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Grants and Foundation Relations

Grants and Foundation Relations. How to Win Grants & Be a Champion for the Local Ministry. As A Committee Person -You Were Made for This. Problem Solving skills. Foundations have a wonderful problem – they have to give away money.

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Grants and Foundation Relations

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  1. Grants and Foundation Relations How to Win Grants & Be a Champion for the Local Ministry

  2. As A Committee Person -You Were Made for This Problem Solving skills. Foundations have a wonderful problem – they have to give away money. Financially savvy. A healthy area budget should have a variety of funding sources. Relational. This is a fantastic opportunity for adult contact work. Transformational over Transactional relationships. Collaborator. You are not alone – We are here to partner with you.

  3. By the Numbers $24 5% 10% $0

  4. By the Numbers • Last year Young Life Received $24 MILLIONfrom Foundations • A foundation HAS to give away 5% of their assets every year • Did you know10% of your area budget should come from foundations • It costs $0 to use our services

  5. What does it take to WIN a grant?

  6. What does it take to WIN a grant?

  7. What does it take to WIN a grant?

  8. What does it take to WIN a grant? Know the sweet spot.

  9. Assign a point person to do Grants Development • Help assess needs of the Area • Cultivate foundation relationships • Partner with the G&F office • Provide momentum • Thank and report on use of funds.

  10. Cultivation The essential piece to any relationship with a foundation is the cultivation behind it.

  11. Transformational vs. Transactional Whether we are asking for money or giving money, we are drawn together by God who is about to do a new thing through our collaboration.” -Henri Nouwen

  12. What does it take to WIN a grant? Get someone else to do the work - for FREE • Research • G&F office has access to Foundation Center Online. • We will provide a list of foundations in your region or area. • Grant Writing • Grant Coordinators • Grant Writers • Staff Resources • Templates • Required attachments

  13. SO….You don’t get the grant? Thank the foundation for their time. See it as a learning opportunity: The work that it takes to approach foundations will assist in all areas of your fundraising. NO doesn’t mean NEVER. • Get feedback. • Be prepared for next grant cycle.

  14. Parting Thoughts “You and I are players, God's our coach, and we're playing the biggest game of all. We have a loving God that made us. We need to get on His team.” Joe Gibbs Thank foundations well. Apply, Apply and Apply again. Be compliant and timely with reports. View the relationship like a marriage, do what we promised! Use the G&F Office!

  15. Questions? Check out our website by visiting staff resources. Follow us on twitter for hints and best practices.

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