Description
Book SynopsisEffective Planning Strategies and Proposal Writing: A Workbook for Helping Professionals provides a comprehensive review of planning strategies and related concepts, including leadership and the role of the helping professional as change agent. The text intends to de-mystify planning processes and related jargon for graduate students and practitioners in the helping professions and provides examples from the field. Effective grant-writing is emphasized, as well as information related to planning for change through the use of small groups and activities. In the authors'' experience, many professionals recognize the need for effective planning, but often balk at using material that seems too far removed from their scope of expertise and academic discipline. The text presents material in a straightforward manner that is intended to make planning accessible and meaningful to these individuals who are uniquely qualified to effect positive change.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgements Chapter 3 Chapter One: Overview of Proposals Chapter 4 Chapter Two: Analysis and Documentation of Need Chapter 5 Chapter Three: Evaluation, Reassessment, and Stabilization Chapter 6 Chapter Four: Grant Writing Chapter 7 Chapter Five: Methods Chapter 8 Chapter Six: Ethical and Legal Considerations Chapter 9 Chapter Seven: Resource Planning Chapter 10 Chapter Eight: External Funding Chapter 11 Chapter Nine: Effective Leadership Chapter 12 Chapter Ten: Reassessment and Stabilization Chapter 13 Appendix Chapter 14 Glossary Chapter 15 Bibliography Chapter 16 Index Chapter 17 About the Authors