Colvin, Gregory L. Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right. San Francisco, Calif.: Study Center Press, 2005. This book is for overachievers who crave the details of various types of fiscal sponsorship arrangements. (Note: The first edition [1993] is identical to the second edition [2005] except for an extended postscript.)

Grant Proposal Writing Tips. Washington, D.C.: Corporation for Public Broadcasting. A concise online guide to writing grant proposals. www.cpb.org/grants/grantwriting.html

Geever, Jane C. The Foundation Center’s Guide to Proposal Writing. New York: Foundation Center, 2007. An entire book devoted to the details of proposal writing, with many examples and a sample proposal. It’s not geared specifically for individual artists but is helpful nonetheless.

Karsh, Ellen, and Arlene Sue Fox. The Only Grant-Writing Book You’ll Ever Need: Top Grant Writers and Grant Givers Share Their Secrets. New York: Basic Books, 2009. Although geared to organizations, key strategies and examples are pertinent to individual grant seekers.

Thompson, Waddy. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Grant Writing. New York: Alpha Books, 2011. Although only one chapter covers grant writing for individuals, this book is brimming with no-nonsense information on all aspects of the process. A lively and thorough guide.

​Warshawski, Morrie. Shaking the Money Tree: The Art of Getting Grants and Donations for Film and Video Projects (3rd ed.). Studio City, CA: Michael Wiese Productions, 2010. A bible for fundraising for film and video, Warshawski’s organized, wise, and inspiring book is a must-have. More resources are available on the author’s website. www.warshawski.com/bibliography.html [inactive]

Warshawski, Morrie. The Fundraising Houseparty: How to Party with a Purpose and Raise Money for Your Cause (2nd ed.). Napa, CA: Morrie Warshawski, 2007. This slim step-by-step guide to the fundraising house party contains examples of invitations, detailed instructions on party planning, and follow-up advice to ensure success.