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As president of Research Associates, a nationally recognized grants development and training firm, Mike DuBose brings readers an easy-to-understand book that reveals many of his company's tips on how to find, write, and evaluate successful grant programs.
With more than 50 years' combined experience among them, DuBose and co-authors, Anne Black and Martha Davis, are three of the country's most successful grantwriters, securing more than $200 million in grants with a success rate of 90 percent.
Developing Successful Grants examines the issues most frequently raised by the more than 20,000 individuals trained by Research Associates. Its advice and instruction are the result of the company's extensive experience in the development and administration of hundreds of state, federal and foundation grants.
This book is a must-read for those who want to turn ideas into reality. Here are the keys to: Identify top funding sources to increase the likelihood of funding, Develop strong program models that lead to successful grant implementation, Design program evaluations that reflect well-planned programs, Create proposals that are both compelling and visually appealing, and Develop budgets that weather even the toughest reviewer.
About the Author
Mike DuBose, MSW, founder and president of Research Associates, has developed 130 large grants and more than 500 small grants totaling over $200 million with an overall success rate of 90 percent. Mike has also served as a grants administrator for more than 100 grant programs. Having trained more than 20,000 individuals in both graduate courses and grantwriting seminars, Mike is consistently rated as outstanding by participants in his various grants development workshops. Mike serves as a field instructor for the University of South Carolina, College of Social Work, and his employment history includes positions with seven state agencies in South Carolina, grants administrator for two South Carolina governors, and executive director of the private nonprofit South Carolina Home Health Association.
Martha Davis, senior vice president of Research Associates, leads the Grants Development and Evaluation Services Divisions and is charged with expanding the company's base of operations throughout the nation. Currently responsible for the oversight of 18 regional offices strategically matched to federal grant regions, Martha supports new business development and facilitates the company's grant development projects. Under her leadership, Research Associates has secured more than $68 million in federal and state grants for the company's customers, with an overall success rate of 90 percent. Martha is an integral part of the company's post-grant consultation and technical assistance and also directs legislative affairs on behalf of the company's grant clients. As a former executive director of a South Carolina nonprofit education fund, Martha brings unique experience as both a grant maker and grantwriter.
Anne Black, MS, is director of special projects at Research Associates, serving as instructor for grant seminars and onsite workshops while providing oversight for all certified course curricula. As a senior grantwriter, she develops grant proposals, coordinates grants team efforts, and develops program models. Anne has coauthored numerous publications with Mike DuBose. Anne's professional positions include a faculty appointment at the Medical University of South Carolina, director for research and evaluation at a large federally funded neighborhood healthcare center, and administrator for an inner-city Episcopal mission center providing adult daycare and Head Start programs. She has served on the board of a multicounty nonprofit providing addictions prevention, intervention, and treatment services. Anne serves as a board member for the Lexington (SC) Medical Center Foundation.
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