🐾 Grant Writing Boot Camp for Animal Advocates
A hands-on, step-by-step guide to writing grants that get funded
Grant writing doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or uncertain. The Grant Writing Boot Camp for Animal Advocates takes the mystery out of the process with practical lessons, real-world examples, and proven strategies that show you exactly how to plan, write, and submit successful grant proposals.
Designed specifically for animal welfare professionals, rescue groups, and nonprofit advocates, this book will help you feel prepared, confident, and fundable—no matter your experience level.
📘 What You’ll Learn
- How to identify the right grants for your mission
- What funders are really looking for in a proposal
- How to write compelling narratives and budgets
- Step-by-step guidance from idea to submission
- Tips to stay organized and increase your funding success
🎯 Perfect For
- Animal shelters and rescue organizations
- Nonprofit leaders and volunteers
- Anyone ready to take their fundraising to the next level
💡 Pair it with the Grant Writing Toolkit for Animal Advocates for 45 worksheets, templates, and checklists that turn what you learn into action!





Alicia (verified owner) –
Grant Writing Boot Camp for Animal Advocates is a clear, practical, and confidence-building guide to grant writing for animal welfare organizations. Cathy breaks the process into manageable steps, making it approachable and easy to follow, even for busy nonprofit professionals. The companion workbook is especially valuable, with thoughtful worksheets and templates that turn learning into action and help you create stronger, more compelling proposals.
Nicholas Gilman –
This book is a game-changer. There are all kinds of things to know about grant-writing and about working with foundations that are simply not common sense. This book guided my staff and I through the process with ease. There are so many mistakes that a non-profit could make in applying for grants, but this book helped us make the best possible applications!
Cathy Rosenthal –
I truly appreciate you taking the time to share this. Grant writing can feel overwhelming because so much of it isn’t intuitive — especially when navigating foundation expectations and unspoken guidelines. I’m so glad the book provided clarity and structure for you and your staff, and that it helped strengthen your applications. Hearing that it made the process smoother and more strategic for your team means a great deal. Thank you for the work you’re doing to help animals in your community.
Gabi White (verified owner) –
A great resource for grant writers, even those who have never touched the subject before! Cathy explains the process from start to finish in great detail, and the book can be referred back to again and again. This is a must-have tool for grant writers in the animal welfare world!
Cathy Rosenthal –
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. It means a great deal to know that the book feels accessible to both new and experienced grant writers. My goal was to break down the process in a way that removes intimidation and replaces it with clarity and confidence. I’m especially glad to hear it’s a resource you can return to again and again — that’s exactly how it was designed to be used. Thank you for the important work you do in animal welfare!