Getting started : establishing a presence and setting funding priorities -- Developing the master proposal: preparation, tips on writing, overview of components -- Developing the master proposal : the executive summary -- Developing the master proposal : the statement of need -- Developing the master proposal : the project description -- Developing the master proposal : the budget -- Developing the master proposal : organization information and conclusion -- Variations on the master proposal format -- Packaging the proposal -- Researching potential funders -- Contacting and cultivating potential funders -- Life after the grant-or rejection -- What the funders have to say.