WRITING PROPOSALS 2009 William Holmes Fundraising and Grantsmanship

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WRITING PROPOSALS © 2009 William Holmes Fundraising and Grantsmanship College of Public and Community

WRITING PROPOSALS © 2009 William Holmes Fundraising and Grantsmanship College of Public and Community Service University of Massachusetts at Boston 1

PROPOSAL INGREDIENTS: 1 • Cover Letter • Needs/Problem Statement • Project Description, Including Results

PROPOSAL INGREDIENTS: 1 • Cover Letter • Needs/Problem Statement • Project Description, Including Results • Evaluation Plan • Budget Request and Justification 2

PROPOSAL INGREDIENTS: 2 • Capability Statement • Alternative and Future Funding Plans • Letters

PROPOSAL INGREDIENTS: 2 • Capability Statement • Alternative and Future Funding Plans • Letters of Support and Agreement • Appendix Documentation 3

PROPOSAL PROCESS: PUBLIC Solicitation RFP Letter of Intent Bidders Conference Application Proposal Negotiation/ Site

PROPOSAL PROCESS: PUBLIC Solicitation RFP Letter of Intent Bidders Conference Application Proposal Negotiation/ Site Visit Contract/Award Letter 4

PROPOSAL PROCESS: PRIVATE Description Found RFP Inquiry to Foundation Guidelines Contact by Foundation Proposal

PROPOSAL PROCESS: PRIVATE Description Found RFP Inquiry to Foundation Guidelines Contact by Foundation Proposal Site Visit Negotiation Contract/Award Letter Presentation to Board 5

ORGANIZING WRITING: 1 1. Checklist from RFA/Guidelines/Contacts 2. Assign Coordinator 3. Assign Tasks and

ORGANIZING WRITING: 1 1. Checklist from RFA/Guidelines/Contacts 2. Assign Coordinator 3. Assign Tasks and Responsibilities 4. Get Supplies and Tools 5. Build on Existing Documents 6. Initiate Internal Approval 6

ORGANIZING WRITING: 2 7. Verify Budgets 8. Verify Goal Criteria 9. Pay Attention to

ORGANIZING WRITING: 2 7. Verify Budgets 8. Verify Goal Criteria 9. Pay Attention to Feedback 10. Double Check: Numbers, Spelling, Style Consistency, and Required Documents 11. Cite Funding Source and Reviewer Literature 7

GEAR WRITING TO FUNDING ENVIRONMENT • • • History and Mission Service Area Service

GEAR WRITING TO FUNDING ENVIRONMENT • • • History and Mission Service Area Service Population Current Programs Future Plans Shared Funding 8

GEAR WRITING TO SCORING CRITERIA • • • Project Approach: goals, outcomes, actions Needs

GEAR WRITING TO SCORING CRITERIA • • • Project Approach: goals, outcomes, actions Needs Statement Budget Agency Capability Collaboration Evaluation Methods 9

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