Guidelines For Preparing Proposals

Introduction: Deciding to WIn and Getting Started. Dimensions of the Need and Opportunity. Elements of a Proposal. Getting Ready to Write the Proposal. Writing Tips and Advice. Computers Make the Task Easier - Maybe. Team Writing Needs, Strengths, and Pitfalls. Prepare, Evaluate, and Submit the Proposal. Win or Lose, Try Again. Government and Foundation Grantsmanship. Venture Capital Proposals. Intracompany Proposals. Proposals for Alternative Purposes and Special Targets. Perspectives on Proposal Writing. Sample Proposals. Conclusion: The Idea and the Proposal. References. Index. Examples.