you will focus on researching funding opportunities. Utilize the internet as wel
you will focus on researching funding opportunities. Utilize the internet as well as online foundation searches such as the Foundation Center. Your internet search should include funding databases, directories, websites and other funding resources designed to pinpoint grant opportunities that might support your particular case study organization. Discuss your internet research in 2-4 paragraphs and be sure to cite your work. Then, identify prospective grants for your case study organization and briefly discuss why you think these prospective grants are a good fit given your mission statement and funding needs (this should be between 4-6 paragraphs).
Finally, discuss the following questions (3-4 paragraphs):
What is the difference between grants funded by grant-making foundations and government-funded grants?
Did you identify trends in non-profit funding while conducting your research? What types of new trends are being discussed? How do these new trends affect your mission statement and funding needs?
INFORMATION NEEDED
MY CASE STUDY ORGANIZATION – YOU HAVE BEEN HIRED AS A HEAD START DIRECTOR TASKED WITH OPENING NEW CHILD CARE CENTER FOR A DEEPLY IMPOVERISHED RURAL PREDOMINATLY HISPANIC COMMUNITY . YOU HAVE DONE SOME BASIC RESEARCH AND HAVE DETERMINED THAT THERE IS A NEED FOR A CENTER THAT WILL SERVE 6 INFANTS, 10 TODDLERS, 15 PRESCHOOLERS AND 20 ELEM AGED CHILDREN IN THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM.
AS A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH 501.C3 STATUS , YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSIST OF A KINDERGARTEN TEACHER, THREE PARENTS OF PRESCHOOLERS, THE PARENT OF AN INFANT, A PASTOR, THE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER OF A LOCAL COORPORATION THAT HAS INDICATED AN INTEREST IN THE PROJECT AND A LOCAL NEWSPAPER REPORTER. YOU HAVE ALSO DEVELOPED A CONSULTING RELATIONSHIP WITH PROFESSIONALS FROM THE OFFICE OF HEAD START CHARGED WITH OVERSIGHT OF A PROGRAM LIKE YOURS. YOU HAVE TENTATIVELY DECIDED TO HOLD THE PROGRAM IN THE PASTORS CHURCH WHICH HAS A LARGE EDUCATIONAL WING WITH SPACE SUITABLE TO MEET YOUR NEEDS. THE CHURCH WANTS YOU TO PAY 1,000 PER MONTH WHICH THEY FEEL IS NEEDED TO COVER THE HEATING COSTS OF THE LARGE BUILDING. YOU HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH DEVELOPING A LONG TERM LOCATION AND STAFFING PLAN, BUDGET AND ONGOING PLAN FOR ASSURING FUDNING STABILITY
MY MISSION STATEMENT
My final mission statement is “Our mission is to create and maintain a safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environment for all children, families and staff and we are committed to flexibility and meeting the needs of working families. We strive to provide innovative learning opportunities that prepare children for a brighter future.