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FINAL PROJECT FOR NPLR 5910: GRANTWRITING

OVERVIEW

For your final project, you will select a nonprofit organization and assist that organization to develop their grant strategy for a specific program or project. By the end of the project, you will provide a (1) review the organization’s current grant strategy; (2) list of qualified public or private grant prospects; and (3) case statement or narrative for a specific grant opportunity. Throughout the quarter, you will work in small groups to review each others' progress and provide peer support. This week, you will learn more about the assignment, review the available projects, and rank your interests.

DESCRIPTION of the FINAL ASSIGNMENT

For this assignment:

Start by reviewing the statements of interest listed below, and complete the survey to rank your preferences.
The instructor will assign you to an organization. You will coordinate with your contact to get access to any additional information you need during the project.
The instuctor will also assign you to a peer review group, and will open a discussion page for you to begin work with your group.
During the project you will turn in:

Analyze Funding Mix: Assess the organization's current funding strategy, and any current case materials provided;
Jargon Seek & Replace: Assess the organization's use of jargon, and suggest alternatives;
List of Grant Prospects: Identify and qualify a list of public and private grant prospects;
Draft 1, Draft 2 and Final Grant Proposal: Develop a new case statement or grant narrative for a specific grant opportunity;
Sum It Up: Strategy Memo: Write a memo to your organization that offers advice and recommendations for future grant strategies, in relationship to the organization's overall fundraising plan.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

The instructor has identified organizations that wish to have students develop case statements for specific programs or projects. The organizations reflect a diverse range of mission areas. Please review the Statements of Interest below before ranking your preferences.

Seattle Tilth
El Centro de la Raza
Horn of Africa
YMCA
Interim CDA

INDICATE YOUR PREFERENCES

Please consider the projects above. Use the survey on the next page to rank your preferences by April 7. The instructor will try to match you with one of your top choices.