Grant+Documents

=Knight Abstract 11/13/10 = = = =Process, Documents and People=

The Process: There are four major steps in the development of successful grants funding: a). a thorough search of available funding sources; b). a detailed proposal specifying how the funds will serve the organization’s constituency; c). an accurate grants tracking system; and, d). a sustained effort.

The Documents: In order to succinctly research and then write the proposals the following documents are necessary: Description of Project Needs, Goals and Objectives Mission Statement History of the Organization Narrative of Organization’s Objectives, Programs and Services List of Board of Directors with Affiliations, Contact Addresses, and Phone Numbers List of Organizational Administrators and Duties: Table of Organization Constituency and Area Demographics List of Potential Corporate Sponsors Rendering of Facility Short and Long Range Plans Marketing Reports (if available) Annual Report Photos of Activities Project Budget Current Organization Budget Current Grants or Endowments Budget Summary of Current Campaign 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Determination Letter from the IRS Copy of Most Recent IRS Form 990 State Charities Registration Number Federal Employee I.D. Number The People: The final component for solid proposals is access to key administrative staff and board members for a continuous flow of information. These individuals will ensure the overall quality of information in the proposals and the probability of their success.