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History Research Groups
Milpitas Historical Society The Milpitas Historical Society was formed in 1980 by 79 residents of Milpitas who felt that much of our city’s historic heritage was in danger of being lost. Bancroft Library The primary special collections library at the University of California, Berkeley. One of the largest and most heavily used libraries of manuscripts, rare books, and unique materials in the United States, Bancroft supports major research and instructional activities and plays a leading role in the development of the University’s research collections. Dogtown Territorial Quarterly Now defunct after Wildfire A California History Trivia Quiz. Print it out, then browse the website to find the answers. History Magazine for…
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Grant Writing-Seven Deadly Sins of Grant Writing
Too often grant writers fall into these traps when applying for community grants. My thanks to the The Peninsula Community Foundation for allowing me to reproduce this information from one of their seminars. Using “grant-speak.” Avoid acronyms Avoid trite phrases “outcomes,” “cultural diversity.” Avoid big words Avoid complex sentences Not doing your homework before applying to a foundation. Make sure you fit the type of grant. 50% of applicants often are not eligible. Don’t ask for too much money. Include correct attachments Using the “Grants-R-Us” approach to seeking grants. Don’t use canned, “one size fits all” grants Pick your 5 best donors per year Be consistent: donors talk to each other.…
