1. Grant Readiness What is a Case for Support?

2. Grant Readiness What is a Case for Support? What’s in a Case? The 6 W’s. Major Components. Putting it all together!

3. Grant Readiness Finding the Diamond in the Rough….. “It does not happen all at once. There is no instant pudding.” W. Edwards But with a sound case, everything is possible!

4. Grant Readiness What is a Case for Support? The Case for Support is the fund raiser’s rationale for fund raising – the right to seek philanthropic support from others. It is the cause for which funds are sought and the criteria for which funds are given. The Case is a “position statement” that shows how you, the CP, offers compassionate community responses to those affected by the lack of decent, affordable housing.

5. Grant Readiness The 6 W’s Behind the solicitation process the Case for Support (whether written or spoken) is the…. Who, Why, What, When, Where, and the “So What”?

6. Grant Readiness The Case for Support must effectively demonstrate to a prospective donor, that their gift will address a situation that is critical, relevant and urgent. It includes answers to most of the 6 W questions: Who will be helped (the person) Why is the gift needed (problem) What will be accomplished (the solution) When is it needed (the conditions) Where is the situation taking place (the organization) So What difference will it make (the benefits)

7. Grant Readiness The Tree Major Components Mission – Why is The Fuller Center for Housing created & what does it stand for? Recipients – What social problems are addressed and who is served? Service – What service is delivered and what are the results?

8. Grant Readiness Putting it all together! Principles to follow when writing a Case for Support. Ingredients of the written Case for Support. What can a Case for Support look like. Building Relationships is Key! *Overview of ingredients of written Case for Support on CDOverview of ingredients of written Case for Support on CD

9. Where to Find Help Writing Grants GRANTSPACE Tools Training

10. Where to Find Grants Foundation Center- www.foundationcenter.org Community Foundations-locate your community foundation- www.communityfoundationslocator.org Grants.gov-Federal grants