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Grant Proposals are Sales Tools: Dale Carnegie's Advice


Since a grant proposal is a "sale" you need to make,  start with Dale Carnegie's books.
If you haven't read "How to Win Friends and Influence People," find the time to do so.

It's one of the best books out there, and it will help you to sell your ideas. *

Here are some of the ideas from his "Golden Book," which summarizes the main ideas of his larger books. 




(I'm not alone in thinking this is a great book -- I went to the library web page to see if I could sign out an electronic copy for the pleasure of reading it again, and look at how many people have it on hold! I'll go buy an electronic copy. This is some of the best education you can get.)


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