Proposal Writing and Communications
For Non-Profit Organizations

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Proposal Writing Grants are one of the cornerstones upon which a successful development program is based. A well-researched and planned proposal writing campaign provides: Significant financial support for an organization's projects Matching grants that leverage government contracts Effective volunteer leaders who are prepared to assist in the grant solicitation effort. Strengthening your proposal writing should be among your highest priorities, for both the short and long-term well-being of your institution. If you are about to start a proposal writing campaign, look to the Resource Development Network for expert counsel. This is the process we follow with most of our clients: Initial Meeting We meet with you (at no cost) to discuss your project idea and the need for it within the community. We learn about your organization and let you know what materials we need from you. Work Plan We next create a contract which clarifies the work, which typically includes: Review of Existing Written Materials Funding Source Research Coaching re: Interacting with Funding Sources First and Second Drafts of Proposal Final Proposal Timetable with Milestones Project and Organizational Budgets List of Current Funders and the amounts given by each Standard Attachments (Board list, organization chart, audited financials, etc.) Establishing a System to Follow Up and Monitor proposals Additional Services The Creation of Fund Raising Plans Developing and implementing strategic fund raising plans in collaboration with the Board of Directors and management. Developing strategies to broaden the base of funding sources beyond grants to include direct mail, events, major gifts, endowment planning, earned income, and planned giving. Grant Maker Research Researching prospective corporate and foundation donors for operating, project and capital support. Proposal Writing Writing proposals and solicitation materials that position the organization for success. We specialize in corporate and foundation proposals and also write government proposals for select clients. Program Development Helping senior management to design and re-design programs so that they will attract funding. Developing internal tracking systems and outcome measures with program managers to enable them to monitor program accomplishments against stated goals. Fund Raising Training Assisting non-profit Boards of Directors to formulate, clarify and actualize their role in fund raising. Conducting fund raising-related workshops (e.g., "How To Create A Fund Raising Plan," "Grant Writing Basics," "Fund Raising Do's and Don'ts"). Publicity, Newsletters and Communications Assisting local (Central New Jersey) non-profit organizations through the creation of press releases, newsletters and publicity for fundraising events. Creation of brochures and fact sheets to enhance the image of the organization. Resource Directories The Resource Development Network is the publisher of the New York and New Jersey Consultants Directory, a free, Internet-based directory of consultants serving the non-profit community.

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Resource Development Network, Inc.
Cranford, NJ and New York City
Susan Caruso-Green, President
www.ResourceDevelopmentNetwork.com
E-mail: info@resourcedevelopmentnetwork.com
Tel: 908-272-1209