FOUNDATION GRANTS Amy Share Grant Writer

Introduction ■ Started in August 2015 ■ Support 13 state offices ■ 2 FT, 1 new PT

Today’s Topics ■ Game of Terminology ■ Grant Writing Process ■ Relationships with Foundations ■ 3 Laws of Grant Writing ■ Q & A

Grant Terminology  Letter of Inquiry (LOI)  Proposal  Statement of Need  Outputs and Outcomes  Logic Model A.General term for an application or request for funding B.What we do and expected impact C.Initial step in requesting funds D.Enables foundations to understand issues in the community E.Used to evaluate the effectiveness of a program

GRANT WRITING PROCESS

1 PT 1 FT 1 PT 1 FT 1 PT 2 FT 2 FT 1 PT 3 FT 1 PT 4 FT 2 FT 3 FT 49% 40% 35% 4% 7% -18% 2% 14% Best Buddies International Foundation Funding % 2 FT

Best Buddies Grant Writing Process 1.Find the right source – Foundation Center – Guide Star 2.Build a relationship 3.Send a proposal 4. Receive response – Thank them – Ask what changes could have been made 5. Report to foundation

RELATIONSHIPS WITH FOUNDATIONS

Most important step… ■ Grant writer = ghost writer ■ You are the local face of Best Buddies ■ Make that initial contact – Coffee meetings – Informational interviews – Attend local events – Local networking opportunities

Cultivating the Relationship ■ Attend foundation events ■ Collect proposal or LOI guidelines ■ Funding amount – What is a good amount? – Research past gifts – Negotiate with foundation ■ Ask for feedback on proposal

Final Steps ■ Submit proposal in accordance with guidelines – Make that deadline! ■ Waiting game ■ Respond to foundation’s answer – Thank you letter – Personal contact

Amy’s 3 Laws of Grant Writing 1.Find the right source. 2.Follow. The. Directions. 3.Remember the heart strings.

QUESTIONS?