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The document is a transcript of a webinar focused on winning grants, hosted by TechSoup and featuring experts who provide guidance on the grant-writing process. It covers essential topics such as identifying grant opportunities, developing impactful projects based on community needs, and creating successful proposals. Additionally, it offers resources and tools available to nonprofits for grant research and fundraising management.
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- 1. Winning Grants December9, 2010 Audio is only available by calling this number: Conference Call: 866-740-1260; Access Code: 6339392 Sponsored by
- 2. Using ReadyTalk Chat& raise hand All lines are muted If you lose your internet connection, reconnect using the link emailed to you. If you lose your phone connection, re-dial the phone number and re-join. ReadyTalk support: 800-843-9166
- 3. You are beingrecorded… Streaming into Second Life This seminar will be available on the TechSoup website along with past webinar presentations: www.techsoup.org/go/webinars You will receive a link to this presentation, material and links. After the webinar, you can ask follow-up questions in our Community Forum: http:// bit.ly/tsgrant Twitter hashtags: #techsoup
- 4. Winning Grants Presenters: Stephanie Gerding, Kami Griffiths Sponsored by
- 5. We are workingtoward a time when every nonprofit and social benefit organization on the planet has the technology resources and knowledge they need to operate at their full potential.
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- 7. Today’s Speakers KamiGriffiths TechSoup Global Stephanie Gerding TechSoup for Libraries Independent Library Consultant Assisting with chat questions: Sarah Washburn & Catherine Hurd, TechSoup Global
- 8. apply the basicprocess of grant work; develop grant projects based on community needs and planning; identify the types of funders learn about free resources for finding funding opportunities and valuable discounted software products to aid your grant work, including GrantStation . be excited & motivated about grant work! Ground We Will Cover You will learn how to: What are you hoping to get out of today’s discussion?
- 9. New to grantwork? Grant work involves four things you probably have experience with: finding information, answering questions, serving the community, and building relationships.
- 10. Have you writtena grant proposal?
- 11. It’s all aboutthe people… not the money
- 12. Grant Cycle
- 13. Wishing, Dreaming, Hoping,Planning What are your 3 wishes? Envision a better future -make the choices. Who will be changed -how? “ A goal is a dream with a deadline.” -Napoleon Hill, early American author of personal success
- 14. Fundamentals of TeamworkElevator Speech Use Volunteers! Grant Coordinator Organizing the Grant Team
- 15. Grant Cycle
- 16. The fastest wayto success is by planning. Prioritize needs & write it all down.
- 17. Grant Cycle
- 18. It’s About People…Grant project = the answer to a compelling issue that exists in your community. How can you help solve this issue? literacy, job seeking skills, educational support, school drop-out rates, provide safe place, close digital divide, health issues
- 19. Discovering and Designing the Grant Project Start with Strategic Plans and Needs Assessments Creative Brainstorming Community Involvement Defining and Planning Possible Projects Goals, Objectives, Activities and Outcomes Timeline Budget Evaluation Plan
- 20. Outcome Based EvaluationOutcome = Impact on end user Behavior Attitude Skills Knowledge Condition/state Know where you started. Are you spending resources on projects and programs that are making a difference?
- 21. What Makes aGood Project?
- 22. What Makes aGood Project? Addresses community needs Offers something new, innovative, or creative Offers a model that can be replicated Maximizes your resources Has tangible outcomes or products Has a reasonable budget and realistic timeline Includes community partners Has SMART objectives Has an evaluation plan that measures progress Causes a change in behavior, attitude, skill, life condition or knowledge Sustainable
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- 24. What target populationdid your grant project(s) serve?
- 25. Justifying Technology NeedsTie to your mission, goals and the people served A new model of community communication Empowers and engages customers Saves staff time - efficiency and productivity Solves universal problems/issues Provides disability access Allows job training assistance Extends reach into the community Closes the digital divide Organizes volunteer opportunities and information Specific technology functions Enables data collection and measurement
- 26. Grant Cycle
- 27. Government: Federal (grants.gov)State Local Private: Foundations (foundationcenter.org) Corporations and Businesses Clubs and Organizations Professional and Trade Associations Categories of Grants
- 28. Resources for FindingGrants
- 29. Library Grants Blog http://librarygrants.blogspot.com
- 30. What grant sourcesand resources do you recommend?
