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I have recently been part of a conversation, between Development Directors, concerning prospecting. Prospecting is looking for individual philanthropists that might like to send your organization funds. Sounds rather simple, but the complexity and the scope was greater than I imagined.
My work has been dedicated to grants. I research the different funders and share this information with my clients in a grant search report. Grants are given by foundations, corporations or government agencies. This is different from prospecting for individuals.
The individual donor, generally does not have an application process. How do you find these rich or giving individuals? What is the best way to be sure that they are a match? Is there a good or a bad way to approach? These are a few of the questions I have been collecting answers too.
The conversation has been extremely interesting and I will pass this information on to you over the next few weeks. Be sure to keep tuned in, either through an RSS feed or follow me on twitter!! http://twitter.com/kerisilk
CCR RENEWAL – CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION STATUS Grants.gov registration is an integral part of the federal grant application process and is required for any organization or individual wishing to apply for a grant. This one-time process has been set up to verify and protect the applicant’s identity and allow for proper allocation of federal funds. The registration process is composed of five steps and multiple verifications. Although registration is a one-time process involving five steps, only the second step, Register With CCR, must be renewed yearly for Organization Registration.
Governor Pat Quinn announces a major public-private partnership between Microsoft and the State of Illinois to provide free technology training for up to 51,000 Illinoisans, starting July 31. Read the press release (PDF) to learn more about the Microsoft Elevate America initiative.
In cooperation with Microsoft Corporation, the State of Illinois is pleased to offer eligible citizens free vouchers that are redeemable for select Microsoft online courses and Microsoft business certification exams. Get the information technology skills, training and resources you need to compete for the jobs of today and tomorrow. As more information on vouchers becomes available, it will be posted here.
You are invited to a Free Tele-class. Where’s the Money??
Facilitated by Keri Silk you will learn what kinds of government money is really available. You will learn where to look for grants and other sources of free money. Keri will share her expertise and give you the tools you need to start mining the millions of available dollars in funding.
10:00 am CT on June 2, 2009
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For the hand out please send an email with handout on the subject line. You can also send your questions ahead of time.
Looking forward to learning more about you,
Keri
Please forward to friends!
Keri K. Silk, MS, DTM
Author, Coach, Grant Writer
866-279-8666 voicemail/fax
630-529-3181 office
“Shallow men believe in luck, believe in circumstances…Strong men
believe in cause and effect.” Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)
I’ll improve on Emerson to include Women. But the sentiment is the same don’t just sit around and wait for things to happen. Create action! Ripple the water, be the wave rather than waiting to be washed over. There are billions of dollars out there. You just need to begin the search.
So, where do you begin? How do you find the grants to apply to? If you are wondering then join my free tele-class next week. June 2, 2009 10 am CST.
I’ll take registration now and email you the call in information. Register send an email to kerisilk@fundingsuccess.us
There is no cost and if you would rather not receive further alerts or news of potential grants than just let me know in the email.
Also posted on google events — please send to friends.
Where does one start when looking for a grant? What should you look for? Why would you want to pay for the service of a grant search? The questions are often asked by those just starting to look for money through grants. If you are a novice to grant searching, understand that the search is just the beginning. In a search you look for possible grants that your organization or you as an individual can apply for.
The search can begin in many ways. You can subscribe to RSS feeds, newsletters or databases that will alert you to new opportunities. I receive hundreds of alerts each day.
You may want to use the search engines offered by the your state or the individual departments at the federal, state or local levels. There are several organizations dedicated to grant searching such as the Grantsmanship Foundation, the Donor’s Forum, Charity Channel and the Foundation Center. You can navigate around these and look for possible matches for your needs.
Match is the primary word. You want to be sure that your need and organization match what the funder wants to fund. You must carefully read the requests for proposals (RFP) or application rules. In my class Navigating the Grant Writing Maze I tell people to go to the eligibility section first. You can quickly see if your are eligible for the money. If not move on.
Paying for a grant search can save yo time and money in the long run. Be sure that the person doing the search knows enough about your needs to make appropriate matches. Understand that some projects are easily funded while others may be a stretch. Always check that the person or company doing the search does not have any hidden fees.
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