VPAC18H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 17: Vancouver Foundation
Document Summary
Grantwriting as (cid:862)(cid:449)(cid:396)itte(cid:374) a(cid:396)t,(cid:863) (cid:271)uilds o(cid:374) the fou(cid:374)datio(cid:374) of di(cid:396)e(cid:272)t a(cid:374)d i(cid:374)di(cid:396)e(cid:272)t relationships with prospective donors. Rule of thumb: time is spent on the program planning than the writing and packaging of the proposal. Three general formats: letter of intent two pages in length, provides a very brief description of the project and asks the funder whether a longer and detailed proposal would be considered. Includes executive summary, organizational information, philanthropic alignment with funder, problem statement, objectives, strategy/methodology, outcomes/impact, evaluation, timeline, budget, sustainability, and appendices. Funds for capital support sought in the context of a capital campaign. Special project funding increases organizational capacity to support and fulfill administrative and fundraising objectives. Program/project funding used to launch or expand programs. Operating funding / unrestricted revenue ongoing costs associated with running the charity (i. e. facilities maintenance or rentals) Endowments provides support for long-term investments generating interest income over a period of time.
