Dogwood Webinar Series: Next-Level Funding

Dogwood Webinar Series: Next-level funding

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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

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

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

9/20/2023

Developing Effective Impact and Sustainability Sections

Distinguishing between short-term and long-term impacts
Key strategies for the dissemination of results
How to write about sustainability

Past Webinars

Date

Training Session

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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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