1. Focusing on Our Mission 2011 Grant Writing Workshop Adapted with permission from the Houston Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®

2. Welcome! Introductions MCBCTF presentation & RFA Orientation Komen Chicago RFA Orientation Susan G. Komen for the Cure history Komen Chicago 2009 Community Profile 2011 Komen Chicago Community Grants RFA Review Process, Reporting Requirements, Key Dates Evaluation

3. “Housekeeping” Ask questions!! Open, honest, learning environment Mutual respect Everyone participates — no one dominates Stay on schedule

4. Workshop Objectives 1. Familiarize applicants with the vision, mission, and strategies of Susan G. Komen for the Cure ® 2. Inform potential applicants about funding opportunities 3. Help applicants develop a successful application 4. Encourage networking with other breast health professionals

5. Susan G. Komen for the Cure A Sister’s Promise Established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker to honor the memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died of breast cancer at 36. Our Mission To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. New Look/New Logo 25 th Anniversary unveils new name and logo

6. Fighting Every Day for Every Life

7. Domestic Affiliate Network

8. KOMEN CHICAGO

9. Komen Chicago Service Area Service area includes: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties

10. Key Fundraisers Key Fundraisers: Chicago Race for the Cure® Dancing with Chicago Celebrities Golf for the Cure® 75% of funds stay in local community for breast cancer education, screening and treatment 25% of funds are for breast cancer research

11. Komen Chicago Affiliate – 2010 Raised over $2 million for breast cancer research Awarded over $9 million locally for breast cancer education, screening and treatment Currently – 21 STEP grantees

12. 2009 COMMUNITY PROFILE

13. What is it? Community profile Comprehensive community needs assessment Ensures Affiliates are focusing efforts toward addressing specific, unmet breast health and breast cancer needs Komen Chicago Affiliate’s Community Profile Done every two years in conjunction with the University of Illinois at Chicago and the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service

14. Gaps: Access, Education, Disparities Demographics Breast Health Statistics Key Informant Interviews Breast Health Programs and Services Identification & Prioritization of Needs

15. Community Profile Information A complete copy of the community profile is available on the Komen Chicago Affiliate Web site, www.komenchicago.org. www.komenchicago.org Planning for the 2011 Community Profile has started Contact information Leticia Kees – Lkees@komenchicago.orgLkees@komenchicago.org

16. 2010 KOMEN CHICAGO COMMUNITY GRANTS

17. 2011 Statement of Need Addressing Breast Health Disparities in Underserved Communities Bridging Existing Gaps

18. Request for Application (RFA) Request for Applications for STEP Grants Funding announcements will be made no later than March 31, 2011 Guidelines and instructions Application components Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions

19. Application components Cover Page Abstract Organizational Capacity Project Description Explanation of project Need for project Comparable Projects Benefit to the target population Goals and Objectives Timeline/Activities planned Collaboration Definition of Program Success Evaluation methods Sustainability plan

20. Application components cont. Budget Project Budget Budget Justification Current Sources of Funding Total Program Budget

21. NEW in 2011! Total Program Budget

22. Prior Komen Funding Project Summary NEW in 2010! Do not include final report Provide one page summary of: Brief description of project most recently funded by Komen (include date of funding) Project accomplishments and challenges Number of women served through the grant Overall results of project Complete form on all previous Komen funding

23. Grant Review Process Overview of Review Process Compliance review Local peer review Board Approval Process

24. What Happens if You Become a Grantee? The first step once you have been awarded funding is to execute the grant contract. Once the Komen Chicago receives the executed contract then the first half of your payment will be sent. Attend Grant Awards Reception Make sure you are collecting the data necessary for the six month progress report and final report. Make sure to turn reports in on time!

25. What Happens if You Become a Grantee? Any changes to the grant need to have written approval from the Komen Chicago Affiliate in advance. Change request forms are available on website under grantee resources. Be prepared to host at least one site visit during the grant cycle. Utilize the Komen Chicago Affiliate Mission Manager to help answer any questions or concerns related to the grant process.

26. Important Dates Application Deadline: Friday, November 5th Notification of Receipt Review Process: December 2010 – January 2011 Funding Announcements: April 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012

27. CONTACT INFO: Leticia Kees: lkees@komenchicago.orglkees@komenchicago.org  773-444-0061 (phone)  773-444-0071 (fax)

28. QUESTIONS?

29. Lunch/Networking Write down questions to be pulled during wrap-up