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MONEY FINDS GOOD PROGRAMS!

MONEY FINDS GOOD PROGRAMS!. Presented by: John F.X. Prior, LCSW, ACSW Program Improvement Team Leader Harris County Protective Services for Children and Adults (713) 394-4164 John.Prior@cps.hcps.net. Money Finds Good Programs. DUE DILIGENCE: How do funders evaluate your organization?

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MONEY FINDS GOOD PROGRAMS!

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  1. MONEY FINDS GOOD PROGRAMS! Presented by: John F.X. Prior, LCSW, ACSW Program Improvement Team Leader Harris County Protective Services for Children and Adults (713) 394-4164 John.Prior@cps.hcps.net

  2. Money Finds Good Programs • DUE DILIGENCE: How do funders evaluate your organization? • Funding guidelines • Worthiness of Proposal • Your Worthiness vs. Other Proposals • Your Organization’s Strengths & Weaknesses

  3. Elements of a Healthy Organization • Healthy Governance Function • Competent Executive Director • Sound Financial Management • Workable, Legal, Human Resource Policy • Successful Fund Development Strategy • Clear, Consistent Message • A Good Program That Advances the Mission

  4. HEALTHY GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE • A Board of Directors that works collaboratively with the Executive Director • Defines the Mission of Organization • Develops Strategies and Policies to Achieve Mission • Provide an independent check on management decisions • Connection to the Community

  5. Competent Executive Director • Positive Relationship with Board Chair • Work Collaboratively with Board & Staff • Provides a bridge to the community, funders, & clients • Raises $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ • Model of high ethical conduct • Sets tone for internal communications & working relationships

  6. Sound Financial Management • A system that controls expenditures • Provides accurate, timely reporting to management of income & expenses • Accountability & Decision Making = Annual Budget • Regular internal reviews & external reviews by independent auditors

  7. Human Resources • Comply with government laws & regulations • Compensate people adequately • Motivate staff to perform at their best • Provide staff with appropriate input into decision making

  8. Successful Fund Development • Does the organization have a fund development plan? • Is the Board involved in fund raising? • What role do Board members play in developing strategies? • Does the organization have a diversified mix of revenue streams?

  9. CLEAR & CONSITENT MESSAGE How do you communicate with those who can HELP YOU or NEED HELP FROM YOU • Mission & Vision • Marketing • Communications Plan • Public Relations

  10. GOOD PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE YOUR MISSION • Respond effectively & efficiently to the urgent needs your community • Incorporate proven models of intervention & service delivery strategies • Operated by educated, empowered, & enthusiastic employees

  11. Well Defined, Well Managed Programs • Clearly defined goals, objectives, & client outcomes • Collaborate effectively with supportive community partners • Plan Ahead, Operate Efficiently, Execute Well

  12. Common Factors that Influence Grant Awards • Capacity • Need & Extent of the Problem • Soundness of Approach • Leveraging Resources • Achieving Results • Program Evaluation

  13. CAPACITY • Can you do what you are proposing? • Have you done it before? • If not, what assets do you have that will influence success?

  14. URGENCY OF NEED!! • Is the problem you are addressing a significant and urgent need?

  15. Soundness of Approach • Experience with Target Population • Experience with Proposed Services • Staff and Volunteer Experience • Licensing or Accreditation • Best Practices

  16. Best Practices • Expect More. gov • www.whitehouse.gov/omb/expectmore/index/html • SAMHSA Guide to Evidence Based Practice • www.samhsa.gov/ebpwebguide/index.asa • Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention • www.ojjdp.ncjrs.gov • Chapin Hall • www.chapinhall.org • Council on Accreditation • www.coanet.org

  17. Leveraging Resources • Governmental Resources • Public Entities • Private Entities • In-Kind Contributions • Collaboration • Sustainability Planning

  18. Achieving Results “Don’t Mistake Activity for Achievement” John Wooden, UCLA • Achieves Clearly Defined Outputs • Achieves specific outcomes intended to produce measurable effects on participants

  19. Program Evaluation • Track Compliance with Proposed Activities • Document Impact on Program Participants • Review Data Continuously to Improve Services • Review Internal Processes to Improve Program Implementation Efforts

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