Lessons Learned, Tips to Share….
Jenise Cook | Grant Proposal Writer | info@RidgeViewMedia.com
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Lessons Learned, Tips to Share….
So, you’re starting a non‐profit
organization. You want grant money to
keep it going and to grow its programs.
You want to help a lot of people in your
community for a long, long time.
Jenise Cook | Grant Proposal Writer | info@RidgeViewMedia.com

Good for
you!
I have
some tips
to help you
get started.
Jenise Cook | Grant Proposal Writer | info@RidgeViewMedia.com

I’m a certified
grant proposal
writer. I can
help you write
the applications
to send to the
funding
organizations.
Jenise Cook | Grant Proposal Writer | info@RidgeViewMedia.com

I can also help you
find funding
organizations.
I can search the
Foundation Center’s
database for you
(or, with you).
Jenise Cook | Grant Proposal Writer | info@RidgeViewMedia.com

Lessons Learned, Tips to Share….
But first, you need to make sure your
organization will appeal to funding
organizations…
…to those who have the grant money.
Jenise Cook | Grant Proposal Writer | info@RidgeViewMedia.com

Our MISSION is to…
Start by
writing your
This And That
Mission
and
Vision
statements.
Our VISION is to…
This And That
Jenise Cook | Grant Proposal Writer | info@RidgeViewMedia.com

Then, write
descriptions of
the programs
you offer to
your clients
in your
community.
Jenise Cook | Grant Proposal Writer | info@RidgeViewMedia.com

Contact an
attorney to file
for your IRS
501C(3)
status.
Jenise Cook | Grant Proposal Writer | info@RidgeViewMedia.com

While you do all of this, you
need a Board of Directors.
Your Board will help you raise
funds from their network and
from your community.
Jenise Cook | Grant Proposal Writer | info@RidgeViewMedia.com

Lessons Learned, Tips to Share….
To appeal to funding organizations, it’s
important to have 8 to 10 Board
Members. Why?
The more Board Members, the more
solid your organization will become.
Jenise Cook | Grant Proposal Writer | info@RidgeViewMedia.com

Think of your
new non-profit
organization
Your Your
=
as a small
Passion Business
business…
…think like a
small business
owner.
Jenise Cook | Grant Proposal Writer | info@RidgeViewMedia.com

Does this all sound…
…overwhelming?
Jenise Cook | Grant Proposal Writer | info@RidgeViewMedia.com

You don’t have
to go it alone!
There are
volunteers to
help you get
started.
Jenise Cook | Grant Proposal Writer | info@RidgeViewMedia.com

First, visit the
Volunteer Center
Orange County. They
have many resources
to help you get your
501C(3) status and to
help you grow your
organization.
www.Volunteer Center.org
Jenise Cook | Grant Proposal Writer | info@RidgeViewMedia.com

And, contact the Executive
Coaches of Orange County.
Their mission is to grow you
into an effective manager or
director of your organization.
www.ecofco.org
Jenise Cook | Grant Proposal Writer | info@RidgeViewMedia.com

Lessons Learned, Tips to Share….
Also, start attending the monthly luncheon meetings of
AFPOC, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Orange
County chapter. It’s a great networking opportunity, and you’ll
learn much from the speakers for only $45 plus great food!
www.AFPOC.org
Jenise Cook | Grant Proposal Writer | info@RidgeViewMedia.com

After you have
followed the
above
suggestions,
contact me! Or,
contact me any
time during
your start-up
process.
Jenise Cook | Grant Proposal Writer | info@RidgeViewMedia.com

Let’s talk
about how I
can help your
organization
find potential
grant money….
(One more
slide! >>>)
Jenise Cook | Grant Proposal Writer | info@RidgeViewMedia.com

Lessons Learned, Tips to Share…
Thank you for visiting!
I hope to hear from you soon.
info@RidgeViewMedia.com
Tel: 714-423-1061
Jenise Cook | Grant Proposal Writer | info@RidgeViewMedia.com