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Key Elements for Good Funding Proposals. By Josée Martel, HRDC Rob Mastin, HRDC Laura Eerkes-Medrano, MCDV. Vision. CHANGE Developmental phase Proposal. Process (B.C.). Letter of Understanding. OLT MCDV
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Key Elements for Good Funding Proposals By Josée Martel, HRDC Rob Mastin, HRDC Laura Eerkes-Medrano, MCDV
Vision CHANGE Developmental phase Proposal
Process (B.C.) Letter of Understanding OLT MCDV HRDC B.C./YukonRegion
OLT learning network technology MCDV A Learning-Based Community Development Approach - build partnership - foster participation - assess performance Developmental Phase PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Developmental Phase PARTNERSHIP Who are the possible partners and what could they contribute
Developmental Phase ACTIVITIES • Community consultation • needs assessment / asset mapping • Develop alliances / Confirm roles • Define the action plan • Elaborate an evaluation plan • Elaborate a marketing plan • Confirm budget
ProposalSponsor Information • Applicant`s name (legal) • Mailing and operational address • Telephone, fax • Name and e-mail of contact person • Evidence of financial stability (annex) • Revenue Canada No. (WCB number and rate)
ProposalSponsor Information • Name and title of person with signing authority • Charitable status • Mission / Vision • Accomplishment • Structure (Technical, financial and human resources)
ProposalCommunity Profile • Geographic • Demographic Target • Economic Audience • Social issues #
ProposalObjectives(how they support the objectives of the initiative) • S pecific • M easurable • A ction oriented • R ealistic • T ime bound
ProposalObjectives “To encourage a lifelong learning culture in our community” Better “To increase on-line presence of community businesses” Best “To increase on-line presence of community businesses by 10% in the first year, 15% in second and 25% in the final year”
Proposal - Action PlanPartnership • What is a Partnership ? • Answer, along with lots of useful information can be found at: • http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/common/partnr.shtml
Proposal - Action PlanPartnership • Some possible advantages • Some possible drawbacks • The single biggest factor !!!!!!!!!!
Proposal - Action planPartnership • Are you ready for Partnership ? • Ten Stepping Stones • People in Partnerships
Proposal - Action planPartnership • VISION — A common picture for the future. • GOALS — The desired outcomes. • MEMBERSHIP — Those who are involved. • COMMITMENT — Agreement to work together. • ACTION PLAN — The steps required to reach goals. • ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Who will do what.
Proposal - Action planPartnership (cont) • COMMUNICATION — How information will be shared. • RESOURCES — What is needed and what is available. • EVALUATION — Knowing when you are successful. • REVISION AND CLOSURE — How to adjust and move on.
Proposal - Action planPartnership Letter of support vs. Commitment letter (value)
Proposal - Marketing Plan Which activity will require marketing, how, what material, how will it be distributed. How will you promote your model? How will you disseminate the results?
Proposal - Evaluation Plan - methodology - tools - benchmarks (schedule) - by whom - costs - activities to be included in the action plan OBJECTIVES
Proposal - Evaluation Plan Objective: to develop partnerships between various sectors of the community Partnership Public - library - arts council - health - etc. -museum - recreation commission When (6 months), How (letters of commitment - tool)
Proposal - Evaluation Plan Objective:To increase partnership between sectoral partners Public Education - library - K-12 - health - Adult education -museum - School board - recreation commission When (6 months), How (letters of commitment - tool)