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"FYI", not endorsements AstraZeneca is proud to sponsor
a "Grant Writing Training Workshop for
Advocacy Organizations" on May 6, 2004 at the Desmond
Hotel and Conference Center located at 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany from
9:00 am - 3:00 pm. The objective of this FREE workshop is to demystify the
grant writing process and provide key personnel in your organization with
the skills to be successful in winning a grant. The session will explain
how to develop ideas, identify funding sources, write effective proposals,
and understand the often subtle factors that tip funding decisions. Please
share this invitation and workshop flyer with your members, partners,
affiliates and RSVPs can be sent via at gabrielle.king@verizon.net or by fax to (518) 274-1656. Thank you and I look forward to seeing you on May 6. Grant Writing Tools Web Sites Where can you find sample grant application forms? This paper lists a wide variety of grant application forms, sample proposals, sample budgets and other resources from foundations and government sources. Some of the material is available in Spanish and other languages as noted below. There are also links to online grantwriting and fundraising tutorials and courses that are free. There is a section with links to US Federal forms in this article. http://www.nonprofits.org/npofaq/19/64.html Developing Competitive SAMHSA Grant Applications http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/TAManual/toc.htm The Institute for Youth
Development has received funding to support grantwriting workshops for
faith based and community groups interested in applying for federal
grants. Note the workshop schedule below that includes PA and Albany NY scheduled for 2004. HHS emphasizes the importance of community collaborations applying for support of healthy marriages programming. Collaborations can include organizations and groups such as welfare, faith-based, extension and other educational entities, health and mental health. The training includes general information on the federal funding process, guidance on researching grants, writing tips and an introduction to program evaluation. Workshop participants can receive follow up, free assistance, from IYD, as they prepare a grant proposal. If you do not attend the workshops, this free assistance from IYD would not be available. Conferences are designed to assist faith-based and community organizations in producing high-quality, competitive applications for federal grants. Sessions will include general information on the federal funding process, guidance on researching grants, grant writing tips, as well as an introduction to program evaluation. Conferences will include general sessions as well as one-on-one technical assistance sessions. Registration for all conferences will be on a first-come, first-served basis with pre-registration required. If you have questions, please contact Betty Barrett at IYD (phone (703) 471-8750 ext 132; fax (703) 471-8409; bbarrett@youthdevelopment.org 2003 -2004 Schedule Compassion Capital Fund Grant Writing Workshops 2003 2004 The website is: http://www.youthdevelopment.org/programs.htm Learn to Make Wise Economic Decisions for Your Nonprofit — with the New Publication, Economic Decision-Making by Nonprofit Organizations In today’s operating climate, nonprofit organizations are being asked to do more with less. How can nonprofit managers leverage existing resources to achieve their goals in these challenging times? In the new book, Effective Economic Decision-Making by Nonprofit Organizations, editor Dennis Young and a team of 12 leading experts offer solutions to help nonprofits make the best possible use of resources while keeping in mind the special goals, mission orientation, constraints, and cultures of nonprofit organizations. Using proven business models and real-world examples from successful nonprofits, the authors address such key economic decisions as:
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Final Report: Opening the Door to Your Next Grant Grant writing can be exciting. You build momentum for a project or funding opportunity, craft a well written funding case and hopefully are rewarded with the support to carry out the proposed program. Time goes by, and the dreaded task of writing the final report looms on your calendar. Admittedly I will look for other things to do before sitting down to write a report. However, when approached from the right frame of mind, reports serve as an excellent vehicle to obtain future support from the funder. First, the report puts your organization back in front of the people making funding decisions. It may have been as long as a year that you had substantive contact with the funder, especially if it was a corporation or small foundation. The final report is a great opportunity to reintroduce your organization or program to the sponsor. Second, you get to tell your story -- the successes (and challenges) you faced during the grant period. Write about the good work you have done and the problems you have solved. And third, you can lay the ground work for future funding needs; what you could not accomplish during the funding cycle, how the current program will be expanded or other opportunities you may have identified while carrying out the original project. Most grants, other than outright sponsorships, have a reporting requirement. Depending on the award period, funders may request a mid-year and final report for a one-year grant, or an annual and final report for a multi-year grant. If the sponsor has a specific report format you will obviously follow it closely. They may provide a preset form, or ask that you use certain subject headings or respond to specific questions in writing a report narrative. For large grants, the final project expenditures may also be requested. If a form or questions are not provided, use a letter format addressed to the program officer or executive director. Like most funding requests, the report should be short and to the point. Begin with a thank you to the sponsor (remember to name the sponsor here) for their generous support of the "XYZ" project or program. Continue with a brief restatement of original need, followed by the program's goals and objectives. This helps remind (or acquaint) the reader of your project and what you set out to accomplish. Next, describe the project's results or outcomes. You may want to use bulleted statements or lists so the reader can quickly see your achievements. Always include numbers here if they are available and appropriate. You may also add a case study or brief story to personalize the results for the reader. Following the outcomes, talk briefly about what you learned during the project, what new needs or opportunities may have been identified and ideas for future work. This is where you begin a dialogue for future funding. End with another "thank you" and an invitation to call you with any comments or questions. As a courtesy, follow up the report with a phone call to see that it was received and met the reporting requirements. It is unlikely you will be asked for a personal meeting with staff, but you can offer that you are available to meet, or ask if you can call the next time you are in area. Some funders limit how often you can reapply for funding, so this is also a good time to ask when the next grant cycle is and if you are eligible to reapply. Finally, remember to send a copy of the report to board members, your director and program staff that had significant roles in the project. Add a personal thank you for their help in successfully completing the project. Final reports are a necessary and important part of the grants process. By using them to your advantage, you can develop lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with your program sponsors. A contribution from Larry Trachtman to Grants & Foundations Review. More information about Larry can be found at: http://charitychannel.com/resources/Detailed/583.html.
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