Dogwood Webinar Series: Next-Level Funding

Dogwood Webinar Series: Next-level funding

Future and Past Webinars

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Training Session

Topics Covered

Webinar Link

5/15/2024

Grant Development for Economic Opportunity: An Overview

Developing familiarity with major funders and their focuses
Key and emerging priorities in grant funding for economic opportunity
Best practices in project design and proposal development: how to craft a winning economic opportunity grant proposal

6/12/2024

Aligning Methodology and Evaluation: An Advanced Look

Developing methodology reflective of the SMART approach
Determining appropriate data indicators for measuring impact/success
Designing process and outcome evaluation capable of demonstrating the impact of methods
Examining specific case studies of successful methodology and evaluation sections

7/17/2024

Grant Development for Housing

Developing familiarity with major funders and their focuses
Key and emerging priorities in grant funding for housing
Best practices in project design and proposal development: how to craft a winning housing grant proposal”

Past Webinars

Date

Training Session

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4/17/2024

Incorporating Innovation in a Government Grant Proposal

What do funders mean when they request “innovative” project designs?
Considerations for developing innovative projects
Balancing evidence-based models with innovation
Achieving innovation while setting achievable goals and outcomes”

3/20/2024

Government Grant Development for Education: An Overview

Developing familiarity with major funders and their focuses
Key and emerging priorities in grant funding for education
Best practices in project design and proposal development: how to craft a winning education grant proposal

4/17/2024

Incorporating Innovation in a Government Grant Proposal

What do funders mean when they request “innovative” project designs?
Considerations for developing innovative projects
Balancing evidence-based models with innovation
Achieving innovation while setting achievable goals and outcomes”

2/21/2024

Do’s and Don’ts in Grant Development: Successful Proposal Case Studies

Overview of 3 successful government proposals and analysis of how they “work,” including the work plan and budget sections
Fatal flaws to avoid in the application process

1/17/2024

Grant Development for Health and Wellness: An Overview

Developing familiarity with major funders and their focuses
Key and emerging priorities in grant funding for health and wellness
Best practices in project design and proposal development: how to craft a winning health and wellness grant proposal

12/13/2023

Equity and Grant Development: When Real Understanding Produces Change

Understanding the importance of recognizing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in a grant proposal
Delineating the intersection between social justice and grant development
Developing familiarity with data sources, EBPs, and guidance to support recognition of equity to create meaningful social change
Implementing strategies to orient a project within a national/global context

11/15/2023

Finding Your Narrative Arc: How to Sustain Reviewers’ Attention from Start to Finish

Inside the federal review process: tips from an experienced federal reviewer
Finding the project’s overall upshot
Pivotal “moments” in a proposal

10/25/2023

The Similarities and Differences Between Foundation and Government Grant Proposals: A Deep Dive

Understanding what competitive foundation and government grants have in common
Developing familiarity with what foundation reviewers vs. government reviewers are looking for when they review proposals
How to transition from foundation to federal grants, and vice versa
Delineating stylistic and content differences between foundation and government grant proposals
Understanding the basics of assessing your organization’s readiness for foundation vs. government grant opportunities

9/20/2023

Fiscal Sponsorship: A Comprehensive Overview

Practical strategies for determining if and when engaging a fiscal sponsor is appropriate
Understanding rules and regulations that guide the process
Developing a strong understanding of when using a fiscal sponsor is an ideal choice
Identifying and evaluating appropriate fiscal sponsors and the roles and responsibilities of each entity involved

8/16/2023

Creating a Solid Work Plan

The role of a work plan: the foundation of project design
Creating effective goals, objectives, and activities
Using the SMART approach
Review of sample work plans from successful grants

7/19/2023

Engaging the Target Population: A Critical Aspect of Grant Development

Formal and informal methods of engaging the target population
Utilizing existing data, reports, and other documentation of engagement
Including engagement of the target population in your strategic plan
The critical role of cultural competency and how to write about it

6/21/2023

Utilizing Evidence-based Best Practices

Defining evidence-based practices (EBPs) and distinguishing them from promising or emerging practices
Overview of major repositories of EBPs
Weaving in EBPs for a strong proposal

5/17/2023

Enhancing Grants through a Force-Multiplier Perspective: Creating Meaningful Partnerships and Describing their Role in a Proposal

Supporting the client in seeking and developing effective partnerships
Support vs. commitment, and how to write about each
Collaboration vs. competition as a government model

4/19/2023

Non-Narrative Requirements: A Complete Overview

Common registrations required for government grants; overview of steps to complete them
Where to find information on required registrations in a NOFO/RFP
How do the portals (SAM, Grants.gov, eRACommons) work together?
Developing a budget that aligns seamlessly with project goals and activities
What to ask the client for on day one: overview of commonly required forms and documents

