A foundation official offers practical advice for making a grant application more appealing. Pointers are given for the preparatory stage (planning a precise request, setting priorities, selecting proposal writers), making the presentation (precision, punctuality, polish), and preventing awkwardness in style and tone of writing. (MSE)

A college fund raiser offers advice on cultivating foundation funding, including preparatory research on institutional priorities, foundation goals, and funding history; writing a thorough and persuasive proposal; and following up with personal contacts after submitting the proposal. (MSE)