Whenever I hear about a new book relating to grant writing, I immediately order it. I love reading about new ideas and techniques from nonprofit thought leaders.
Some books are great, and some are just OK. I learn at least one thing from every book I read, so it is never a waste of time.
I compiled a quick list of a few books I think are worth reading…
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There are dozens of grant writing courses on the market, and it can be challenging to know which one is best for you.
I recently met Allison Jones of Spark the Fire Grantwriting. She stood out for a few reasons:
- She is accredited by the Grant Professionals Association.
- Her course has been rated as one of the Best Grant Writing Courses in 2022, 2023, and 2024 by Instrumentl.
- She offers several different formats that complement most learning styles.
- She is an actual trained educator and teaches several college classes.
If you want to start or continue your grant writing education, check out Spark the Fire Grantwriting.
If you are new to grant writing, you will find these books helpful:
- How to Write a Grant: Become a Grant Writing Unicorn
- Grant Writing for Dummies
- The Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing: Tips, Tools, & Templates to Write
- The Complete Book of Grant Writing
- Grant Writing: The Complete Workbook for Writing Grant Proposals that Win
If you are more advanced and want to hone your skills, check out these books:
- The Only Grant Writing Book You’ll Even Need: Top Grant Writers and Grant Givers Share Their Secrets
- How to Write a Nonprofit Grant Proposal: Writing Winning Proposals to Fund Your Programs and Projects
- The Little Book of Gold: Fundraising for Small Nonprofits
Even after 20+ years of grant writing, I keep learning every day.
Until next time,
Write Epic Grants