1. BOOTCAMP SOCIAL INNOVATION ACCELERATOR TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE
POWERED BY SANTANDER
TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE

2. INNOVATIVE GRANT WRITING

3. CEO, Giving Blueprint and Founder, Cause Studio
Kimberly O’Neil
CEO, Giving Blueprint and Founder, Cause Studio

4. OVERVIEW OF TOPICS AND OBJECTIVES
Innovative Fundraising
Objective(s)
Creating a fundraising strategy
Developing a fund develop plan
Executing the strategy and documented plan
How do you find grants to apply for?
What goes into a grant?
What makes a good grant?
Who should write your grants?
There is nothing more important to first determining if there is product-market fit. Every other assumption will flow from here.

5. CREATING A FUND DEVELOPING STRATEGY
Fund develop strategy should be based on your:
Mission, Vision, and Values
Needs
Relationships
Operating Budget
Strategic Plan
There is nothing more important to first determining if there is product-market fit. Every other assumption will flow from here.

6. DEVELOPING AND EXECUTING A FUND DEVELOP PLAN
Fund develop plan should be:
A roadmap on how your organization will meet its financial goals
Documented and approved by leadership
Extremely detailed – Who, What, Where, When, and How
Roles should be assigned
Deadlines should be included
Expected outcomes should be noted
Based on the organization’s overall performance outcomes
Just as important as other documents
Diverse in approach. Grants ARE NOT going to sustain your organization
There is nothing more important to first determining if there is product-market fit. Every other assumption will flow from here.

7. WHERE TO FIND GRANTS Foundation Center
Dallas Public Library 6th Floor Grants Section
Corporate Websites (Corporate Giving or Corporate Social Responsibility)
Grants.gov
Internet Searches
Nonprofit 990s
There is nothing more important to first determining if there is product-market fit. Every other assumption will flow from here.

8. WHAT GOES INTO A GRANT Executive Summary – High Level Overview
Program Description
Organizational History and Achievements
Goals and Objectives
Description of Problem
Performance Metrics
Statement of Need
Short and Long Term Impact
Partners/Supporters
Funding Request
MOUs
Use
Letters of Support
Funding Post Grant Period
There is nothing more important to first determining if there is product-market fit. Every other assumption will flow from here.

9. WHAT GOES INTO A GRANT Possible Attachments
Detailed Program Budget (Expenses)
Detailed Organizational Budget (Expenses and Income)
Organizational Chart
Most Recent 990
Most Recent Audited Financial Statements
IRS 501c3 Determination Letter (Updated)
List of Board Members with Affiliations
Key Staff Resumes and Bios
Year to Date Financial Reports
There is nothing more important to first determining if there is product-market fit. Every other assumption will flow from here.

10. WHAT MAKES A GOOD GRANT? Request Aligns with Funder’s Goal(s)
Support with Quantifiable Data
Compelling and Clear Need
Format
Well Written
Organize Thoughts
No Typos
Spell Check
Limit Industry Jargon
There is nothing more important to first determining if there is product-market fit. Every other assumption will flow from here.

11. WHO SHOULD WRITE YOUR GRANTS?
Experienced Grant Writer (High Priority Requests)
Internal Staff, Board Member or Consultant
Record of Achievement
Cradle to Grave Management of Proposal Process
Understand Budget Needs
Less Experienced Grant Writer (Low and Medium Priority Requests)
Volunteer or Entry Level Staff
Interest in Learning Grant Writing Process
Focus on In-Kind Requests
Dedicate Time and Establish Timeline for Proposal
Knowledgeable of Organizational Goals and Achievements
There is nothing more important to first determining if there is product-market fit. Every other assumption will flow from here.

12. NEXT STEPS/TIPS FOR THE FUTURE
Complete Common Grants Application form
Determine grant funding need for current fiscal year
Develop a Fund Development plan, which includes a grants submission strategy
Create a 2017 Grants Calendar
Establish a “high-low” and monthly priority for submission
Track grants submitted
Ask for feedback on denials
Invest in training. Grant writing is a skill.
Add opportunities to your calendar and update annually
Rinse and Repeat
There is nothing more important to first determining if there is product-market fit. Every other assumption will flow from here.

13. QUESTIONS?