{"product_id":"9780470469989","title":"Effective Grant Writing and Program Evaluation for Human Service Professionals","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEffective Grant Writing and Program Evaluation for Human Service Professionals\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrancis K. O. Yuen | Kenneth L. Terao | Anna Marie Schmidt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Nonprofit Organizations \u0026amp; Charities \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA state-of-the-art guide for developing grants witha strong emphasis on using program outcome measurement to underscore need and accountability\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBased on the authors' many years of experience in the public and nonprofit sectors, \u003ci\u003eEffective Grant Writing and Program Evaluation for Human Service Professionals\u003c\/i\u003e integrates the topics of grant proposal writing and program evaluation, offering grant seekers the practical guidance they need to develop quality proposals, obtain funding, and demonstrate service results and accountability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors clearly and succinctly illustrate and describe each stage of the grant writing and evaluation process. Problems or issues that arise frequently are highlighted and followed by specific advice. In addition, numerous real-world examples and exercises are included throughout the book to give readers the opportunity for reflection and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis timely reference incorporates a strengths perspective, providing:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn inside look at the grant writing and evaluation processes, with insights from experienced grant writers, agency administrators, foundation program managers, and grant reviewers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecific examples of successful grant proposals and evaluation plans and instruments serving as models for learning and practice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eField-tested individual and group exercises that facilitate the development of grant writing and evaluation skills\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion of electronic technology in grant writing and evaluation, including writing and submitting grant proposals online, and identifying funding sources\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis grant writing and program evaluation guide follows a needs-driven, evidence-based, result-oriented, and client-centered perspective. Its authoritative discussion equips human service professionals to effectively develop grants with a strong emphasis on measuring program outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cb\u003eFrancis K. O. Yuen, DSW, ACSW\u003c\/b\u003e, is a Professor in the Division of Social Work at California State University, Sacramento. He has served in many capacities as human service agency administrator; principal investigator for government grant projects; grant writer and reviewer; and program evaluator for local, state, and international projects.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKenneth L. Terao, MA\u003c\/b\u003e, is a senior evaluation specialist with JBS International, Inc., Aguirre Division, a social science research firm located in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has been a director and evaluator for many major grant-funded projects in community and educational settings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnna Marie Schmidt, MA\u003c\/b\u003e, is an evaluation specialist with JBS International, Inc., Aguirre Division, a social science research firm located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Previously, she managed national and international nonprofit projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 July 2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470469989\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e288\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44379180925068,"sku":"9780470469989","price":53.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470469989_20478315-2c0d-4c4e-8459-073f193eb7aa.jpg?v=1780238599","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470469989","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}