Program Development, Grantwriting, and Implementation
From Advocacy to Outcomes
Published on 30. October 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
306 pages
978-1-7935-1979-5 (ISBN)
Description
Program Development, Grantwriting, and Implementation: From Advocacy to Outcomes provides readers with a contemporary guide to program development fundamentals and implementation. The text explains the full program planning process and outlines the roles that need to be filled. It also posits that advocacy is the foundation for modern program planning in the United States, especially in the wake of new civil rights movements, calls for anti-racist practices, disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, and more.
Dedicated chapters cover assessing community strengths, program evaluation, budgeting, fund development, marketing, advocacy, and finding joy in the work. Throughout, Spotlight on Diversity, Difficulties and Joys, and Lessons from the Pandemic sections draw connections between key concepts and real-life challenges, opportunities, and events. A case study from ACH Child and Family Services in Fort Worth provides readers with a practical example of a successful grant and its application.
Designed to equip readers with the knowledge, skills, and competencies they need to develop programs that confront the problems in our society, Program Development, Grantwriting, and Implementation is an ideal resource for students and professionals in human services.
Dedicated chapters cover assessing community strengths, program evaluation, budgeting, fund development, marketing, advocacy, and finding joy in the work. Throughout, Spotlight on Diversity, Difficulties and Joys, and Lessons from the Pandemic sections draw connections between key concepts and real-life challenges, opportunities, and events. A case study from ACH Child and Family Services in Fort Worth provides readers with a practical example of a successful grant and its application.
Designed to equip readers with the knowledge, skills, and competencies they need to develop programs that confront the problems in our society, Program Development, Grantwriting, and Implementation is an ideal resource for students and professionals in human services.
Reviews / Votes
The book covers the major aspects of grant writing and will be important in both macro and micro curriculums." -David Okech, University of Georgia"This a reader-friendly book that connects theory and practice. The result is a highly practical book that will likely be used as a reference even after students graduate." -Murali Nair, Ph.D., Columbia University School of Social Work
"This is an outstanding text that combines program development and grantwriting into one concise guidebook. Students will want to keep this text as a reference throughout their careers. Extremely well-written and practical guide to developing new social service programs in our challenging times." -Nancy Feyl Chavkin, Regents' Professor & University Distinguished Professor Emerita, Texas State University
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-7935-1979-5 (9781793519795)
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Persons
Richard Hoefer is Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington. He holds a Ph.D. in social work and political science and a M.A. in political science from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. He also has a B.S.W. and M.S.W. from the University of Kansas. Larry D. Watson is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Arlington, Texas, providing individual and family therapy with an emphasis in marital and relationship therapy. He also has over 30 years of experience as a nonprofit administrator. Dr. Watson holds a Ph.D. in urban and public administration and a master's degree in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington.