Entrepreneur Road Map: Nonprofit Presentation for Venable LLP

1. Entrepreneur Road Map: 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 • OAPIA – Community Grants $75K (9/15/14) www.opgs.dc.gov • DOEd – Preschool Development Grants: Expansion Grants $160M (10/14/14) www.grants.gov • HHS – Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program $400K (10/14/14) www.grants.gov • The Blackstone Charitable Foundation – Innovation Grants $3M (10/3/14) www.blackstone.com/citizenship/theblackstone-charitable-foundation/overview • Constellation/Exelon – E2 Energy to Education Grants $50K (10/1/14) www.constellation.com/documents/e2_grants_guidelines.pdf

5. 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

6. OPGS Contact Information Office Address: 441 4th St. NW, Suite 707N 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, Marcel Guy (202) 727-7996, email: Marcel.Guy@dc.gov Collaboration Manager, Michael Benjamin (202) 727-4940, email: Michael.Benjamin@dc.gov GIRC Coordinator: John Duckworth (202) 727-7998, email: John.Duckworth@dc.gov Receptionist, Novella Simmons, (202-727-8900), email Novella.Simmons@dc.gov Intern: Javaughn Mark, (202) 727-727-7996, email: Javaughn.Marks@dc.gov