3/15/2023

Best Practices for Post-Award Compliance

Working with a government agency/program officer
Defining “subawardee” vs. “subcontractor,” and understanding additional types of collaboration: vendors, consultants, and partners
Overview of the Uniform Guidance
Progress report guidance
Best practices for fiscal management of grant funding

2/15/2023

Logic Model Basics

Untangling logic model elements
Overview of a successful logic model
Synchronizing a logic model with project design and evaluation

1/18/2023

Key Elements of a Successful Evaluation Plan

Process and outcome evaluation 101
Data models and indicators

12/13/2022

Utilizing Data to Build a Strong Case

Overview of rigorous data requirements of government grants
Walk-through of the most common data sources (American Community Survey, CDC Wonder, UDS Mapper)
The key role of Community Health Needs Assessments and other local data sources

11/15/2022

Best Practices in Project Management: Building a Strong Grant Development and Project Team

Vetting an opportunity: is this a good match for your organization?
Building a team of experts to develop the project and application
Tips for communicating with government Program Officers
Creating a successful project timeline
Who is responsible for what?
Where to begin

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Health & Wellness | Goal 4

Increase Access to Behavioral Health and Substance Use Prevention and Treatment

Objective 4.1: Reduce opioid overdose mortality throughout the region

Objective 4.2: Reduce untreated behavioral health and substance use disorder in disproportionately affected communities

Objective 4.3: Prevent and reduce behavioral health issues and substance use (tobacco, alcohol, illicit and prescription drugs) in youth

Health & Wellness | Goal 3

Address Health Disparities

Objective 3.1: Improve health outcomes for women and infants in rural and low-income communities and communities of color

Objective 3.2: Reduce the prevalence of common chronic health diseases in disproportionately affected communities

Objective 3.3: Increase effectiveness of health care through delivery of culturally aligned services

Health & Wellness | Goal 2

Increase Access to Whole-Person Health Care

Objective 2.1: Increase the number of people with affordable health insurance coverage

Objective 2.2: Increase the available workforce for primary and allied health care services

Objective 2.3: Increase access to comprehensive and integrated care

Objective 2.4: Increase access to community-based services in low-income, elderly and rural communities

Health & Wellness | Goal 1

Support and Build Healthy Communities

Objective 1.1: Decrease adverse experiences (ACEs and traumatic violence) and improve individual and family resiliency

Objective 1.2: Increase access to community environments that promote healthy living and social connectedness across the age continuum

Economic Opportunity | Goal 4

Foster Entrepreneurship

Objective 4.1: Increase the number of Person of Color (POC)-led small businesses throughout the region

Objective 4.2: Increase the number of rural small businesses throughout the region

Economic Opportunity | Goal 3

Build Economic Ecosystems

Objective 3.1: Improve access to higher-paying jobs throughout the region, targeting the lowest income populations

Objective 3.2: Increase and retain quality jobs

Objective 3.3: Stimulate economic growth, catalyzing businesses and revenue

Economic Opportunity | Goal 2

Promote Work Readiness

Objective 2.1: Close the educational attainment gap in WNC, staying on pace with regional and county-specific projections (myFutureNC 2030).

Economic Opportunity | Goal 1

Develop a Comprehensive Data Resource

Education | Goal 3

Support Higher Education Career Readiness

Objective 4.1: Close the educational attainment gap in WNC, staying on pace with regional and county-specific projections (myFutureNC 2030).

Education | Goal 2

Improve K-12 Education

Objective 2.1: Address teacher workforce challenges

Objective 2.2: Equip families of students to support academic growth and social-emotional health

Objective 2.3: Increase capacity of partners to provide supports and services, particularly for children facing challenges related to poverty, systemic racism, being differently abled or English language learners

Education | Goal 1

Improve Early Childhood Education Ecosystem

Objective: Address early childhood educator workforce challenges

Education | Goal 4

Develop a Comprehensive Landscape Study

Housing | Goal 5

Use Impact Investments to Create Affordable and Workforce Housing

Housing | Goal 4

Create and Preserve Housing Units for Persons Below 50% of the Median Income

Objective 4.1: Create rental units for households below 50% of the median income

Objective 4.2: Help families pay no more than 30% of their income on housing

Objective 4.3: Create and preserve communities in a way that is representative of the WNC natural landscape

Housing | Goal 3

Create and Preserve Senior Housing

Objective 3.1: Create needed rental and homeownership opportunities for seniors

Objective 3.2: Incorporate supportive services in rental housing developments

Objective 3.3: Increase use of universal design in development

Housing | Goal 2

Create and Preserve Supportive Housing Rental Units

Objective 2.1: Create new supportive housing

Objective 2.2: Preserve existing supportive housing

Objective 2.3: Leverage state and federal funds

Housing | Goal 1

Support Healthy and Safe Revitalization Opportunities

Objective 1.1: Revitalize Neighborhoods

Objective 1.2: Repurpose existing structures to minimize environmental impact

Objective 1.3: Support home ownership