Planning

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Strategic Planning:
Strategic Planning and the Grants Department
Why Grants Need to be Part of Your Fundraising Plan
Gaining Internal Support

Collaborations:
Steps to Choosing the Perfect Partner
Collaborations Done Right
Measuring the Success of Your Partnership

Funder Relations:
Building Long Lasting Relationships with Funders Part 1 and 2 
Grantee-Grantor Relationships: A Research Study

The Grants Office:
Are You Ready to Apply for Grants?
The Great Debate: Operating versus Program Funding

Prospect Research:
Collecting Data for Grant Proposals
Prospect Research 101: How to Find the Perfect Match
Local Government Funding Sources
Myths About Government Grants