- 31. Grant Cycle
- 32. Creating and Submittingthe Winning Grant Proposal Telling the Story Keep the Audience in Mind It’s Easier the Second Time Seek Feedback
- 33. Common Grant ComponentsCover Letter, Title Sheet, Table of Contents Abstract/Summary Organizational Overview Statement of Needs/Justification Project Description Timeline/Activities/Methods Budget Evaluation Process Appendix
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- 35. Grant Cycle
- 36. Implement, Evaluate, ContinueDon’t give up! Ask for reviewers’ comments Strategize a new approach Revise and edit Try another source CELEBRATE! Then: thank the funder, stay in touch tell appropriate officials/staff send out a press release begin activities (eval, hiring, buying)
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- 38. "Please" is themost important funding word, but there are others! Plan, prepare, and go for it! People Planning Priorities Purpose Pursuit Partnerships Passion Positivity Persuasion Precision Pitch Perseverance
- 39. If you don’task, you won’t get! “ I have tried raising money by asking for it, and by not asking for it. I always got more by asking for it.” --Millard Fuller, founder, Habitat for Humanity Good Luck with Grants!
- 40. Questions? Submit yourquestions using the chat box.
- 41. Continue the Discussion…Additional questions can be answered by posting in in our Community Forum: http://bit.ly/tsgrant
- 42. Fundraising Tools AvailableThrough TechSoup BlackbaudNow with Matchfinder Starter fundraising package for nonprofits. Admin fee: $30 DonorPerfect Subscription-based fundraising and donor management. Admin fee: $60 eTapestry Web-based donor contact management and fundraising software. Admin fee: $60 Telosa Exceed! Basic 3.0 Software for streamlining fundraising and donor management tasks Admin fee: $299 GiftWorks Standard Donor desktop management solution. Admin fee: $25 GrantStation Web-based grant research and grant seeking tools. Admin fee: $399 NOZA Prospect Database Web-based database of charitable giving for grant research; Admin fee: $14 one week subscription/$680 one year subscription Software4Nonprofits DONATION Donor management software for small to mid-sized organizations. Admin fee: $20
- 43. Special GrantStation offerfor Libraries Libraries can offer access to GrantStation as one of their searchable databases for Patrons at a very inexpensive rate. Libraries can provide GrantStation with their IP address(es) so each computer in their library has access to the GrantStation website. GrantStation provides Quick Reference Cards for the Reference Desk so when Patrons ask for assistance it can be provided quickly and easily.
- 44. Thank you toour Webinar Sponsor! ReadyTalk offers dedicated product demos for TechSoup organizations 4 times per week. For more information: pages.readytalk.com/techsoup.html
- 45. Thank you! Please complete the post event survey! Kami Griffiths, [email protected], 415-633-9392
Editor's Notes
- #6 TechSoup.org offers nonprofits a one-stop resource for technology needs by providing free information, resources, and support. In addition to online information and resources, we offer a product philanthropy service through which nonprofits can access donated and discounted technology products, generously provided by corporate and nonprofit technology partners.
- #12 finding information, answering questions, serving the community, and building relationships.
- #24 We’ll also have them share their successes….
- #29 This slide has “layers.” View in Slide Show mode to see. I used it to let them know that while it was overwhelming, we have some “top picks” for them.
- #35 Don’t be apprehensive about contacting the funder if you have questions that aren’t answered in the RFP or application materials. Most charitable organizations have been created out of a desire to be part of the solution to societal problems. The reason they extend grants is to help fulfill their own missions. Funders want to give money away to meet their goals, it is their job, and they are there to help. Of course, be certain you've done your research first and that you're not asking a question already answered in their documentation. You don’t want to bother a funder and become a nuisance, but if you call with a realistic inquiry, it should be welcomed. An added benefit is that the funder will be familiar with your proposal before it has been submitted. This is a good way to start building a communicative partnership with the funder. Building trust and identifying mutual goals is essential to successful grant work. You may even want to set up a time to meet in person with local funders to start building good relationships.