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Some schools are fortunate to have generous donors with deep pockets and have to choose how to use the additional funding. This situation brings a set of problems and issues of its own. There may be strings attached or qualifications that must be met to receive the funding. Be sure these conditions are legal, moral, and ethical and for the ultimate good of all students and the school in its entirety.

Other schools struggle with minimal funding and have to scrape and beg for additional funds. These principals find they must spend time exploring new funding sources and learn to apply for grants. It is illegal for principals to procure loans for their school. This leaves grants—public and private. Grant writing has become much easier than it was in the past. Once a grant has been written and approved, grant writing becomes more attractive and easier. Become an expert information (data) gathering machine. You’ll learn which data pieces are most often asked for and you will begin to gather information as it becomes available throughout the years. Establish a file for achievement data so it will be at your fingertips at a moment’s notice. Learn to analyze and connect the dots to an increase in student achievement, attendance, or whatever your goal may be.

Most grantors simply want to know about your school: its students, challenges, and needs. They need to understand how you plan to tackle the situation and how you plan to spend the resource (not always money) they will give you. Once you win and receive your grant, grant writing will become a habit; just another part of what you do.