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Reviewing Proposals
Declining Proposals
Responding to Proposals
Site Visits
Misc.
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· Policies of the foundation employing you · Form of the initial submission · Review team able to say "no" to any request while being unable to say "yes" to any request o usually some submissions that are out of scope or clearly inferior in quality o may not be unanimous decision
What are some guide posts for reviewing proposals?
100
The responsibility of a grantseeker after a questions and concerns letter is received.
What is a prompt response with answers to the questions for the grant maker?
100
The way most foundations respond to proposals
What is a Questions and Concerns Letter?
100
When a site visit should take place
What is there is no right or wrong answer?
100
Sentry & Steward
What two roles can a foundation play in grant making?
200
Capital-durable goods and services Operating-(very rare) heating, cooling, lights, maintenance, rent, insurance, supplies Programmatic-support for innovative ideas
What are the three main categories for proposals that would provide a public benefit with an example of each?
200
Four reasons to decline a proposal are…
What is: 1) Proposal requests an amount larger than a foundation is willing to pay or has the ability to pay. 2) The proposal is for an idea that is outside the scope of the foundation’s guidelines. 3) The proposal is for an idea that is within the scope of the foundation’s guidelines, but is not a quality idea. 4) The proposal is for an idea that is within the scope of the foundation’s guidelines and is of quality, but is at least a little less promising than other proposals.
200
This paragraph identifies the proposal to which it is a response
What is the first paragraph in the Questions and Concern letter?
200
How to handle rising expectations of applicants when conducting a site visit
What is written and verbal disclaimers?
200
1) Avoid giving offense by acting in a professional and respectful manner. 2) Document all contacts with applicants, especially phone calls.
What are ways to protect a grantmaker from complaints from declined grant seeker include…
300
Time, skill, patience, experience, analytical ability, intuition
What are some of the skills needed of a program officer?
300
Another reason a grantmaker might decline a proposal is…
What is a proposal that is not in line with reality and does not fall within the rhetoric of the foundation’s guidelines.
300
This paragraph conveys the format in which the foundation expects a response.
What is the third paragraph in the Questions and Concerns letter?
300
You should create this after deciding to make a site visit
What is setting and agenda?
300
Personalization with the name of the organization, the name of the proposal, and the foundation’s main reason(s) for deciding to decline it.
What is what proper letters of decline should have?
400
1. Innovative Idea 2. Applicants have expertise, but understanding of its weaknesses 3. Applicant done the needed homework about proposal and foundation 4. Doing project with those it's trying to help 5. Others centered not self-centered 6. The applicant will invest its own money in the project shows attachment to project 7. Applicant determined to do the project no matter what 8. Comprehensive approach 9. Work collaboratively with others who can help 10. Evaluator assess project 11.Continue the project after foundation funding ceases 12. Project will create broader impact
What are some of the characteristics of good proposals?
400
The best way to decline a proposal is
What is...deliver a clear message that this is the final decision and to do so in writing.
400
All foundations require program officers to do what in response to a proposal?
What is read, analyze, and recommend disposition of proposals?
400
You should look for this when conducting a site visit
What is signs of trouble?
400
Gather vital missing information that will be needed in order to make an informed decision about the request
What is the precise function of the Q & C?
500
An evaluation summary that is done during the program for improvement
What is a formative evaluation design?
500
That grantseekers are optimists seeking affirmation and are therefore prone to misinterpret any communication from a grantmaker.
What is Ellis's law?
500
How do most review boards come to a decision?
What is by a consensus?
500
One advantage and one disadvantage to utilizing consultants on site visits
What is disconnected from the process & outside perspective?
500
You should conduct site visits with this group of stakeholders
What is community residents or youth advisory boards?