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Metrics: similar to indicators, specific measures used to evaluate the success of a project or activity Mission statement: a short written statement that describes the purpose of an organization No-cost extension: permission from a funder to continue a grant beyond the original grant period (usually for a defined time period) because the project has not been completed and/or all the grant funds have not been spent Objective: specific actions designed or taken to reach a bigger goal Organizational budget: the general operating budget for an organization as a whole, including both expected revenue and expenses (usually shown by calendar or fiscal year) Overhead: the regular costs of doing business for an organization, such as rent and utilities; also referred to as general operating expenses Program Officer: person at foundation responsible for 1) reviewing whether grant applications meet the foundation’s requirements and fit the foundation’s mission, 2) recommending grant applications for the foundation to accept or reject, and 3) evaluating approved grants; program officers typically have some expertise in a field related to the foundation’s mission Project-specific or program budget or grant: a budget or grant that shows the expenses for a specific area of work detailed in a proposal; these are a sub-set of an organization’s general operating budget or overall work Prospect: a person or organization likely to make a financial contribution to your organization Prospect pipeline: a list of potential financial supporters Pitch: a short, informative and enthusiastic summary of organization’s work that can be delivered verbally or in writing Request for proposals (RFP): an invitation to submit a proposal for a specific program area or type of project; sometimes funders invite only pre-selected organizations to apply, other times funders post RFPs publicly so any organization that matches its terms can apply; also referred to as a call for proposals Rolling submission: applications are accepted throughout the year and not on specific deadlines Social networking: a community of people who interact through the internet, often through platforms like Facebook or Twitter Substantial variances: significant changes in spending from an original budget (funders have different guidelines for what constitutes “substantial”) Tax-exempt: taxes do not apply, subject to specific tax laws and regulations (in the U.S., registered foundations and nonprofit organizations do not pay tax on their revenues and have to meet specific criteria to be eligible for tax exemption) Theory of Change: short description of why you think your project/program will achieve your goals. In other words, why do you believe the activities you identified will lead to the outcome(s) you seek? Unsolicited proposal/application: a proposal or application submitted without prior contact or approval from a funder 39
APPENDIX 2: LETTER OF INTENT (LOI) TEMPLATE LOIs are typically 1-3 pages long. Examples of LOIs can be found here: foundationcenter.org/getstarted/faqs/html/loi.html [ DATE ] [ FIRST AND LAST NAME OF PROGRAM OFFICER ] [ OFFICIAL TITLE ] [ NAME OF FOUNDATION ] [ STREET ADDRESS ] [ CITY, STATE ZIP CODE ] [ COUNTRY ] Dear Mr./Ms. [ LAST NAME OF PROGRAM OFFICER ], [ INSERT 1-2 SENTENCES ON WHY WE SHOULD CARE ABOUT THE ISSUE YOU ARE WORKING ON. (Example: It has been widely acknowledged for decades that countries, communities, and families can thrive if women and girls are empowered. So if the empowerment of women and girls is critical to securing a just and equitable world, then why has it not yet happened?) ] [ NAME OF YOUR ORGANIZATION ] respectfully requests a [ TYPE OF GRANT (project or general operating) ] grant in the amount of [ $XXXXX ] from the [ NAME OF FOUNDATION ] to [ DO WHAT TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE YOU MENTIONED ABOVE (Example: Women Thrive respectfully requests a general operating grant in the amount of $30,000 to advocate for policy change at the U.S. and global levels so that women and men can share equally in the enjoyment of opportunities, economic prosperity, voice, and freedom from fear and violence.) ] ISSUE ADDRESSED [ Briefly describe the issue or need that you are addressing. Why is it important? Is the need urgent right now? Is there is a limited window of opportunity to have impact? ] TARGET POPULATION [ Who is the target population? How many people will you reach? In what geographic area will you work? ] GOALS AND ACTIVITIES [ What do you hope to accomplish (your goal and outcomes)? How do you intend to accomplish it (your activities)? Clearly describe how your activities address the issue mentioned above. ] BACKGROUND ON YOUR ORGANIZATION [ Why is your organization the right organization to carry out the work? Briefly describe your organization’s mission, history, and recent accomplishments. Also detail key people or abilities that you bring to the project proposed. ] Sincerely, [ YOUR NAME ] [ YOUR TITLE ] [ YOUR ORGANIZATION ] [ YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION ] 40
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Page 27 and 28: DEVELOPING A BUDGET When you create
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