By Beverly Browning (June 2001) E-book $39.99
A guide for churches and other ministry groups on how to position themselves to receive what remains of the Federal faith-based grant-making initiative. The author guides readers on how to conduct an organizational needs assessment, strategic funding plan, file for a separate IRS nonprofit status (application form and guidelines are appended), create community partnerships, find grant funds, get training in grant proposal writing, and more!
The book was written to guide churches and other ministry groups how to position themselves to receive what remains of the Federal faith-based grantmaking initiative—in other words, “How to get a piece of the pie before the pie is gone.” In 83 pages of detailed information, the author guides readers on how to conduct an organizational needs assessment; strategic funding plan; file for a separate IRS nonprofit status (application form and guidelines are appended); create community partnerships, and more! Remember, the author is a grant writer, so in Chapter 8: Writing Right is where she shares her expertise in this area. In all, this 10-chapter workbook is a great self-guiding tool for faith-based groups.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
From the Author 3
CHAPTER 1
Understanding Abundance: Faith-based Grantmaking 5
Capturing Federal Funding for Your Ministry 7
CHAPTER 2
Validating the Problem: Conducting a Community Needs Assessment 9
Getting Started 9
Putting the 5 Steps Into Action 12
The Big Picture 15
CHAPTER 3
Mapping Your Vision: Creating a Strategic Funding Plan 16
Part 1 – Setting Down the Vision 16
Part 2 – Conducting a Resource Analysis 18
Part 3 – Identifying External Funding Resources 18
Part 4 – Plotting Your Findings 20
CHAPTER 4
Positioning for Success: Filing for Separate Nonprofit Status 26
Equip Yourself with Knowledge 26
Nonprofit Information Resources 30
Important Nonprofit Incorporation Forms 30
Obtaining a DUNS Number 33
CHAPTER 5
Giving and Receiving: Creating Community Partnerships 34
FAQs About Community Partnerships 34
Sample Partnership Agreement 39
CHAPTER 6
Faith-based Grantmaking Resources: Learning from FAQs and More 42
Federal Grantmaking Agencies 42
Federal FAQs 43
Foundation Grantmakers 50
Foundation FAQs 51
CHAPTER 7
Bringing Volunteers to the Table: Empowering Your Membership 53
Preparing for Volunteers 53
Understanding What Motivates People to Volunteer 54
Recruiting Volunteers from Outside of Your Church or Ministry 55
Volunteer Orientation 57
Grant Writing Training 57
Follow-up and Recognition 58
When Volunteer Service Declines 59
CHAPTER 8
Writing Right: Funder Formats and Narrative Information Requirements 60
Letter of Intent Format 61
Letter Proposal Format 62
Regional Association of Grantmakers (RAG) Formats 63
National Network of Grantmakers Format 63
Federal Grant Writing Format 67
Single Point of Contact Requirements 76
CHAPTER 9
Reviewing Grants in Action: Looking at the Works of Others 77
Proposal Examples Web Sites 77
CHAPTER 10
Forecasting: Future of Faith-based Grantmaking 78
About the Author 80
Product Details
Format: E-book
Pages: 83
Publisher: BEV BROWNING & A$$OCIATE$
Language: English
ISBN: 90-9671073-3-4
Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
SKU: browning001
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