TIPS AND TRICKS Adraine Kreglo GRANTING ORGANIZATIONS FUNDERS

TIPS AND TRICKS Adraine Kreglo

GRANTING ORGANIZATIONS (FUNDERS) Corporate Foundations Give to foster goodwill (and get great tax benefits) Largest grant source in the US

EDUCATION IS ALSO…. ARTS &CULTURE CONFLICT RESOLUTION ENVIRONMENT HEALTH LITERACY NUTRITION SCIENCE VOLUNTEERISM (NOT COMMUNITY SERVICE!)

More than $480, 000 in corporate and family foundation grant funds for K -12 education in Florida were not awarded in 2014. Why?

Franchises in Florida are offered huge tax incentives to donate to charity. Home Owners Insurance Health Insurance Life Insurance Car Insurance Bank Auto Manufacturer Grocery Store Restaurant

Grant Guidelines - Qualifications / Restrictions With contributions exceeding $8 million since its founding in 1992, the Mazda Foundation is playing a meaningful role in helping thousands of Americans realize their aspirations and dreams. It's also important to note that programs the Mazda Foundation supports range from children's organizations and educational scholarships to food banks, environmental programs and crucial disaster relief efforts. The Mazda Foundation awards grants to programs promoting: Education and literacy Environmental conservation Cross-cultural understanding Social welfare Scientific research Grant Application - We only accept applications from May 1 through July 1 Does your organization meet the Foundation's objectives? If so, please complete the downloadable grant application form. Please mail or email your application to: Mazda. Foundation. Applications@gmail. com

INTIMIDATION FACTOR Federal grants can be 183 pages of narrative and attachments Corporate requests can be one page length

WHAT DO THESE FUNDERS HAVE IN COMMON? Ameriprise Financial Fed Ex Kohl’s State Farm

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Goal What are you trying to achieve? Long term, overall impact “The after-school program will help children read better”

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Outcomes Measureable objectives of the project. At least one outcome for every goal. “ 50 children will improve their reading scores by one grade level measured by standardized reading tests administered after participating in the program for 6 months. ”

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Activities The 5 Ws: What, Where, When, Why and Who of the project “The remedial tutoring classes will be facilitated by certified teachers and retired educators on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school at King Middle School throughout the school year to raise the students’ reading level by one grade. ”

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Results/Evaluation How will success be documented? Who will be responsible for evaluation? “Teachers will measure increased reading levels by utilizing baseline data from beginning of the school year and comparing it to standardized test results in the spring. ”

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Capacity Ability to manage the grant “The organization hosts five (5) Ameri. Corps members who are dedicated to the management of the after school program. The Executive Director will be responsible for reporting and accounting. ”

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Sustainability Plans for continuation of the program after the grant period ends “Staff and Ameri. Corps VISTAs have identified local, state, and national funders to be contacted during the spring semester for grant support. The organization will add a tutoring component for all interested families of King Middle School during the spring semester with a fee for service of $15 per hour. ”

DOS Follow the Rules 12 point font with 1 inch margins on single sided paper with paper clips only and no attachments. 75% of proposals submitted do not follow the rules

DOS Follow the Rules • • • Mail proposal regular mail (no FED EX) Submit at least one week early If there is a 5 page narrative limit, submit only 3 pages

DOS Follow the Rules • • Write in 3 rd Person Use the Funder’s Language students might be youth…. . Follow the Rules (just making sure you saw that the first time)

NEVER, EVER �Mission Creep �Use Acronyms �Bug the Program Officer �Cry about Rejection

The Rodger and Kate Graef Family Foundation is a broad purpose private foundation that responds to requests deemed most appropriate to “promote the welfare of the public. ” The Graef Foundation only considers grants for special projects and any support, salary or administration grants will not be considered. The Foundation considers charitable projects located in the United States. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals or private businesses. The Trustees will not make more than one grant to an organization during a twelve month period. Grant requests for multiple year projects will not be accepted. The Trustees meet annually between July 1 and October 31 to review all grant request applications submitted by May 31 st to be considered for the current year. The instructions for completing the application and a list of additional material to be attached to the completed form are available here. Application deadline is May 31 st to be considered for the current year. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US BY PHONE. Notification of approval or disapproval of your request will be by letter approximately two – three weeks after the meeting date.

Vulcan Materials Company Foundation The Foundation is also interested in efforts to encourage young people to develop an interest in math, science and business. The Foundation, therefore, gives consideration to proposals designed to help maintain students’ curiosity and excitement about the world of math and science and to explore the world of industry and business. The Foundation is particularly interested in helping young people and their teachers understand the relevance of math and science to society, and supports efforts to link these subjects to their application in the workplace. The Foundation also will consider programs designed to educate our students about the vital role of business and industry in society. Although all worthwhile proposals for elementary and secondary education projects are considered on an individual basis, the Foundation generally does not fund projects involving private schools.

Youth Literacy Grants provide funding to schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations to help students who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading. Grant funding is provided to assist in the following areas: Implementing new or expanding existing literacy programs Purchasing new technology or equipment to support literacy initiatives Purchasing books, materials or software for literacy programs Deadline to apply: May 19, 2016 (11: 00 p. m. CST) Grant Announcement: September 1, 2016 Maximum Grant Amount: $4, 000

LATEST TRENDS 1) New and Creative Approaches to Problems Foundations now look for 2 areas of Nonprofit activity…. 2) Collaboration between Organizations Earns more points with grant reviewers!

GRANT MAKING TRENDS • • • Electronic Submissions Character (not word) Limits Quarterly Reviews Priorities Change Frequently Single Year as Opposed to Multi-Year

YOUR NEXT PROPOSAL…. How many “Power Verbs” are in it? Power Verbs

NAMING YOUR PROJECT

LEVERAGING RESOURCES BB&B • • $500 grant from Lowe’s 10 sets of masks at $50 each Fundraiser netted $19, 000 53 additional sets ($2, 650) Organization Netted $16, 350 We won Tampa Bay Bucs Award $250, 000 We won the National NFL Award $1, 000

CHECK YOUR SPELLING! My first (and last) Church Bulletin at Trinity United Methodist Church in November of 1988….

Meditation Time Medication Time Pantry Month Panty Month The luncheon to remember deceased members of the church… …. became the meal to remember “diseased” members

CHECK YOUR MATH Re-Check your Math Let someone else Check your Math Re-Check their check 92% of all proposals submitted have budget errors

THE INSIDE SCOOP (FOR GRANT WRITERS) 76% of grants submitted fail to adhere to rules 12 point font single spaced with 1 inch margins and 3 pages or less, etc. 58% of reviewers disqualify a proposal based on rules 69% of reviewers read only the first 2 pages of text What ’s the time average spen t on re YOU viewing R pr opos al?

3 ½ minutes