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1 Roza Grigoryan J.R. Ingles Scott Rosefield Olga Lenskaya Consulting for the Darfur Rehabilitation Project

2 Founded by a group of Darfurians in the U.S.A. Currently located in Newark, New Jersey Strength is EDUCATION and TRUTH TELLING –Bearing witness –Educating the public –Fostering conflict resolution –Seeking justice About Darfur Rehabilitation Project

3 Crayons and Paper Crayons and Paper Telling the Children’s Story While the Sudanese Government Denies Reality Dr. Jerry Ehrlich of DRP

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8 Refugee camp in Sudan where Dr. Ehrlich worked for Doctors Without Borders The ICC indicts President Omar Al-Bashir Sudan forces foreigners to leave the camp

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10 Art as a Catalyst for Raising Awareness Raising public awareness about the organization, its mission and programs. Expanding a network of potential funders, volunteers and supporters Raising money for the current needs

11 Sustainable Future Sustainable Future Establish contact with potential key funders Increase awareness regarding the issue Grants and Charity Events Personal Networking

12 PIA Deliverables Increase the funding base Recruit and secure long term volunteers Expand a database Produced and submitted grants Produce and deliver a final report

13 Long-Term Funding Current income sources: donations earnings from speaking engagements Future funds: hire permanent staff implement and expand DRP programs Funding opportunities researched by the PDPM group of Fall 2009

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15 OrganizationApplication Deadline & Processing Time Application RequirementsSuggested application deadline & Reasoning The Ford Foundation http://www.fordfound.org/gra nts/inquiry/1 On a rolling basis Approval time: up to 3 months Online Form (each answer is limited to 100 words): - personal info - description of the organization - who will be engage in the project and their qualifications - the purpose of the project - other issues the project will address - estimated overall budget for the project ($ amount) - period of time for which funds are being requested - benefiting location Optional: upload any documents Suggested submission date: April 9 th. The easiest and the shortest in terms of the requirements application. The Rockefeller Foundation http://www.rockefellerfoundati on.org/funding- requests/funding- request.aspx On a rolling basisOnline Form (each question is limited to 100 words): - describe the project and indicate the amount of support (in U.S. dollars) that you are seeking - list the specific, measurable results you would seek to achieve in this effort - to which of the Foundation’s initiatives does this funding inquiry relateinitiatives - history of the previous RD funding if any - personal info If selected, the organization will be asked to submit a full proposal (no requirements) Suggested submission date: April 16 th. In comparison with the previous funder, the RF requires a project evaluation plan and a full proposal (if selected). In addition, a review of the RF initiatives must be performed. The Open Society Institute and Soros Foundation http://www.soros.org/grants/a pplication/grant_apply_step_ 1_view On a rolling basis Approval time: up to 5 months Targeted program: East Africa Initiative Instructions: Download and fill out application and budget forms; submit via email to info@osiea.orginfo@osiea.org Application form: - title of the project, amount requested, organization info - the aims of the proposed project (up to 5 sen-ces) - short description of the primary beneficiaries - your organization’s budget for 2009 (itemized estimates of expected income (internally generated and donor funding) and expenses in US dollars) - other sources of external funding for the project if any - history of previous OSI funding if any - a brief description of the organization (up to 4 paragraphs) - a full project proposal of no more than eight pages will measure the progress and success of the project (short-term, long-term) Budget form: Usually covers such items as staff salaries, travel, media, events, and office expenses. Suggested submission date: April 23 th. In comparison with the previous funder, the OSI requires additional information such as a detailed project budget description and the organization’s budget for 2009. Sample Prospect Database

16 Evening of Art and Awareness to Benefit Darfur Rehabilitation Project Venue: Verlaine 110 Rivington street, New York, NY 10002 Event Type: Fundraiser Date and Time: March 21, 2010 from 7-9 Terms of Contribution: Lounge Area Rental Fee:$1000 Beverages: $144 Staff: $150 In-kind Contributions:$1294 Cash Sales: $250 Donations$1150 TOTAL CONTRIBUTION:$2694.00

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18 Unheard Voices from Darfur: Art and Awareness with special guest, Dr. Jerry Ehrlich Venue: 9N Moore St, New York, NY 10013 Event Type: Fundraiser Date and Time: April 29, 2010 from 6-10pm Terms of Contribution: Gallery Space Rental Fee: $300 Beverages and Food: $245 In-kind Contributions: $545 Cash Sales (Children’s Art): $600 Donations $1500 TOTAL CONTRIBUTION: $2645

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20 Goal Setting & Success Our goal was to raise $5,000 We raised a total of $5,339 Remaining inventory of art for sale (total value: $1,000) New volunteers

21 Lessons Learned Working as a team can be challenging Planning and organizing events Working in the fast-moving environment of the non-profit industry Social networking

22 Future of DRP Engage new volunteers Solidify and expand DRP membership Set up weekly newsletter Engage in monthly events Work on greater fundraising plans

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