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BACK TO BASICS

Learn the basics of grant making in this interactive workshop. Discover the secrets and principles behind successful grant making, from managing community expectations to promoting your program. Don't panic, we've got you covered!

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BACK TO BASICS

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  1. BACK TO BASICS Grant Making for new kids on the block Facilitator: Danny Colgan Manager, Community Planning Department City of Boroondara Council Julius Peiker Coordinator Community Development, City of Monash, and Founding Member of the Local Government Community Grant- maker Network.

  2. KEY THEMES • Confronting the blank page – working out where to start • Small fund, big hopes – managing community expectations • Grant making secrets – what every new grant maker needs to know…

  3. GRANT MAKING WORKSHOP • Basics of Grant Making • Secrets • Interactive workshop

  4. PRINCIPLE No. 1 DON’T PANIC!

  5. PRINCIPLE No. 2 DO YOUR POLICY WORK AND GET IT ENDORSED

  6. PRINCIPLE No. 3 DEVELOP A PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE WHOLE GRANTS PROCESS

  7. PRINCIPLE No. 4 FINALISE THE APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION & ENSURE IT IS ALL CONSISTENT WITH YOUR POLICY

  8. PRINCIPLE No. 5 PROMOTE THE PROGRAM

  9. PRINCIPLE No. 6 ENGAGE WITH THE APPLICANTS

  10. PRINCIPLE No. 7 DO NOT FORGET ACCOUNTABILITY

  11. HOW DO YOU DIVIDE THE CAKE? • CAREFULLY

  12. SECRETS • Do not re-invent the wheel • Be honest with prospective applicants – history is often a good guide • Nurture applications from groups whom your organization sees as a priority • Make sure your processes and decision making are transparent

  13. MORE SECRETS • Consider utilizing grant categories • Consider recurrent funding programs • Consider using grant management software • Consider taking risks

  14. THE END

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