Grant Development for Legal Immigration Services September 30, 2009 Jack Holmgren, Esq. Pat Maloof, Ph.D.

Objectives Describe the importance of planning and research for the development of a fundraising strategy Understand the major sources of funds for non- profits Identify major resources that list funding opportunities Identify two funding concepts

Question 1 In a recession, Foundations receive more grant applications. True False

APPLY! During a recession, applications to foundations actually decline, thus increasing your chances of review, so apply, apply!

Planning Clear fundraising goals Diversify funding sources Articulate need for program Identify agency assets and needs Apply to funders that are a right fit Think evaluation and recordkeeping

Questions for Planning How does program or project serve mission or priorities of agency? Program or project goals Population(s) to be served Number of people to be served Indirect costs

Questions for Planning (2) Specific program or project activities Concrete deliverables and timelines How will success be measured? Describe the evaluation component

Questions for Planning (3) Projected length of program or project Partners, if any Expenditures Revenue sources Sustainability

Remember Due Diligence Evaluation

Major Funding Sources* Government – Federal, State, Local Corporations Foundations – Local, Community, Family Individuals (Major source of giving in U.S.) * Carter McNamara. Overview of Nonprofit Fundraising Sources and Approaches

Government Federal, State, or Local Larger amounts of money Fixed process Wide range of opportunities

Government Federal, State, or Local (2) Application process may seem difficult or intimidating Unspent funds may need to be returned unless roll-over is allowed (not always allowed)

Resources – Federal Government

Corporations Large Corporations/ Corporate Foundations Small Corporations

Corporations Questions to Consider What companies give to my local community? Which ones give to organizations like mine? Would in-kind donations be helpful? Who is on their Board?

Question 2 Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) is a source of direct funding. True False

Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) Affinity group for immigrant/refugee funders Useful and focused on our field Current thinking and strategies on funding NOT a source of funding

Foundations Small-Family Community Large-Family

Foundations Questions to Consider Who are the funders in my geographic region? Who funds programs in my area of interest? Who has funded organizations like mine?

Foundations Questions to Consider (2) Who provides the type of support I need? Who has given in the range of funding that I need? Who is on the Board of the foundation?

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Question 3 The best approach is to send a full proposal to a foundation once you know its interest so that they know exactly what you are offering. True False

Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTA) Very useful If you get it, it tends to continue Difficult to get the first time

Individuals On-going source Givers are also advocates Volunteers can be a helpful resource Takes time to develop Requires significant support from Board

Resources – Proposal Writing* g%20a%20funding%20proposal.pdf g%20a%20funding%20proposal.pdf pdf -1.pdf df df * Remember to write a clear, strong cover letter that explains the relationship of the proposal to the priorities of the funder.

Proposal Concept # 1: Immigrant Integration Naturalization Weaves established and newcomer communities together Positive outcomes for existing community 85% of imm. families are mixed status 75% of children of imm. are U.S. citizens Eliminate language barrier via ESL

Immigrant Integration Naturalization Newcomer community commits to learning civic process and engages with broader community Receiving community promotes citizenship, opportunities for community participation Benefits all through collaboration by philanthropy, civil society, newcomers

Immigrant Integration Naturalization Revitalizes declining communities Stronger communities thru inclusion Increased productivity Expanded base of workers Expanded base of consumers Expanded base of taxpayers Expanded base of entrepreneurs

Proposal Concept # 2: DV Immigration Support Center Takes existing agency capacity to assist survivors of domestic violence Leverages the knowledge and skill to create capacity throughout the city or state Teaches other DV agencies how to do this (how to fish) instead of doing cases (giving them a fish)

DV Immigration Support Center DV survivors in rural areas face barriers to service The abuser controls transportation No transportation to metropolitan immigration help No ability to obtain immigration status independently Endless cycle of violent family degradation

DV Immigration Legal Support Center Your agency knows DV immigration Your staff can train DV shelter or treatment programs to do this Your staff can assist these rural agencies with obtaining Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) agency recognition and staff/volunteer accreditation

Conclusion Resource development does not arise over night Involves time and relationship with funder and program officer Never give up