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Doing Business 2.0: Nonprofit Presentation for Venable LLP

This presentation highlights the core functions of the Office of Partnerships and Grant Services (OPGS) in promoting partnerships and securing resources to advance public policy priorities in Washington, DC. It includes information on grant and resource development support, executive leadership training, collaboration building, and funding alerts.

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Doing Business 2.0: Nonprofit Presentation for Venable LLP

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  1. Doing Business 2.0 Nonprofit Presentation for Venable LLP Responsive Government Promoting Partnerships for a Better DC

  2. What We Do Mission • To enhance the capacity of District government agencies, community and faith-based organizations, nonprofits, to identify, apply, and secure resources that advance the Mayor’s One City Action Plan and top public policy priorities – including education reform, financial stability, job creation, public safety, self determination, and sustainability… Core Functions • Grant and Resource Development Support • District’s State Single Point of Contact (SPOC) • Executive Leadership and Organizational Development Training and Technical Assistance • Donations Solicitation Oversight and Management • Collaboration and Partnership Building Best Practices

  3. Helping you Find Grants • Funding Alerts • Weekly online publication with Federal, Foundation, & District government, competitive grant opportunities, DC government procurement links + resource announcements are on OPGS’ website see: www.opgs.dc.gov • Sign Up today for your copy • Grants Information Resource Center (GIRC) • OPGS staff support + four computer stations with access to searchable competitive grant funding databases such as: • Foundation Center Grant Postings – www.foundationcenter.org • GrantsDirect Grantmakers Listings – www.GrantsDirect.com • Grant Station International Insiders – www.GrantStation.com/international_insiders

  4. Current Competitive Grant Opportunities • OLA – Latino Community Development Grant $1.4M (8/13/13) • OSSE – 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant $1.2M (9/6/13) • HHS – Supporting the Continuum of Care: Building Ryan White Program Grantee Capacity to Enroll Eligible Clients in Affordable Care Health Coverage Program $9.1M (7/29/13) • UPO – Community Service Block Sub-Grant $250K (7/31/13)

  5. The City Fund • Introduced by Mayor Gray as part of the FY14 Budget - The One City Fund with $15M in competitive grants for nonprofits • Administered by the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region (CFNCR) and now called The City Fund • Grants up to $100 will be awarded for program support and capacity building support • Nonprofits with an active 501 (c) (3) and operating budgets of $100K or more serving District residents are eligible to apply • CFNCR plans to release RFPs for program grants (10/13) and capacity building grants (2/14) • How to apply – Go to www.communityfoundation.org or info@cfncr.org for more details

  6. Getting Ready to Apply • Organize Documentations • 501 (c) (3) Certificate, DUNS Number, Tax Identification Number, SAM Registration, IRS 990 & DCRA Certificate of Good Standing, Indirect Cost Rate • List of Key Office Personnel, Board of Directors, Consultants, and Partners along with their current bios and resumes • Organizational Strategic Plan including – Mission, Goals and Objectives, and Evaluation Methodology – Operating Budget, & Audited Financial Statements • Utilize the Funding Alert, GIRC, Foundation Center, Grants.gov to identify grants and eligibility requirements • See the Faith and Communities in Action Grant Writing Resource Guide @ www.bjatraining.org • Proposal Writing Tips • Develop a comprehensive, and compelling proposal – use accurate/current data explaining why the funder should care, how your approach is different, & can make an impact • Demonstrate how your proposal meets the needs of the target population rather than yours otherwise you might set yourself up for failure • Describe the existing gap – e.g. knowledge, resource, or service – what is ought to be, and how funding can improve the proposed solution • Identify collaboration opportunities – built on shared values, missions, and resources

  7. OPGS Contact Information Office Address: 300 E St. NW, Washington , DC 20001 Main Office Number: (202) 727-8900; FAX (202) 727-1652 Director, Lafayette A. Barnes (202) 727-8901, email: Lafayette.Barnes@dc.gov Deputy Director/Manager, Nonprofit and Faith based Relations: Pat G. Henry (202) 727-0946, email: Pat.Henry@dc.gov Donations Manager, Cesar Vence (202) 727-7996, email: Cesar.Vence@dc.gov Special Projects Volunteer: Kathy DeBoe, (202) 727-7998, email: Kathy.Deboe@dc.gov Special Assistant, Njambi Kuria, (202-727-8900), email Njambi.Kuria@dc.gov Staff Assistant: Javon Wells, (202) 727-8900, email: Javon.Wells@dc.gov

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