Greenville Women Giving GWG Grant Applicants Information Session

Greenville Women Giving (GWG) Grant Applicants Information Session GWG seeks to fund worthy projects that have the potential for high impact and significant positive change in our community

Today’s Agenda ● Session Goals ● Grant Guidelines ● GWG Grants Review Committee ● GWG Grant Application Process ● GWG Grant Assessment ● Questions & Answers 2

Session Goals Position every grant application for success, by ensuring that: ● Everyone fully understands the grant process ● Application meets GWG criteria ● Application process is easy to navigate ● Expectations of applicants are clear 3

For 2018… Anticipated funds for grants Typical number of applications received >$550, 000 80 – 90 grants GWG typically funds 8 -10 projects per year, or roughly 10% of the applications received 4

GWG Grant Guidelines ● At least 1 grant awarded in each of 5 focus areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Health, and Human Services ● Top-ranked grant in each of the 5 focus areas will be awarded ● Remainder of the funds distributed based on GWG members' votes, regardless of focus ● Grant amounts will range from $50 K to $100 K 5

Key Dates October 16, 2017 April 5, 2018 Grant application site open Ballot Showcase December 1, 2017 Midnight April 20, 2018 Deadline: GWG members’ vote Deadline: Grant applications January & February 2018 Site visits conducted Week of March 26, 2018 Ballot finalists notified Week of April, 23, 2018 Grant recipients notified May 15 2018 GWG ANNUAL MEETING 2018 grants awarded 6

Grant Review Process “Is it just me or are these review panels getting a lot tougher? ” 7

Grant Review Committee(GRC) GRC is composed of 70 -80 GWG members, who ● Evaluate applications ● Conduct site visits ● Determine top ranking grants for final ballot 8

Voting & Ranking Ø Each GWG member ranks the grants on the ballot - one woman, one vote Ø The highest-ranking applications are funded 9

Your Role SITE VISITS ● Schedule within 5 days of 1 st contact ● Include partners, project directors, etc. ● Confirm project plans and metrics BALLOT SHOWCASE Final ballot applicants: ● Set-up table displays, etc. ● Provide a two minute overview of the project 10

Award Recipients All grant recipients will be asked to: ● Sign a contract / participate in a short video ● Attend Annual Meeting & Award Ceremony ● Meet w/GWG Grants Assessment Committee ● Publicize GWG’s role in support of the project ● Complete GWG requirements by agreed date 11

The Application Process 12

Grant Application Eligibility Organizations that are: ● Non-profit or unit of government, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt agencies ● Located within or offering services to the residents of Greenville County And have: ● Completed previous GWG funded projects 13

Grant Application FUNDING PRIORITIES ● Addresses clear, documented need ● Offers opportunities for collaboration ● Demonstrates measurable results ● Achievable within grant period requested ● Aligns with GWG focus areas 14

Grant Application What’s Funded ● New or expanded programs ● Operational support ● Capital improvements What’s Not Funded ● Endowments ● Re-granting ● Projects restricted by religious or political practices 15

Application Site GRANTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 2018 Grant Application Evaluation Template Printable Application Instructions Printable Budget Template www. greenvillewomengiving. org/grants APPLICATION 16

The Basics ü Contact Information ü Budget Template ü Partners ü Evaluation Template ü Project Title ü Focus Areas ü Start and End Dates ü Uploads 17

Contact Information ● Provide a single point of contact for all GWG correspondence ● Ensure individual is prepared to respond promptly to all requests ● If the contact person changes during the grant process, please notify us immediately at greenvillewomengiving@gmail. com 18

Partners ● Provide contact information for key partners ● Focus on those who will play a significant role in ensuring the project’s success ● Indicate the level of commitment Ø Joint Applicant Ø New or Existing Partner Ø Role or type of involvement (financial, inkind, etc. ) 19

Project Title ● Your grant title will be what is listed on the final GWG ballot (5 – 6 word limit) d o Go ● Vague Title: Mentoring Program r e t t e B ● Descriptive Title: Teaching Life Skills to the Disadvantaged 20

Start and End Dates Grant Begin Date should be soon after GWG grants are awarded Grant End Date ● 1 year grants complete by June 30, 2019 ● 2 year grants complete by June 30, 2020 21

Project Budget Template Include all expenses unique to the project List all funding sources for the project (GWG + others) Outline specifically how GWG funds will be allocated to support project 22

