| Suggested Fundraising Action Plan |
| Step 1. |
Identify projects that (a) are needed in the community and (b) have strong political support. |
| Step 2. |
Assist client to prepare project summary documents that:
- Outline the problem, issue, opportunity being addressed
- Define the projects’ goals, objectives and strategies
- Set out a project action plan/timeline
- Outline the project budget including partner match (if required)
- Provide detail on the client’s political support the projects have at the local, state, and national levels
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| Step 3. |
“Shop” or market the projects to Members of Congress and federal agency decision makers to determine the appropriateness of the project, answer funding questions, gain tips on developing/changing project format and content. |
| Step 4. |
Meet with Congressional Delegation Members and staff to brief them on the project and to gain Congressional support. |
| Step 5. |
(With encouragement from Congress and agency officials) Assist in the preparation of congressional appropriation bill language or the completion of required agency and private organization grant applications. |
| Step 6. |
(As needed) Market the projects to other Members of Congress, federal agency officials, and private sector executives. |
| Step 7. |
(As needed) Revise the project content and budget. |
| Step 8. |
Complete agreements and other documentation required to gain access to funds once approved by Congress or the funding organization. |
