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Grant writing

Grant writing. The Basics. Why grants?. Why is grant writing such a hot button topic? Words matter It will be all they have! Steps in the process ( K och 8-10)

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Grant writing

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  1. Grant writing The Basics

  2. Why grants? • Why is grant writing such a hot button topic? • Words matter • It will be all they have! • Steps in the process (Koch 8-10) • Abstract—Intro—Organizational description—Statement of need—Goals/objectives—Activities/outcomes—Evaluation—Dissemination—Budget/constraints • Must be familiar with who you are, what you want, and who you can get it from • Who are you? • Grassroots, social service agency, advocacy groups, individual? 501(c)(3)?

  3. Key things to consider • You absolutely must always address the “So what?” question • Koch p. 24-25 • Focused goals lead to measurable objectives • This will help! • Tell us who will benefit and show us that the project is doable • External funding should NEVER drive your organization • Design tricks • Benefit many, collaborative, inclusive, investment, leverage, replicable, continued

  4. In Your Office/area • Don’t be intimidated by the amount of work you have to put forth • Need to know institutional info, long-range goals, PR efforts • Want good partnerships within your office • Especially between budget person and the grant writer (if they’re different) • Know the needs and accomplishments of your organization (KK113) • Team-driven proposals are tough • And they are NEVER written by an actual team • Find quantifiable data on your efforts, know the relationships you have, and figure out who you are competing against!

  5. Must have a hook! • Be persuasive! • This will create the link with the grantor • Need to know their POV • Direct service, research, research for policy, research for activism, education, activism • Ideology 100% can matter • Use buzzwords • Can make or break some proposals

  6. Questions to consider about where to apply • Eligible? • Geography? • Subject matter? • RFP? • Amount of money? • Problem-solving approach? • There are trends! • Foundation considerations (Koch 43)

  7. What to look for • Must match started goals, preferences, and limitations of grantor • www.foundationcenter.org • IRS990-PF (KK 86) • What grants have they made? • Koch p. 33—roadmap • Conferences and workshops

  8. Know your audience: foundations • Effect social change • Associate with greatness • Peer review with criteria • Paper you write for class—build case • No assurance of being read in full • National, regional/local, family, community, non-grant-making, independent private, federated, corporate, financial institutions

  9. Know your audience: Corporations • Visibility and marketing • Different audience • Short, bullets, clear link to them

  10. Know your audience: Government • Need that needs addressed • Federal Register (designated period) • Complex and time-consuming • Review committees • Departmental program officers • Teams of reviewers • Will ALWAYS know review criteria • PAY ATTENTION TO THEM! • Less freedom • Help them give you points (p. 77 Koch)

  11. Advice Points • No two applications will be the same • Don’t be afraid to call program officers (but be quick and on point!) • See what they’ve funded lately • Use the teleconferences • Don’t do anything they don’t ask you to • You MUST follow directions • Must answer every question/topic • Learn from rejections!!

  12. What can I do to be prepared for grant opportunities? • Potentially needed documents (KF 60-62) • Boilerplate materials (KF 63-64) • Information to collect/update regularly (KF 68-69)

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