Grantcraft: The Practitioner’s Guide to Strategic Funding for Public Service, Healthcare, and the Nonprofit Sector
Grantcraft is available in paperback, hardcover, and eBook through Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, and Ingram-distributed bookstores and libraries.
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What Grantcraft Delivers to Practitioners
Grounded in over 25 years of public service and healthcare leadership, Grantcraft distills what practitioners actually need to know to design fundable programs and secure sustainable funding.
This isn’t a theory book — it’s a strategy manual.
Whether you’re building a new initiative or scaling an existing program, Grantcraft offers real-world insight into:
- Designing fundable programs
- Writing high-impact narratives
- Budgeting with clarity and credibility
- Aligning goals, logic models, and measurable outcomes
What Colleagues are Saying
Dr. Michael Moon
Chair, Department of Public Affairs and Administration
California State University, East Bay
David Fraser’s book on securing grant funding combines clarity, practicality, and seasoned expertise. Drawing on his accomplishments as both teacher and public-sector leader, Dr. Fraser invites readers to see proposals from the funder’s perspective and then explains, step by step, what strategies succeed and why. Organized for both comprehensive study and quick reference, the book offers practical guidance supported by numerous real-world examples. Beyond technical instruction, Dr. Fraser models the deeper skills of strategic vision, empathic communication, and accountable stewardship—demonstrating how compelling storytelling and rigorous follow-through build lasting trust between funders, grantees, and the public. This is an essential guide for anyone pursuing grant support, from newcomers to experienced advocates refining their craft.
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Dr. Taylor Grant
Nonprofit Program Director
Concord, California
Grantcraft is one of the most practical and inspiring resources I’ve come across for anyone in healthcare, public service, or the nonprofit world who needs to secure funding. Dr. David Fraser has a gift for breaking down what can feel like an overwhelming process into clear, manageable steps.
What I appreciated most is how the book balances strategy with hands-on tools. It doesn’t just talk about “writing better grants” — it walks you through building a solid funding plan, understanding what funders really want, and structuring proposals so they are both compelling and realistic. The examples and checklists make it easy to apply the concepts right away.
Whether you’re completely new to grant writing or have been doing it for years, you’ll find something valuable here. It’s the kind of guide you’ll keep reaching for whenever a new opportunity comes along.
Behind the Book: Why I Wrote Grantcraft
After nearly 30 years working in public service and nonprofit leadership—and more than two decades in the classroom—I found myself needing a resource that simply didn’t exist. I was teaching graduate students how to develop programs and write grants, while also mentoring professionals in the field through workshops, consultations, and strategy sessions. Again and again, I kept reaching for something that could bridge the theory and practice of grant development—a resource that was strategic, real-world, and adaptable to today's funding landscape. That resource didn’t exist.
If you’re curious about the story behind the book — who it’s for, why I wrote it, and how it connects to real-world practice — I invite you to read my the full blog article:
Institutional Recognition
Grantcraft has been officially added to the California State University, East Bay Library and included in the Faculty Publications collection.
📚 Library record:
https://csu-eastbay.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01CALS_UHL/13249qc/alma991010194803302906
🎥 Watch a Free Seminar Session
Filmed live in Bay Point, California and produced by Contra Costa Television (CCTV), this 75-minute seminar introduces the framework behind Grantcraft — including program design, strategic alignment, and funding-readiness.
Bring Grantcraft to Your Team
Dr. Fraser offers customized workshops and grant development training for public agencies, healthcare leaders, and nonprofits.
If your team could benefit from a more strategic approach to funding, let’s talk.
Faculty Desk Copies
Complimentary electronic evaluation copies of Grantcraft are available to qualified instructors considering the book for course adoption.
A print desk copy will be provided at no cost to instructors who formally adopt Grantcraft as a required course text.
To request an evaluation copy, please email: publications@fraserleadership.com
Include your name, institution, course title, anticipated enrollment, and semester of use.
We look forward to supporting your course with Grantcraft.
For Bookstores & Libraries
Grantcraft is available through Ingram with a standard wholesale discount and is fully returnable.
ISBNs for Ordering:
- Hardcover: 979-8-9996165-4-8
- Paperback: 979-8-9996165-5-5
- eBook: 979-8-9996165-6-2
Retail customers can also support independent bookstores by purchasing through Bookshop.org.
For questions about bulk orders or academic use, please email publications@fraserleadership.com.
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