HANDS-ONGRANT WRITING :HANDS-ONGRANT WRITING Session 2


GRANT WRITING :GRANT WRITING The objective is to learn: through hands-on activities and class interaction how to write a grant application. Grant writing looks easy after its done!


Donor Bill of Rights :Donor Bill of Rights Mission – Use of Donated Resources – Capacity and Effectiveness. Governing Board – Prudent Judgment - Stewardship. Financial statements.


Slide 4:Use of gifts for intended purposes. Acknowledgement and recognition. Respect and confidentiality. Professional relationships.


Slide 5:Who is seeking donations. The opportunity to opt out of mailing lists. Prompt, truthful and forthright answers.


TYPES OF GRANTS :Block Grant Bridge Funding Challenge Grant Endowment General Operating In-Kind Matching Grant Project/Program Funding Restricted Grant Seed Grant Technology Grant Unrestricted Grant TYPES OF GRANTS


Types of Federal Grants :Types of Federal Grants Formula Earmarked Funds Project Initiative Discretionary


TYPES OF GRANTMAKERS :TYPES OF GRANTMAKERS Community Foundations Corporate (company-sponsored) Foundation Corporate Giving (direct giving) Program Private Foundations Operating Foundations Public Charities (grantmaking public charities)


How the course will work :How the course will work Steps to writing the grant Homework delivered to Jackie and Mary Anne online Reporting back online Actual writing delivered to Jackie & Mary Anne online


The ABCs of Grant Writing :The ABCs of Grant Writing Contact the Funder Parts of the application that can be boilerplated Follow the Instructions!!!!! Think about the reviewer Jettison the jargon. Request an appropriate amount of dollars Know your organization’s history with the funder. Use your people connections Find a good editor. Have the proper person in your organization sign off on the proposal Keep control of the proposal One direct contact with the funder Get used to rejection


ABCs Continued :ABCs Continued Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Keep your presentation professional - but modest. Get it to the funder on time. Address the cover letter and label to a person. Make the follow-up call. If you get the YES! OH, HAPPY DAY If you get a “no,” Bummer Read the Contract carefully. Get ready to report. Report completely and on time WXYZ. Patience & Persistence!!!


Slide 12:Delaware Valley Grantmakers Common Grant Application


Mission Statement :Mission Statement Develop a mission statement for your project . . . . Some ideas.


HOMEWORK: :HOMEWORK: Download ( http://www.dvg.org ) and read the Delaware Valley Grant Makers Common Application cover to cover. Highlight important things. Determine activities you could delegate and make a list (titles) of the persons you might ask to complete these tasks. Develop a mission statement. Prepare your responses get it back to us on line. Read the attachments we provided and understand their importance.