guide is her first book.
