1. Executive Summary Sit Analysis and Op Plan v5 6.13.06
Grant Writing
Executive Summary Sit Analysis and Op Plan v
Jason Amidon Joe Rohl Jamie Johnholtz
Strengths
Weaknesses
Diversified revenue stream – Government, Corporate, Foundation
Track record of success in Government grants
Proven execution process
Ability to plan and generate a pipeline of revenue
Strong value proposition as under-funded District
Applies well to capital outlay items / technology / etc.
Provides non-tax revenue when soliciting private / corporate sources
Gives potential for growth / change in programs – services
Independent of Levy politics
Requires dedicated employee
Need to establish system for developing / coordinating responses
Government grants are high work low success rate
Non-government grants will require special skill set
Increased budget pressures at Federal level may impact availability
Need to re-apply annually in many cases
Not the best source of funding for curriculum – can be volatile
May need time from District leaders to execute Corporate
Demographics – income and diversity may limit our eligible status
Opportunities
Threats
Can establish relationships with local Corporations and Foundations
Non-government grant sources have not been pursued historically
Vast majority of grant writing has been for federal / state grants
Have not had a district wide organized effort
Potential for improved results
Increased amount of application possible
Competition with private sector who has weaker needs
For District leaders to become engaged in high return activity
Benchmarks and best practices are replicatable / applicable
Information from district wide organized effort benefits other budget
activity
Competition with neighbor districts with similar needs reduces wins
Federal and state grants will be in higher demand / less available
Funding initial startup of grant writing engine – a leap of faith
Developing an accurate system of turning business needs into grants
Competition with private sector who is better funded
Limited budgets for matching funds