Evaluation Template BE SPECIFIC ● START w/outcomes you listed on application ● OUTLINE actions steps to achieve outcomes ● LIST target dates for each action step ● DEFINE short/long-term impact metrics 23

Evaluation Template Example PLANNED OUTCOMES ACTION STEPS TIMELINE PERFORMANCE SUCCESS INDICATORS IMPACT SUCCESS INDICATORS A)Obtain 60 A) August computers 2018 (One for each therapist) 60 computers Obtained Each therapist increases number of clients by 20% ( Current clients=20 future clients 24. (June 2019) #1 Increase capacity to see clients B) Train 60 Therapists #2 #3 B)January 2019 B)100%(60) therapists complete training 24

Grant Focus Areas ARTS & CULTURE EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT HEALTH HUMAN SERVICES • Many grant requests may fall into more than one category • Select the category that BEST describes the nature of your proposed project 25

Arts and Culture Projects that: ● Promote the creation of, access to and appreciation of the arts ● Incorporate the arts as part of a multidisciplinary teaching program Examples include: ² Art education ² Support for artists ² Arts integration ² Venue enhancements 26

Education Projects that ● Educate individuals for a productive life early childhood through higher education ● Promote teacher / resource development ● Improve access to quality programs /training Examples include: ² Tutoring /after-school programs ² Mentoring ² Job skills training ² Literacy 27

Environment Projects that: ● Protect, preserve or rejuvenate natural resources ● Teach or encourage conservation / responsible use ● Create, improve and/or increase access to parks, trails and natural areas Examples include: ² Environmental cleanup ² Conservation easements ² Food Sourcing ² Parks ² Environmental education 28

Health Projects that: ● Promote health and wellness ● Improve services and/or provide increased access to high quality health care ● Reduce unhealthy lifestyles or behaviors Examples include: ² Nutrition and exercise ² Drug & alcohol abuse ² Health Clinics ² Mental health ² Animal welfare ² Health education 29

Human Services Projects that: ● Address basic needs for food, clothing, shelter and safety ● Address social problems that impede the ability to lead a productive life Examples include: ² Food pantries; soup kitchens ² Shelters; housing ² Domestic violence ² Job creation ² Youth & community empowerment 30

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The Details 1 2 3 History & Purpose (100 words) Project Summary (250 words) Planned Outcomes (100 words) 4 5 6 Collaborations (50 words) Sustainability (50 words) What makes the project compelling? (150 words) 32

Required Uploads ü IRS determination letter ü Most recent 990 ü Organization budget ü Board of Directors and affiliations 33

Optional Uploads MAPS, PHOTOS, RENDERINGS VENDOR QUOTES, CONTRACTS 34

Remember to… ü Conform to word limits; NO cutting and pasting ü Be specific about how grant funds will be used ü Verify budget numbers match up ü Confirm all information is complete ü Attach required uploads ü Check for confirmation email 35

Grant Assessment Committee ● Who we are ● Why we have this committee ● What we do ● How we do it ● What we need from you 36

Grant Assessment Committee Who we are: ● A small committee of GWG members ● Each has previously served on the Grants Review Committee ● Each member accepts one or two grants to follow and acts as a liaison between the committee and the Grantee(s) 37

Grants Assessment Committee Why we have this committee: ● Our members donated $1, 000 each to support local projects and they voted to fund yours ● Our job is to follow your progress until the grant is completed and report back to our members 38

Grants Assessment Committee What we do: We make sure that the planned outcomes and performance success indicators as written by the grantee in the original application are being accomplished on time and within budget 39

Grant Assessment Committee How we do it: ● Review Ø Application, Budget, Ballot, Contract ● Visit Site and Meet with Grantee ● Report Progress / Challenges to Committee Ø Site Visit, Progress, Change Requests 40

Grant Assessment Committee What we need from you: First, clear, concise and complete applications Second, openness about challenges 41

GWG Grant Cycle GWG MEMBERS GRANT APPLICATIONS DONATIONS & FUNDING MEMBER VOTE GRANT REVIEW GRANT ASSESSMENT FINAL REPORT APPROVAL 42

Questions? ? Giving Collectively Granting Strategically Growing a Greater Greenville 43

Key GWG Contacts Melanie Dixon Karyl Woldum Emmy Holt Beverly Ward greenvillewomengiving@gmail. com karyl. woldum@gmail. com emholt 105@gmail. com bevann 505@aol. com Next Steps 44