proposal writing strategies for community development
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Proposal writing strategies for community development
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Current SituationIncrease of new organizationsHigh competition among fundersGovernment cutbacks higher demand on
foundations, banks, service clubs, etc.Foundations are freezing $ Project specific funds vs. Core funding
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Fundraising PlanNeed a planHow much money does your
initiative/organization need to survive annually?
What is your plan to make that happen? What happens when you don’t reach your
fundraising goals?
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Overview of Community FundingNon profits, charities and community
organizations depend on community based funding
Social ventures/enterprise
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Types of FundersGovernment (federal, provincial, municipal)
Ministry of Attorney General City Council
Foundations (family, corporate, community and special purpose) McConnell Foundation Coast Capital Savings Foundation Vancouver Foundation Hospital for Sick Children Foundation
BanksCommunity CharitiesService Clubs
Rotary Club Lion’s Club
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Fundraising InitiativesSpecial EventsDonor givingSocial enterprise/venturesFee for service
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First StepsResearch
Select funders that are aligned with your mission and mandate
Contact funders and create relationshipsResearch similar projects
Meet and learn from themPartner with them if possible
Prepare a one page project description (5 why’s)Clarify your ideas and get feedback from others
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SMART GoalsCheck your project idea against the SMART
goals method:
S=SpecificM=MeasurableA=AttainableR=RealisticT=Timely or Tangible
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Project DescriptionObjective (what):
Target Population (who):
Rationale (why)
Project Activities (how, when & where):
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Reviewing proposalsDoes it fit with your organization?Review and pull all relevant piecesAvoid trying to meet all criteria/focus if it
doesn’t fit with your project Identify all supporting materials needed for
submission example: Support letters, evaluation methods, intake forms
Create a time line for writing your proposal
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PARTNERSHIPSCollaboration is keyAre there other similar organizations in your
community? What are they doing? What is unique about yours?Can you draw on each other’s experiences
and resources?Why not work together?
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Why should they give YOU the money? What are they getting?Why is it important?
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General ApproachUse everyday EnglishBe politically correctExplain new ideas clearly
Give examples
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Phrases and sentencesAvoid jargon (specific language related to
topic)Provide statistics to back it upKeep sentences and paragraphs short
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WordsUse short wordsDelete words that aren’t neededUse active rather than passive verbs
Example: The program is attended by over 50 students Change: Over 50 students attend the program.
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Expression Alternative
In respect of About
Prior to Before
Endeavour Find
In the event of If
In consequence So
In excess of More
Utilise Use
There is reasonable expectation that
Probably
Taking into consideration such factors as
Considering
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Evaluating your projectBuild in your project evaluation methods into
your proposalIdentify indicators of success and highlight
those in your proposal
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Indicators Signifying the Success of the Proposed Project
80 to 100 youth will participate in the project Feedback from youth wanting to create relationships with youth from other
diversities that they didn’t before the project 30% of youth interested in finding community groups that encourage their
passions Youth wanting to support activities for change and actively seeking out venues
to do so Requests for future seminars Reduction in reports of racism and hate actions among youth Collaboration between new and existing community partners Positive anecdotal feedback from youth 20 youth in attendance at each seminar Youth feeling confident to use tools and techniques to combat racism and hate Youth viewing the project effective 70% of youth reporting being introduced to 3 new community
agencies/associations
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Other things to do…Ask someone to proofreadRecheck Check numbers of appendicesFollow up with fundersWait....And keep looking for more!
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Proposal writing strategies for community development