Granting Your Vision
My Mission: to help 100 school leaders and nonprofits write successful grants in the next 5 years
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Grant Writing for School Leaders
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New Workbooks
Now is the time to learn how to write grants and achieve your goals.
Create Success is for Classroom Teachers. Grants Planning for Schools is for School Leaders.
Free Resources
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FREE Training videos and podcast
Scroll down to find more free resources. You'll find videos and a podcast to learn more about writing grants for your school.
Grad Schools for Charter School Leaders
Ready to go for your next advanced degree? How can you find out what Master's and Doctoral programs are right for charter school leaders? I've done the research for you! Download this list of (mostly) online programs that support charter school leaders.
50 Grants for Schools
All of the grants on this list are shown as National at www.getedfunding.com and indicate that charter schools with nonprofit 501(c)(3) status qualify to apply. There are many more grants that serve specific communities. Search for additional grants by selecting your state or community, project goals, grades served, and deadline dates.
Delegate (without losing control)
Most charter school leaders struggle to get it all done. You are expected to be an expert in too many jobs, and you never have enough time. It is easy to get buried in the details of a job that someone else could be doing, but how can you decide what to delegate? How can you be sure the job will be done well? Who is responsible if it fails?
This chart will help you decide when (and when NOT) to delegate, and how to manage outcomes and responsibility.
Put your FAQs to work for you
Learn how to write FAQs that boost enrollment and send the right message.
Classroom Grants List
Teachers from charter schools can apply directly for any of the grants on this list. Purpose, typical or maximum award amounts, and current deadlines are listed for easy reference.
Make It Easy to Make It Make Sense
Learn the basics of how to use assessment data to understand your charter school's progress and set meaningful goals.
Grants Checklist
Get a printable pdf version of the Grants Checklist here.
10 Steps to Impact
Get your BONUS PDF to help you increase your impact and influence.
Tips for Grant-Writing Success
Working on a grant? Grab your FREE list of tips for grant writing success.
Visualize Your Grant Program
Download this worksheet to help you plan a grant program that funders will want to support.
Funding Plan Template
This free spreadsheet will help you plan your overall funding strategy. Let's get started!
Grants Admin Checklist
This free checklist will help you prepare to manage your grants program.
Are you ready to get started?
Are You in the F.O.G.?
November 2, 2022
Are You in the F.O.G.? (Fear Of Grants)
An Intro to Major/Federal Grants for Your School
In this booklet, you will learn the basics about major and federal grants. You'll discover:
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What types of projects get funded
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Where to look for these grants
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How to know if it's the right grant for you
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How grants can fit into your overall fundraising plan
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What it takes to write a large grant proposal
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Resources to help make the job easier
Applying for major and federal grants can be daunting. Get the help you need with information and resources in this eBook. Download this eBook today.
5 Steps to Develop Corporate Sponsorships for Your School
August 29, 2022
Have you considered partnering with corporate or business sponsors to support your school? Not sure how? Help is on the way!
In this booklet, you will learn what corporate sponsorship is, including some pros and cons to consider. You will learn how to identify, connect with, and develop corporate sponsorships that make sense for your school.
5 Easy Steps
Identify potential sponsors
Plan your request
Make contact
Prepare your written proposal
Follow up
Building partnerships with corporate sponsors is an investment in your community and your school. Purchase this booklet now to plan and craft your corporate sponsorship proposal in 5 easy steps.
Essential Strategies for Charter School Leaders
Are you a charter school leader struggling to manage it all?
Running a successful charter school is extremely difficult. Principals are often wearing two, three or even more hats as they build and manage a successful school. Some can lean on their board for expertise, others might have strong mentors or national organizations, but for the majority, you learn through painful trial and error. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Grants specialist and former charter school leader, Peggy Downs, has gathered a variety of consultants that support charter schools to create a new resource jam-packed with strategies and information to help you lead your school for success.
Download this FREE ebook now to learn how you can succeed BEYOND ACADEMICS.
One-Page Pubs
Quick Reference Guides and Cheatsheets for Schools
Explore helpful resources with the links below. Click on the "Learn more" button to find details and to download digital files from my product page on Gumroad.
Save time and stay organized with these infographics and resource bundles.
Common Mistakes in Grant Writing
Printable Infographic
Ready to write a grant proposal? Don't let your plans be rejected for these common mistakes. Download this free infographic today. Print in color on 11x17 for best results.
4 Ts of Giving for Charter Schools
Printable Infographic
Download this infographic to remind you of the 4Ts of Giving. You can encourage your community to engage with your school deeply for maximum connection. Print in color on 11x17 for best results.
5 Strategies to Impact Through Grants
Printable Infographic
Based on my book, Grant Writing for Impact, this infographic will help you remember the 5 strategies for creating a sustainable grants program: Envision, Establish, Engage, Execute, and Extend. Print in color on 11x17 for best results.
Create Success with Classroom Grants
Classroom Grants Resources for Teachers
If you have purchased Create Success with Classroom Grants, use your special code to download this bundle for free.
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Create Success with Classroom Grants by Peggy Downs
What You'll Get:
Classroom Grants for Teachers - Grants List
Grants Tracker - Excel Spreadsheet
Create Success - Printable Infographic
Download these resources and get ready to CREATE SUCCESS WITH CLASSROOM GRANTS.
Digital Fundraising for Your School
Printable Infographic
Download this infographic to help you remember to make digital fundraising a priority. Set your goals and post this where you'll see it every day. Print in color on 11x17 for best results.
Grant Writer Interview Questions
Work with a Grant Writer that Works for You
Interview professional grant writers to find the best match for your school.
Download this list of 10 questions to ask a grant writer, and 10 questions they may ask you. Be prepared to choose the best grant writer to help you meet your goals.
Grant Writing Starter Kit
Get Started Today
You want to write a grant for your school but it's hard to know where to start. The Grant Writing Starter Kit provides all my most popular resources at once. No need to track down each file or download from your email. They're all here!
What You'll Get:
50 Grants for Schools - Grants List
COVID-19 - Grants List
Classroom Grants for Teachers - Grants List
Grants Tracker - Excel Spreadsheet
Grants Checklist - Word Document
Grant-Writing Worksheet
Tips for Success
Grants Comparison Chart
Visualize Your Grant Program
Grant Writer Interview Questions
Grants Admin Checklist
Quick-Start Guide for School Grants
Get started today with the Grant Writing Starter Kit.
How to Delegate (Without Losing Control)
Printable Infographic
I have good news! This FREE PDF will help you decide when (and when NOT) to delegate, and how to manage outcomes and responsibility without wasting your time. Download this infographic to remind you of when and how to delegate without losing control. Print in color on 11x17 for best results.
Is Your School Grant-Ready?
Printable Infographic
The question I hear most often from school leaders is, "What can I do to make sure my school is ready for grants?" This infographic will help you know the 6 simple steps you need to take to set your school up for success. Print in color on 11x17 for best results.
Set Your Funding Goals
Printable Infographic
Learn how to set funding goals for your school with this helpful cheat sheet. Reviews the school support pyramid and the steps you can take to improve your fundraising success. Print in color on 11x17 for best results.
Get Results with Grants - Promo Video
Watch this to learn more
Online Training Courses
Designed for Schools
Get Results with Grants, Course 1
Classroom Grants for Teachers - School Edition
Classroom Grants for Teachers - Teacher Edition
Get Results with Grants, Course 1
#NCSC19 Workshop
Rated Top 20 by Attendees!
Watch this presentation from my workshop at the National Charter School Conference 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.