1. Entrepreneur Road Map: Nonprofit Presentation for Venable LLP Responsive Government Promoting Partnerships for a Better DC

2. Mission  To enhance the capacity of District government agencies, community and faith-based organizations, nonprofits, to identify, apply, and secure resources that advance the Mayor’s One City Action Plan and top public policy priorities – including education reform, financial stability, job creation, public safety, self determination, and sustainability… Core Functions  Grant and Resource Development Support  District’s State Single Point of Contact (SPOC)  Executive Leadership and Organizational Development Training and Technical Assistance  Donations Solicitation Oversight and Management  Collaboration and Partnership Building Best Practices

3.  Funding Alerts  Weekly online publication with Federal, Foundation, & District government, competitive grant opportunities, DC government procurement links + resource announcements are on OPGS’ website see: www.opgs.dc.govwww.opgs.dc.gov  Sign Up today for your copy  Grants Information Resource Center (GIRC)  OPGS staff support + four computer stations with access to searchable competitive grant funding databases such as:  Foundation Center Grant Postings – www.foundationcenter.org  GrantsDirect Grantmakers Listings – www.GrantsDirect.com  Grant Station International Insiders – www.GrantStation.com/international_ insiders

4.  OAPIA – Community Grants $75K (9/15/14) www.opgs.dc.govwww.opgs.dc.gov  DOEd – Preschool Development Grants: Expansion Grants $160M (10/14/14) www.grants.govwww.grants.gov  HHS – Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program $400K (10/14/14) www.grants.govwww.grants.gov  The Blackstone Charitable Foundation – Innovation Grants $3M (10/3/14) www.blackstone.com/citizenship/theblackstone- charitable-foundation/overviewwww.blackstone.com/citizenship/theblackstone- charitable-foundation/overview  Constellation/Exelon – E2 Energy to Education Grants $50K (10/1/14) www.constellation.com/documents/e2_grants_guidelines.pdf www.constellation.com/documents/e2_grants_guidelines.pdf

5.  Organize Documentations  501 (c) (3) Certificate, DUNS Number, Tax Identification Number, SAM Registration, IRS 990 & DCRA Certificate of Good Standing, Indirect Cost Rate  List of Key Office Personnel, Board of Directors, Consultants, and Partners along with their current bios and resumes  Organizational Strategic Plan including – Mission, Goals and Objectives, and Evaluation Methodology – Operating Budget, & Audited Financial Statements  Utilize the Funding Alert, GIRC, Foundation Center, Grants.gov to identify grants and eligibility requirements  See the Faith and Communities in Action Grant Writing Resource Guide @ www.bjatraining.org www.bjatraining.org  Proposal Writing Tips  Develop a comprehensive, and compelling proposal – use accurate/current data explaining why the funder should care, how your approach is different, & can make an impact  Demonstrate how your proposal meets the needs of the target population rather than yours otherwise you might set yourself up for failure  Describe the existing gap – e.g. knowledge, resource, or service – what is ought to be, and how funding can improve the proposed solution  Identify collaboration opportunities – built on shared values, missions, and resources

6. Office Address: 441 4 th St. NW, Suite 707N Washington, DC 20001 Main Office Number: (202) 727-8900; FAX (202) 727-1652 Director, Lafayette A. Barnes (202) 727-8901, email: Lafayette.Barnes@dc.govLafayette.Barnes@dc.gov Deputy Director/Manager, Nonprofit and Faith based Relations: Pat G. Henry (202) 727-0946, email: Pat.Henry@dc.govPat.Henry@dc.gov Donations Manager, Marcel Guy (202) 727-7996, email: Marcel.Guy@dc.govMarcel.Guy@dc.gov Collaboration Manager, Michael Benjamin (202) 727-4940, email: Michael.Benjamin@dc.gov Michael.Benjamin@dc.gov GIRC Coordinator: John Duckworth (202) 727-7998, email: John.Duckworth@dc.gov John.Duckworth@dc.gov Receptionist, Novella Simmons, (202-727-8900), email Novella.Simmons@dc.govNovella.Simmons@dc.gov Intern: Javaughn Mark, (202) 727-727-7996, email: Javaughn.Marks@dc.govJavaughn.Marks@dc.gov OPGS Contact Information