FUNDS FOR CHANGE GRANT PROGRAM LESSONS LEARNED

To enhance the long-term growth and sustainability of NDBN member diaper banks. Provide financial assistance for expenses other than diapers. PURPOSE: FUNDS FOR CHANGE YEAR 1

APPLICATION PROCESS AWARDS: $500 – $2,000 NDBN MEMBERS: Proof of tax-exempt status NDBN Membership Agreement Storage/Warehousing Capacity Volunteer Program Development Operating Expenses Fundraising Strategic Planning Board Development Marketing/Publicity Membership Fees Other FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR DIAPERS.

APPLICATION PROPOSAL FUNDS FOR CHANGE YEAR 1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION AMOUNT : HOW WILL YOU USE LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES EVALUATE TIMELINE REACH MORE PEOPLE?

FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR DIAPERS. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FUNDS FOR CHANGE YEAR 1 BUDGET MATCHING FUNDS AUDIT REPORT LETTER FROM THE BOARD LIST OF PARTNER AGENCIES LETTERS OF SUPPORT

FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR DIAPERS. CHALLLENGES FOR APPLICATIONS YEAR 1: APPLICATIONS BUDGET IDENTIFYING EXPENSES OTHER THAN DIAPERS REQUIRED DOCUMENTS APPLICATIONS RECEIVED: 78

FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR DIAPERS. REVIEW & EVALUATION YEAR 1: APPLICATIONS 1. Asked for diapers? 2. All documentation provided? 3. Likelihood of increased reach or sustainability. 4. Is the amount requested realistic for goal? 5. Is budget sufficiently detailed? 6. Strength of letters of support.

FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR DIAPERS. REVIEW & EVALUATION YEAR 1: APPLICATIONS Received: 78 Rejected: 17 Funded: 61 Awards went to diaper banks in 30 states Received $2,000 grants: 26 Received 100% of requested funding: 40 Average Award: $1,640

FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR DIAPERS. REVIEW & EVALUATION YEAR 1: APPLICATIONS Reasons Proposals were Rejected: Diapers requested: 3 Other unallowed expense (reimbursement): 1 Incomplete submissions: 5 Disorganized submissions (didn’t make sense, too): 3 Non diaper commodities (items to give out): 4 Proposal was retracted:1

FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR DIAPERS. FINAL REPORTS YEAR 1: PROJECTS & PROGRAMS Due: Received:46 Outstanding: 15 Mid Term Check-ins & Received to-date: Funds being put to good use. Projects running through grant period.

FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR DIAPERS. FINAL REPORTS YEAR 1: PROJECTS & PROGRAMS HAS THE GRANT ENABLED YOU TO REACH MORE PEOPLE?

FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR DIAPERS. FINAL REPORTS YEAR 1: PROJECTS & PROGRAMS WAS THIS THE FIRST GRANT YOU’VE RECEIVED?

FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR DIAPERS. FINAL REPORTS - EVALUATION YEAR 1: PROJECTS & PROGRAMS Background Information # Diapers distributed annually # Diapers distributed last month # Children served monthly on average # Agencies distributing through

FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR DIAPERS. FINAL REPORTS - EVALUATION YEAR 1: PROJECTS & PROGRAMS DESCRIBE THE PROJECT ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES PROGRESS EVALUATE PROGRESS & SUCCESS SUSTAINABILITY ACTUAL BUDGET

FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR DIAPERS. FINAL REPORTS - EVALUATION YEAR 1: PROJECTS & PROGRAMS 1. Did the funding enhance long-term growth & sustainability? 2. Did grant writing skills develop?

FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR DIAPERS. OUTCOME: SUSTAINABILITY & GROWTH YEAR 1: PROJECTS & PROGRAMS Increased pay and staffing opportunities Improved training programs for volunteers/staff Improved volunteer experience & space Improved experience for customer/clients Better informed customer/clients Improved warehouse (inc. safety) Improved storage space (shelves, pallet jack) Deliveries to agencies Improved systems (accounting, inventory) Increase in # diapers per child Increased donations (in kind, monetary) Improved fundraising experience Increased number of diaper drives

FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR DIAPERS. OUTCOME: INCREASED REACH TO MORE PEOPLE YEAR 1: PROJECTS & PROGRAMS Increased "open" hours for diaper bank Increase in families served Increased enrollment in parent education program New campaign or fundraising drive Increase in volunteers Increased corporate volunteering (repackaging) Improved school participation (for drives) Increased local business participation (for drives) Improved public/professional image of diaper bank Increased and improved community partner engagements Raised awareness of diaper need and diaper bank's work Visibility for diaper bank, of diaper drive sites, of online presence

FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR DIAPERS. TYPES OF SUPPORT: YEAR 1: PROJECTS & PROGRAMS

FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR DIAPERS. TYPES OF SUPPORT, NDBN GRANT GOALS YEAR 1: PROJECTS & PROGRAMS 1.Diaper Drives 2.List - Strategic Development 3.List - Unrelated Expenses 4.Storage / Warehouse 5.IT (operational, not marketing) 6.Staffing 7.Space Remodel (front side) 8.Marketing 9.Operational Expenses 10.Utilities (pay bills) 11.Office Supplies

FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR DIAPERS. TYPES OF SUPPORT, NDBN GRANT GOALS YEAR 1: PROJECTS & PROGRAMS 1.Diaper Drives 2.List - Strategic Development 3.List - Unrelated Expenses 4.Storage / Warehouse 5.IT (operational, not marketing) 6.Staffing 7.Space Remodel (front side) 8.Marketing 9.Operational Expenses 10.Utilities (pay bills) 11.Office Supplies SUSTAINABILITY + COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT = MORE PRACTICE w/ PUBLIC SPEAKING ADVOCACY PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATION

FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR DIAPERS. YEAR 1: PROJECTS & PROGRAMS

FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR DIAPERS. TYPES OF SUPPORT, NDBN GRANT GOALS YEAR 1: PROJECTS & PROGRAMS 1.Diaper Drives 2.List - Strategic Development 3.List - Unrelated Expenses 4.Storage / Warehouse 5.IT (operational, not marketing) 6.Staffing 7.Space Remodel (front side) 8.Marketing 9.Operational Expenses 10.Utilities (pay bills) 11.Office Supplies STRATEGIC EXPENSES + STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT = RIGHT TYPE AT THE RIGHT TIME

YEAR 1: PROJECTS & PROGRAMS

COLLABORATION: 6 Churches 2 Grants Individual Donors Yard Sale DETAILS: Pallet Jacks & Hand Cart Moving Expenses Office Supplies Utilities Lease Deposit

YEAR 2: NEW OPPORTUNITIES WHO SHOULD APPLY? Eligible Grant-ready Competitive

1. Grant website2. Grant Guide & Questions PDF 3. Grant Application4. Online Resources YEAR 2: NEW OPPORTUNITIES WORK SPACE & RESOURCES

YEAR 2: NEW OPPORTUNITIES BACKGROUND INFORMATION

YEAR 2: NEW OPPORTUNITIES BUDGET

MATCHING FUNDS It shows that others believe in the project. It addresses the issue of sustainability. Collaboration adds stakeholders to the project. A. Letter documenting that the funds exist B. Bank statement demonstrating the account balance C. Letter from a donor or other fund source committing to match the funds. YEAR 2: NEW OPPORTUNITIES

PARTNER AGENCIES

Keep relationships warm - Diaper Need Awareness Week Other organizations you’re friendly with Opportunity to talk about your organization YEAR 2: NEW OPPORTUNITIES LETTERS OF SUPPORT = OPPORTUNITIES

YEAR 2: NEW OPPORTUNITIES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT GRANT: MOBILE DIAPER PANTRY AWARD: $10,000 PROGRAM DEMONSTRATION GRANT: AWARD: $10,000

GRANT DEADLINE: 11:59PM E.S.T. THURSDAY NOV 12TH Receive documents Find a proof reader YEAR 2: NEW OPPORTUNITIES