SWK280 Review

Grants 1

100

What does LOI stand for?

Letter of Inquiry 

200

What's the difference between quantitative and qualitative data?

Quantitative-
numerical and can
be counted,
quantified and
mathematically
analyzed

Qualitative- used
to describe
meaning and is
generally non-
numerical  

300

Name three different types of data sources?

Document Analysis (i.e. program applications, financial info, historical documents)
• Surveys
• Pre and Post Test
• Interviews
• Focus Groups
• Observations

400

What is a budget justification/narrative?

A brief description that may accompany a budget. It
can be used to clarify specific line items, explain
how the costs were estimated, and/or justify the
need for the costs.

500

Explain the importance of the sustainability section of the grant proposal from a funder's perspective. 

• Funders will want to know that you have planned for the sustained success of your project--no foundation wants to be your only source of future support.
• Think about it from the funder’s point of view-why invest your foundation’s resources in a project that may disappear after your grant money runs out? It's up to you to show funders that you can sustain the project.

Fundraising

100

A written document that demonstrates your preparation of your organization’s fundraising efforts throughout a set time period (often one fiscal year)..

a.) Strategic Plan

b.) Proposal

c.) Fundraising Plan

c.) Fundraising Plan

200

True or False. It's better to apply for as many grants as possible than to focus on applying to a few grants that align closely with your mission and project.   

False.

300

Which of the following is not one of the keys to nonprofit fundraising success that we talked about in class?

a.) Focus on generating new support

b.) Know your donors

c.) Build trust in donor relationships

d.) Focus on current supporters

a.) Focus on generating new support

400

Name two sources of nonprofit funding (i.e. grants)

Individual donations

Corporate sponsorships 

Fees for services and goods

In-kind donations

500

Define In-Kind Donations and provide two examples.

In-kind contributions are donations of goods, services or time — instead of cash.

Examples- food, clothing, building your website

Grants 2

100

What is the first step in the grant writing process?

a.) Search for prospective grant opportunities.

b.) Identify need.

c.) Develop general proposal and budget.

b.) Identify need

200

True or False. The majority of nonprofit funding comes from grants.

False. Nonprofit revenue comes from a variety of sources.

300

A nongovernmental, nonprofit organization with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family, or corporation) and program managed by its own trustees or directors. 

a.) Private Foundation

b.) Family Foundation

c.) Community Foundation

d.) Corporate Foundation  

a.) Private Foundation 

400

The Goals and Objectives section of a grant proposal is one of the most important. Explain the difference between a program goal and program objective.

Program goals are broad statements of desired overall outcomes — not specific as to when or how.

An objective is a specific statement describing a particular, expected program outcome.

Objectives indicate to the reviewer exactly how you plan to achieve your goals.

500

Name the 8 basic elements of a grant proposal.

Letter of Inquiry

Statement of Need

Goals and Objectives

Program/Project Description 

Evaluation Plan

Sustainability Plan

Organizational Info

Budget