1. Designing an Effective Sustainability Strategy presented by Sharon Schnelle Sponsored through

2. Goals of Training Participants will understand  The basics of resource acquisition (FORM)  Sustainability Plan Development  Advocating for Support  Where to go to find funding

3. Training AGENDA Welcome & Introduction Basics of Resource Acquisition Sustainability Plan Development Building Collaboration Advocating for Support Finding Funding

4. Understanding the Basics of Resource Acquisition FORM - (Foundation of Resource Management) The most essential element to remember in grantwriting / resource acquisition and program sustainability is diversification of funding streams !  It is best to not have all your eggs in one basket especially if the program or agency is completely grant driven The type of funding source will dictate the type of proposal or approach you take to securing funding

5. Federal State Local Foundations Corporations Investments/ Endowments Volunteers In-kind Private Donors Other

6. Sustainability There is no one formula or answer to the sustainability challenge, but  Can provide a road map to guide your program's community partners  Can strengthen community partners' buy-in and understanding of the efforts needed to keep your program operating and improving  Be program’s marketing tool to potential investors  Can guide ongoing management efforts of the program

7. Sustainability Plan Components Sustainability Plan Template & Checklist Building Collaboration Advocating for Support Research potential funding sources

8. Finding Out What Is Available Sources for Information  Internet  Periodicals  Library  Seminars

9. Internet - Websites The Grantsmanship Center - www.tgci.com The Foundation Center - www.fdncenter.org GuideStar.org – www.guidestar.org GrantsNet - http://www.os.dhhs.gov/grants/index.shtml The Federal Register - http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html Grants.gov – http://grants.gov/Index Ohio Grant Makers – www.ohiograntmakers.org

10. Periodicals The Chronicle of Philanthropy - http://philanthropy.com/ TGCI Magazine - http://www.tgci.com/publications/magSubscript.asp Dollars & Sense - http://www.ouw.org/ouwpublic/Publications.htm

11. Library Foundation Directory Ohio Grants Guide Grant Writing Books

12. Seminars The Grantsmanship Center The Grant Institute Foundation Seminars –  Cincinnati Health Foundation – healthfoundation.org Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services

13. Final Notes Review and Final Thoughts Next Steps Feedback for the program

14. Contacts Sharon Schnelle smschnelle@dps.state.oh.us 614.466.0346