The document provides an overview of grant development for non-profits. It discusses identifying projects that address community needs, developing proposals that align with funder missions, and writing competitive grant applications. The key steps include determining unmet needs, developing project ideas, identifying appropriate funders, and crafting proposals with elements like objectives, methodology, evaluation plans, and budgets. Different types of funding sources are covered, like foundations, corporations, and government grants. Overall, the document offers guidance on finding and applying for grants to support non-profit projects.
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Grant Development for Nonprofits
1. Grant Development for Non Profits Key Speaker Melanie Swift MNM Director of Nonprofit Services CharityNet USA AdministratorNicole Roach Marketing CoordinatorCharityNet USA HBIF Meeting 12-09 A Seminar By:
2. Welcome! CharityNet USA: A “One-stop” resource center for nonprofit organizations nationwide! Key Speaker: Melanie Swift Questions Recorded Webinar Available At: http://www.charitynetusa.com/webinararchive/index.php
3. Agenda Grant Funding Overview Identifying Projects Developing the Idea Proposal Outline & Contents Funder Identification
4. Grant Writing Overview In the public and nonprofit sectors, foundation and government grant funding is a major source of operational revenue. Knowing the steps involved is essential for those working in an organization's development department. Eloquent writing skills-including exceptional spelling and grammar, and the ability to follow directions are essential.
5. Grant Writing Overview The process of grant writing includes: Identifying Matching Communicating Implementing Reporting
6. Identifying Projects What are the unmet needs in the community that the applicant agency is positioned to meet? How do you know this is a need? What data is available to document the need? Is the project within the mission of the applicant agency? What is a reasonable scope for the project?
7. Identifying Projects Once a project is identified, consider: If the project is implemented: Who would do it? Where would it be done? Who would benefit from it? What would the specific benefits be?
8. Developing the Idea Developing a proposal idea requires knowledge of the applicant agency and the funder. You must know both agencies’: Missions Board Affiliations Organizational and Administrative Structures Current Services and Projects Anticipated Results
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11. The Grant Proposal Grant proposals generally include versions of the following sections: Executive Summary Introduction (Organizational Background) Need Statement (Problem Statement) Objectives Methodology Evaluation Techniques Sustainability Budget