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Designing an Effective Sustainability Strategy

Designing an Effective Sustainability Strategy. presented by Sharon Schnelle. Sponsored through. Goals of Training. Participants will understand The basics of resource acquisition (FORM) Sustainability Plan Development Advocating for Support Where to go to find funding. Training AGENDA.

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Designing an Effective Sustainability Strategy

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  1. Designing an Effective Sustainability Strategy presented by Sharon Schnelle Sponsored through

  2. Goals of Training Participants will understand • The basics of resource acquisition (FORM) • Sustainability Plan Development • Advocating for Support • Where to go to find funding

  3. Training AGENDA • Welcome & Introduction • Basics of Resource Acquisition • Sustainability Plan Development • Building Collaboration • Advocating for Support • Finding Funding

  4. Understanding the Basics of Resource Acquisition • FORM - (Foundation of Resource Management) • The most essential element to remember in grantwriting / resource acquisition and program sustainability is diversification of funding streams! • It is best to not have all your eggs in one basket especially if the program or agency is completely grant driven • The type of funding source will dictate the type of proposal or approach you take to securing funding

  5. Other Federal Private Donors State In-kind Local Foundations Volunteers Investments/ Endowments Corporations

  6. Sustainability • There is no one formula or answer to the sustainability challenge, but • Can provide a road map to guide your program's community partners • Can strengthen community partners' buy-in and understanding of the efforts needed to keep your program operating and improving • Be program’s marketing tool to potential investors • Can guide ongoing management efforts of the program

  7. Sustainability Plan Components • Sustainability Plan Template & Checklist • Building Collaboration • Advocating for Support • Research potential funding sources

  8. Finding Out What Is Available • Sources for Information • Internet • Periodicals • Library • Seminars

  9. Internet - Websites • The Grantsmanship Center - www.tgci.com • The Foundation Center - www.fdncenter.org • GuideStar.org – www.guidestar.org • GrantsNet - http://www.os.dhhs.gov/grants/index.shtml • The Federal Register - http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html • Grants.gov – http://grants.gov/Index • Ohio Grant Makers – www.ohiograntmakers.org

  10. Periodicals • The Chronicle of Philanthropy - http://philanthropy.com/ • TGCI Magazine - http://www.tgci.com/publications/magSubscript.asp • Dollars & Sense - http://www.ouw.org/ouwpublic/Publications.htm

  11. Library • Foundation Directory • Ohio Grants Guide • Grant Writing Books

  12. Seminars • The Grantsmanship Center • The Grant Institute • Foundation Seminars – • Cincinnati Health Foundation – • healthfoundation.org • Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services

  13. Final Notes • Review and Final Thoughts • Next Steps • Feedback for the program

  14. Contacts Sharon Schnelle smschnelle@dps.state.oh.us 614.466.0346

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