Susan Golden provides not just another book on proposal writing, but one which provides a realistic view of proposal writing withpractical step-by-step guidance towards success -- useful for bothnovice and experienced grantwriters. ?Patricia F. Lewis, ACFR, president and CEO, National Society ofFund Raising Executives Drawing on more than 20 years of experience with more than 100organizations, Golden arms fundraisers with the grantsmanshipskills they need to successfully navigate the grantmaking process.From conducting effective prospect research and making initialconversations count to preparing, submitting, and following up ongrant proposals, Susan Golden offers a focused, step-by-step methodfor reliably achieving success in any fund raising activity.