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1 Best Practices for Finding & Writing Successful Grant Proposals Casey Moore Development Manager

2 Finding Grant Opportunities: - Work from the inside out. Local State & Regional National

3 Finding Grant Opportunities: - Local Sources ~ Civic Groups~ Social Groups ~ Foundations~ City Government ~ Local Schools~ Businesses ~ Other Events~ Convention & Visitors ~ Churches/Religious Organizations

4 Finding Grant Opportunities: - State & Regional Sources ~ Foundations ~ Corporations ~ Government ~ Nonprofit Centers

5 Finding Grant Opportunities: - National Sources ~ Foundations ~ Corporations ~ Government ~ National Governing Bodies

6 Finding Grant Opportunities: - Online Sources ~ foundationcenter.org ~ grants.gov ~ Social Media ~ Crowdfunding ~ USOC Resource Page (Individual Athletes)

7 Writing Successful Proposals - Ten tips for success 1. Do your research & know your audience.

8 Writing Successful Proposals - Ten tips for success 2. Create a detailed budget & focus your request on the specific amount.

9 Writing Successful Proposals - Ten tips for success 3. Tell a compelling story that connects the funder to your project in an emotional way.

10 Writing Successful Proposals - Ten tips for success 4. Focus your story on impact and change. Are you solving a problem or making a difference?

11 Writing Successful Proposals - Ten tips for success 5. Don’t overextend yourself to meet a guideline or ask for more money.

12 Writing Successful Proposals - Ten tips for success 6. Do exactly what you say you are going to…or more.

13 Writing Successful Proposals - Ten tips for success 7. Build a relationship with the funder and find ways to engage them.

14 Writing Successful Proposals - Ten tips for success 8. Once funded by a grantor, explore additional or unlisted grants.

15 Writing Successful Proposals - Ten tips for success 9. Submit all materials exactly as requested and take advantage of additional information opportunities.

16 Writing Successful Proposals - Ten tips for success 10. NEVER BE LATE!!!

17 Writing Successful Proposals - Additional Thoughts & Resources Take a course or class. Read books: “The Complete Book of Grant Writing” npguides.org

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