July 18, DeKalb County Human Development Nonprofit Partnership Grant INFORMATION BRIEFING

2 Purpose Human Development Nonprofit Partnership Grant To provide support to nonprofit agencies providing programs and services to DeKalb citizens that have a prevention or early intervention focus and meet an urgent community need. This funding year the program seeks to attract demonstrated experience in such service areas as violence to women, support of youth development, helping neighborhoods work with law enforcement, building family unity and capacity, and sharing strategies and resources for measured outcomes.

3 We are looking for…. Programs that: Emphasize prevention, early intervention and program sustainability Feature activities and task with measured outcomes Will adhere to application Guidelines and Instructions Collaborate with other service providers to identify gaps in services and work toward joint solutions Have an active fundraising plan, and knowledgeable and involved Board of Directors

4 We are looking for…. Programs that: Have a long range plan to become less dependent upon government funding Have a sound fiscal reputation Do not duplicate services when other service systems are available and accessible Are sensitive to our culturally diverse citizenry Use volunteers and in-kind contributions to the maximum extent possible Show how units of service are applied for specific outcomes

5 Goals To promote a comprehensive human development system for DeKalb County’s citizens To link service systems with one another and collaborate To ensure that programs funded serve the needs and interests of the citizens of DeKalb To encourage innovation and creative approaches to service delivery To ensure that there is as little service duplication as possible while acknowledging that the need in many cases is greater than services provided To encourage agencies to obtain alternative funding, where appropriate Human Development Nonprofit Partnership Grant

6 Review Process Phase 1 Review For Minimum “Threshold” Requirements The first phase consists of a review by Human Development staff to determine if the minimum requirements have been met. Applications not meeting the minimum requirements will be disqualified and will not proceed to the next review phase.

7 Review Process Minimum Threshold Requirements A complete, thorough application must be submitted by the deadline date & time. Service (s) being proposed for 2015 funding must be for a measurable number of DeKalb County residents. Application focuses on violence to women, support of youth development, helping neighborhoods work with law enforcement, building family unity and capacity, and sharing strategies and resources for measured outcomes. Agency must currently provide services in DeKalb County and have provided services for at least two (2) years proven track record of acceptable performance in providing services in DeKalb. Agency must be a Georgia Nonprofit Corporation and registered and licensed to do business in the State of Georgia at the time of application. Eligibility:

8 Review Process Minimum Threshold Requirements (Continued ) Applicant must have 501 (c) (3) tax exempt status. Agency has an active, governing body that meets at least quarterly. Agency must have an independent annual “audit and management report” resulting from an audit conducted by a certified public accountant that is as current as 2012 OR The 2015 Nonprofit Partnership funding request must not exceed 50% of the proposed budget for the overall program. Applicant applying for Victim Assistance Funds must have a Victim Assistance Certification from the State of Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. Must submit Attachments with assigned Appendix number as identified in the Application form and described in the Application Guidelines.

9 Review Process Start-up organizations Organizations that do not offer programs or initiatives in DeKalb County Individuals Capital projects Consultants Fundraising campaigns Endowment funds Debt reduction Planning or feasibility studies Furniture Furniture Fixtures Fixtures Equipment Equipment Out-of-state travel Out-of-state travel Cell phones Cell phones Ineligible Applicants / Activities

10 MISSION STATEMENT Human Services Coordinating Committee The Human Services Coordinating Committee (HSCC) reviews the Nonprofit Partnership Grant program and recommends improvements to move toward the goal of a seamless, cost effective human development system, in relationship to services provided by coordinating agencies. The HSCC also recommends policy as it relates to human development in DeKalb County.

11 DeKalb Human Services Coordinating Committee includes: Housing Authority Community Development Juvenile Court Parks & Recreation Planning & Sustainability Board of Health Keep DeKalb Beautiful Cooperative Extension Solicitor General GIS Office of the CEO Superior Court Sheriff’s Office Workforce Development Police Department Community Service Board Economic Development DFACS Library Child Advocacy Center Voter Registration Information System Board of Commissioners

12 REVIEW PROCESS Phase 2 Human Services Coordinating Committee (HSCC) Review Applications reaching the Phase 2 review stage will undergo scrutiny in two segments: One segment of reviews by specified teams Final summations by the entire Human Services Coordinating Committee

13 REVIEW PROCESS Phase 3 Review and recommendation by the Chief Executive Officer

14 REVIEW PROCESS Phase 4 Review and adoption of budget by the Board of Commissioners

15 Funding Availability for 2015 General Fund - $585,610 * Victim Assistance Fund - $ 362,500* * These are 2014 funding levels and are subject to change for All funding is also subject to availability and other pertinent factors that may apply.

Highlights of 2015 DeKalb County Human Development Nonprofit Partnership Grant Preparation and Submission

17 Application Preparation Make sure all of the answers are visible in boxes in Application before printing Separate each Attachment (Appendix) Secure the original and each copy of the Application with a single binder clip on each completed application More Information Nonprofit Partnership Grant

Planned Program Activities and Tasks or Set of Tasks that can be measured in "units of service" (i.e. assessments, deliveries, tutorials, referrals, evaluations, placements, meals, field trips, phone screenings, etc.) 1 st Quarter 2 nd Quarter 3 rd Quarter 4 th Quarter Percentage of Each Outcome Accomplished TO DATE: ACTUAL Number of Units of this Service ACTUAL Number of Clients Impacted by this Service ACTUAL Number of Units of this Service ACTUAL Number of Clients Impacted by this Service ACTUAL Number of Units of this Service ACTUAL Number of Clients Impacted by this Service ACTUAL Number of Units of this Service ACTUAL Number of Clients Impacted by this Service Projected Outcomes and Year End Totals Substance abuse awareness group sessions % of applicants will be able to express why they need the program 90% Team assessments % of applicants will be accepted into general referral system 100% Referral evaluation with partners % of applicants will be assigned a case worker and entered in to progress tracking 33% Individual counseling interviews % of program participants will take ownership of their progress planning and outcome measures 12% Grading and behavior test modules 28 75% of participants will remain engaged in program enough to prepare for best presentation of their progress Program completion certification process 22 72% of participants will complete all phases of the program and be able to communicate their next steps Units of Service Totals: AVERAGE of ACTUALS Impacted Clients Totals: Office Use ONLY… Rate of applied units of service in repeating scenarios to each participating client: % 18

19 Grant Submission DEADLINE: August 15, 2014 (by 5:00 p.m.) Absolutely no Applications will be accepted after the deadline time. Submit one (1) original and four (4) hardcopies, including Attachments. The original and each hardcopy must include attachments. DeKalb County Human Development William T. White Building 39 Rogers Street Atlanta, Georgia Thank you for your participation!