foundation grants amy share grant writer. introduction ■ started in august 2015 ■ support 13...
DESCRIPTION
Today’s Topics ■ Game of Terminology ■ Grant Writing Process ■ Relationships with Foundations ■ 3 Laws of Grant Writing ■ Q & ATRANSCRIPT
FOUNDATION GRANTS
Amy ShareGrant Writer
Introduction
■ Started in August 2015
■ Support 13 state offices
■ 2 FT, 1 new PT
Today’s Topics
■ Game of Terminology
■ Grant Writing Process
■ Relationships with Foundations
■ 3 Laws of Grant Writing
■ Q & A
Grant Terminology
Letter of Inquiry (LOI)
Proposal
Statement of Need
Outputs and Outcomes
Logic Model
A. General term for an application or request for funding
B. What we do and expected impact
C. Initial step in requesting funds
D. Enables foundations to understand issues in the community
E. Used to evaluate the effectiveness of a program
GRANT WRITING PROCESS
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 $-
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$464,480
$691,825
$966,107
$1,169,834
$1,583,898 $1,639,857
$1,754,662
$1,440,918 $1,463,135
$1,662,660
$1,883,924
13%
1 PT 1 FT 1 PT 1 FT
1 PT
2 FT 2 FT 1 PT
3 FT 1 PT
4 FT
2 FT 3 FT
49% 40% 35% 4% 7% -18%
2% 14%
Best Buddies International Foundation Funding2004-2014
21%
2 FT
Best Buddies Grant Writing Process1. Find the right source
– Foundation Center – Guide Star
2. Build a relationship 3. Send a proposal
4. Receive response– Thank them– Ask what changes
could have been made
5. Report to foundation
RELATIONSHIPS WITH
FOUNDATIONS
Most important step…
■ Grant writer = ghost writer
■ You are the local face of Best Buddies
■ Make that initial contact – Coffee meetings – Informational interviews – Attend local events – Local networking opportunities
Cultivating the Relationship
■ Attend foundation events
■ Collect proposal or LOI guidelines
■ Funding amount– What is a good amount?– Research past gifts – Negotiate with foundation
■ Ask for feedback on proposal
Final Steps
■ Submit proposal in accordance with guidelines – Make that deadline!
■ Waiting game
■ Respond to foundation’s answer – Thank you letter – Personal contact
Amy’s 3 Laws of Grant Writing 1. Find the right source.
2. Follow. The. Directions.
3. Remember the heart strings.
QUESTIONS?