Proposal Development Guidelines for Signature Grantee Semi-Finalists The Covenant Foundation

I. Project Logic Model II. Full Proposal Budget Inside this Presentation:

Project Logic Model

Goals of this Presentation Introduce the concept of a project logic model and its basic components Describe the components of a well- designed project plan Present a model that is aligned with The Covenant Foundation grant proposals

What is a Logic Model? A logic model... is a framework for presenting a streamlined picture of a program, initiative, or intervention shows evidence of the logical relationships among the resources that are invested, the activities that take place, and the benefits or changes that result is the core of program planning, evaluation, program management and communications

Why Use a Logic Model? A logic model can: bring detail to broad goals make underlying beliefs explicit about how and why a program is expected to work help to identify gaps in program logic that might hinder success build understanding and promote consensus about what a program is summarize complex projects, enabling effective communication with stakeholders, funders, and other audiences

Outputs Outcomes (Short and Long Term) InputsActivities Planned WorkIntended Results Logic Model: Project Design

Planned Work: Inputs Definition: the “resources” and “capital” marshalled toward project implementation, e.g.: Outputs Outcomes (Short and Long Term) InputsActivities staff and volunteers time facilities supplies funding materials existing organizations potential collaborating partners existing organizational or interpersonal networks

Planned Work: Activities classes events training/professional development mentoring curriculum development Outputs Outcomes (Short and Long Term) InputsActivities Definition: the “services” and “actions” of your project, e.g.:

Intended Results: Outputs number of classes, workshops, etc. participation rates hours of services provided amount of materials produced and distributed web and social media outputs: website visitors, blog posts or comments, Facebook activity, “retweets,” etc. Outputs Outcomes (Short and Long Term) InputsActivities Definition: the quantifiable amount of project activities, e.g.:

Intended Results: Outcomes Outputs Outcomes (Short and Long Term) InputsActivities skills knowledge behavior attitudes Definition: the resulting benefits for your target population(s), such as changes in: HeadHeartHands Skills Knowledge Behaviors Attitudes

S.M.A.R.T. Outcomes Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Timed

Outputs Outcomes (Short and Long Term) InputsActivities Planned WorkIntended Results Logic Model: Project Design

Logic Model: Project Theory The Statement of Need: A clear succinct statement that describes: the situation or challenge to be addressed; the cause of the situation; and those affected by it. Show evidence of need. Context: The factors in the external environment, both barriers and supports, that will impact your ability to address the need. Assumptions: Beliefs about the need or situation; the behavior, motivations, and learning styles of the target population; the external and internal environments; and what the project can reasonably achieve. Assumptions explain why you believe your project will succeed. Other Models: Approaches to addressing the need that have been tried by you or others, and whose successes and/or failures you are now drawing upon for your planning.

Mapping the Model onto Proposal Development Statement of Need –Need –Context –Assumptions –Other Models Description of Project –Activities Intended Results –Outputs –Outcomes

Proposal Development Staff –Inputs Organizational Capacity –Inputs Budget –Inputs Innovation –Other Models Challenges/Pitfalls –Context Contribution to the Field –Outcomes

Full Proposal Budget

Using the Budget Template Expenses: Personnel, Supplies, Other Project Budget and Request to Foundation Revenue: In-Kind Other Grants Program Fees Other (i.e. individual contributions) Simply enter numbers. Formulas are already set.

Budget Guidelines Personnel Focus on expenses directly related to the proposed program No overhead

Financial Statement Form Revenue: –Contributions –Fees and Dues –Grants –Earned Income –Other Expenses: –Personnel –Professional Fees –Occupancy Costs/Rent –Travel and Meetings –Supplies and Equipment –Communications –Other –Other non-recurring expenses (i.e. capital expense) Note: This form corresponds to the most recent completed fiscal year.

Audited Financial Statements Preferred: Copy of the most recent audited financial statements. If audited financial statements are not available, then submit a copy of the most recent unaudited financial statements. If neither are available, please contact a Foundation staff member who can discuss special circumstances (new organizations, fiscal sponsors, etc.)