Developing the Proposal Idea Barbara A. Howell, M.A. PAD 5850

Know Your Agency What is the mission of your organization? Who are the board members? What is the organizational structure? How is your administration structured? What services/projects are you currently providing?

Identifying Projects What are the unmet needs of the community that your organization is positioned to meet? What are the gaps in community services that your agency can fill? What agencies provide similar services?

How do we know this is a need? Media reports Neighborhood/community surveys Law enforcement reports Expressed need of service users

Collaboration Who has an interest in this project? Beneficiaries Community agencies Civic organizations Government agencies Legislators

Results of project If the project is implemented Who would do it? Where would it be done? Who would benefit from it? What would the benefits be?