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PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT A BID IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH GRADUATE-LEVEL WRITING. MUST FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED, AND NO PLAGIARISM. USE THE SOURCES INCLUDED.Week 5 - Discussion Evaluating the Evaluation Component In Step 6 of the text, you learned about the importance of the evaluation component to both the grant-seeking organization and the funder. There is some debate as to whether the evaluation function is better performed by the grant-seeking organization (i.e., internal evaluation), or by an external evaluator. Search the Internet and/or the online library for articles about the pros and cons of using internal versus external evaluators. In your discussion response, share your thoughts on which you think is more appropriate (internal or external evaluation), and include an advantage and disadvantage for each. Be sure to make reference(s) to the article(s) or website(s) you identify to support your points. Identify which type of evaluation you would recommend for your grant proposal and why Week 5 - Assignment Summary Download Worksheet 10.1: Summary Questionnaire. Once you have opened Worksheet 10.1, select “save as,” and save it to your own computer as a Word document. Answer each question on the questionnaire (2-3 sentences each) by typing your responses directly into the worksheet, and upload the completed worksheet as part of your written assignment. Note: You will use this paper and completed questionnaire to craft the summary component that will be included in your grant proposal/final project due in Week Six (a Sample Summary is included on p. 88 of the text). Resources Required Text ONeal-McElrath, T. (2013).  Winning grants step by step: The complete workbook for planning, developing and writing successful proposals (Links to an external site.)  (4th ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. ISBN: ISBN: 978-1-118-37834-2 · Step 8: Preparing the Program Budget · Step 10: Writing the Proposal Summary  · Worksheets Kids In Distress http://www.kidinc.org/71 Step 8 Developing the Program Budget THIS STEP PROVIDES THE BASIC TOOLS to develop an effective pro- gram budget. It also introduces key terms and defi nitions that will help in understanding the various elements of a budget. Finally, there are a number of examples and tools included both here and online that will be helpful in creating a program budget. General Budget Overview When applying for grants typically two types of budgets may be requested— an organizational operating budget and a program budget. An organizational operating budget details the income and expenses for the fi scal year for the grantseeking organization. An organization may have several projects or programs that it is responsible for implementing and managing throughout the year. A program budget would essentially fall under the purview of the organizational operating budget. The program budget is one of the most important components of a grant proposal. It provides insight into how a single program plan will be fi nancially executed during the life of the grant or program. The budget also gives funders the opportunity to understand the depth and breadth of the pro- grammatic effort from a fi nancial perspective. One of the fi rst things that funders want to know is what the budget entails and how its money will make an impact if it funds the program or organization. While many organizations have the skills to implement the program plan, it may not necessarily know how to fi nancially explain or manage its program. Helpful Hint Be sure to research what an acceptable in- direct cost rate should be. Some funders have already established their allowable indirect cost rate for any grants they fund. For instance, if a funder will only allow an indirect cost rate of 12 percent, but the organization’s indirect cost rate is 20 per- cent, the program will have to off -set the 8 percent loss in overhead costs in other areas of the budget. ONeal-McElrath, Tori, and Mim Carlson. Winning Grants Step by Step : The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing and Writing Successful Proposals, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2013. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ashford-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1469450. Created from ashford-ebooks on 2022-03-29 23:40:01. C o p yr ig h t © 2 0 1 3 . Jo h n W ile y & S o n s, I n co rp o ra te d . A ll ri g h ts r e se rv e d . 72 Winning Grants Step by Step For the purpose of this workbook, only the program budget will be spe- cifi cally addressed. Basics of a Program Budget Developing a budget for a grant proposal can be somewhat similar to developing a personal budget. For instance, while personal expenses might include mortgage or rent, utility bills and personal loans, the program budget includes expenses such as salaries, marketing, and other cost items necessary to successfully run the program. The following is a list of simple stages that a91 Step 10 Writing the Proposal Summary THE PROPOSAL IS NOW NEARLY COMPLETE. The proposal summary does what its title suggests—it summarizes the entire proposal. In this step grantseekers learn the basics of constructing a solid and compelling sum- mary. Using a worksheet and following examples, grantseekers also write a summary for their own proposals. Purpose and Content of the Summary A proposal summary (also referred to as an executive summary) is a clear, one- or two-page abstract of the full proposal. Its purpose is to encapsulate the strongest key elements of the grantseeker’s proposal, which will then lead the funder to engage in reading the full proposal. All proposals of more than fi ve pages in length should contain a sum- mary, and in most cases funders require a summary as a part of the proposal. Positioned as the opening element of the proposal, it is typically the section written last to ensure that all critical proposal elements are incorporated. A proposal summary should contain the following elements: • Identifi cation of the applicant (the organization) • The specifi c purpose of the grant • The applicant’s qualifi cations to carry out this purpose (the program) • The anticipated end result • The total program or project budget and how much the applicant is requesting from the grantmaker to be used toward that amount Grantseekers should endeavor to include each of the elements outlined in the previous section in short paragraphs. A crisp and well-articulated summary assists the funder in understand- ing the need for the program, its goals, and objectives. A good proposal summary paints a picture of the full proposal and successfully entices the ONeal-McElrath, Tori, and Mim Carlson. Winning Grants Step by Step : The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing and Writing Successful Proposals, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2013. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ashford-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1469450. Created from ashford-ebooks on 2022-03-29 23:41:12. C o p yr ig h t © 2 0 1 3 . Jo h n W ile y & S o n s, I n co rp o ra te d . A ll ri g h ts r e se rv e d . Winning Grants Step by Step92 funder to read more. Grantseekers should always keep in mind that funders receive dozens—and in many cases hundreds—of grant proposals to review during any given funding cycle. There are many different approaches to employ when writing the pro- posal summary. Some will start with the compelling problem the program is designed to address, whereas others will start by introducing the organi- zation, highlighting its reputation and standing, and presenting its overall qualifi cations. When in doubt, consider following the same order used in the proposal. If writing the proposal summary is a struggle, know that even the most seasoned grantwriters sometimes struggle with this section because it demands brevity. It requires the writer to capture thWORKSHEET 10.1A: Summary Questionnaire Use the filled-out Worksheet 10.1B in the book as an example to follow as you complete this questionnaire. 1. What is the indentify of your organization, and what is its mission? 2. What is the proposed project (title, purpose, target population)? 3. Why is the proposed project important? 4. What will be accomplished by this program or project during the time period of the grant? 5. Why should your organization do the project (credibility statement)? 6. How much will the project cost during the grant time period? How much is being requested from this funder? Winning Grants Step by Step, Fourth Edition. Copyright © 2013 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved.