27. Fundraising
- Grant Proposals
Grant proposals
Grant proposals or applications can be
an important part of your fundraising, as an effective
grant application can be a good source of funds.
Grant applications often have several components, which may
include:
- A formal statement (with supporting
evidence) of what your non-profit group is
- Letters of reference
- A formal proposal stating your
intention for the grant money
- Plans for your programs or group's
facilities
- A business plan for your
organization
- Information about your current resources
and a list of resources you need
- Information about your workers/group
members/volunteers
- Future plans and goals for your
group
- Financial papers that show what your
group needs
The grant application will tell you what
material you need to submit. It is vital that you follow
all directions for filling out the application exactly.
Many grant providers will automatically reject any applications
that do not follow the application
instructions.
Look at an example of a successful grant
application, if possible, to get a sense of what sorts of
applications get a specific grant.
Grant providers want to make sure that the
money from their grant is used as well as possible. This
means that in your proposal you need to prove that your group
is organized and responsible enough to use the grant money
wisely and in the method stated in the application. So,
in your application, stress
how many people your group can help with the money and how the
grant money will be used to create a better life for these
people in some way. The more compelling reasons you give
grant providers that you will use the money carefully and
effectively, the more likely you are to get the
grant.
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Releases
Practical Fundraising Ebook -
Table Of Contents
- Fundraising
- The Basics
- Fundraising -
Terminology
- Fundraising - Money
-
Fundraising - Where to Find Donors and How
to Reach Them
- Fundraising
- Targeting Your Donors
- Fundraising - Research
- Fundraising - Your Donors' Needs
- Fundraising - Ideas
- Fundraising - Donated Products
- Fundraising
- Bought Products
- Fundraising
- Marathons
-
Fundraising - Lotteries, raffles and more
-
Fundraising - Fairs, Auctions and Bazaars
- Fundraising
- Fun Events
- Fundraising - Drives
- Fundraising - Services
-
Fundraising - Tips for Choosing a Fundraising
Idea
- Fundraising
- Your Plan
- Fundraising
- Your Team
- Fundraising - Staying Organized
-
Fundraising - Communicating With Your
Donors
- Fundraising
- Advertising
- Fundraising - Letters
- Fundraising
- Emails and more
- Fundraising - Person to Person
- Fundraising
- Thank You Notes
- Fundraising
- Grant Proposals
- Fundraising
- Press Releases
- Fundraising
- With Computers
- Fundraising - Secrets to Success
- Fundraising - Problems
- Fundraising
- Conclusions
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