1. Attracting Support for Specific Programs

2. What do we mean by attracting support for specific programs?
Having others run the program
Having someone else provide funding or resources for the program
Having someone else house the program

3. Why attract support for specific programs?
To make a program permanent
To get support unlikely sources
To make a limited-time program last longer
To become less dependent on any one source of support
To raise support for the whole organization

4. When should you attract support for a specific program?
Throughout the life of the program
When the program isn't something your group plans to continue doing
When the program was the result of a "one-time" grant

5. Whom should you try to attract support from?
Civic organizations
Governmental officials or bodies
Other social service or public health agencies
Key community influentials
Foundations and other grantmakers

6. How do you attract support for specific programs?
Decide what program you want to attract support for.
Decide what kind of support you want to look for.
Decide who is most likely to provide that support.
Come up with a specific written request for the support.
Follow up:
Make yourself available for any questions.
Contact the potential supporter for their decision.
Be ready to help them begin.

7. General tips in attracting and keeping support:
Be helpful to others.
Thank supporters publicly.
Stay informed about client populations, new service opportunities, and the community as a whole.
Give supporters lots of feedback about their efforts.
Show that your program is needed and effective.