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Why Don’t More Nonprofits Write Grants?
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• $55B to U.S. Nonprofits in 2013
• $198B in 2014 U.S. Government Grants!
Grants Are Gold!
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• Private – Professionally-Run
– Program Officers
– Board Approval
Types of Foundations
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• Family – No Soliciting
– Need an Invitation
– Flexible Focus
Types of Foundations
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• Community/DAFs – Regional Focus
– Many Donors/Funds
– President’s Fund
Types of Foundations
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• Corporate – Aligned with Company
– Want Visibility
– Volunteers & In-Kind
Types of Foundations
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• Government – Require Accountability/Infrastructure
– Must be Established
– Can be Huge
Types of Foundations
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• FoundationCenter.org – In Person & Foundation Directory Online
• Grants.gov
• Focus on Top Prospects
Identify Prospects
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• Identify “Fundables”
• 30-45 Seconds Each
• Focus on Need, Solution, & Impact
Prepare Your Pitch
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• Identify the Fit
• Don’t Waste Their Time
• Prepare “Level 2” Questions
Do Your Homework
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Rule #1: Never Submit a Cold Grant
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• Get in the Door: – Personal Connections
– Google Alerts
Rule #1: Never Submit a Cold Grant
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• Get in the Door: – Stay On Key Leads! • Brief VM & Email Every 2-3 Weeks
Rule #1: Never Submit a Cold Grant
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• Warming it Up: – Secure an Invitation
– The Pasta Test • Programs & Positioning
Rule #1: Never Submit a Cold Grant
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– Dollar Amount
– Deadline
– Jedi Mind Trick
Rule #1: Never Submit a Cold Grant
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• Follow Instructions • Lead with the Ask • Integrate Invite Insights • Explain Context • Verify facts & Math
Proposal Writing
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• Track Grant Activities
• Grant Reporting
• Deadline Reminders
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Bonus Tip: Google Grants
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• $10K/Month of Free Google AdWords • $2/Click Limit • Embrace “Long Tail” Keywords
• Increase Website Traffic
Bonus Tip: Google Grants
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Say Thank You!
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• www.FoundationCenter.org • www.Grants.gov • www.Google.com/grants • www.AFPNet.org • www.GrantProfessionals.org • www.eCivis.com • Bev Browning’s grant Writing for Dummies
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