Consulting for the Darfur Rehabilitation Project Roza Grigoryan J.R. Ingles Scott Rosefield Olga Lenskaya
About Darfur Rehabilitation Project • Founded by a group of Darfurians in the U.S.A. • Currently located in Newark, New Jersey • Strength is EDUCATION and TRUTH TELLING – Bearing witness – Educating the public – Fostering conflict resolution – Seeking justice
Crayons and Paper Telling the Children’s Story While the Sudanese Government Denies Reality Dr. Jerry Ehrlich of DRP
Refugee camp in Sudan where Dr. Ehrlich worked for Doctors Without Borders The ICC indicts President Omar Al-Bashir Sudan forces foreigners to leave the camp
Art as a Catalyst for Raising Awareness • Raising public awareness about the organization, its mission and programs. • Expanding a network of potential funders, volunteers and supporters • Raising money for the current needs
Sustainable Future Establish contact with potential key funders • Increase awareness regarding the issue • Grants and Charity Events • Personal Networking
PIA Deliverables • Increase the funding base • Recruit and secure long term volunteers • Expand a database • Produced and submitted grants • Produce and deliver a final report
Long-Term Funding • Current income sources: • donations • earnings from speaking engagements • Future funds: • hire permanent staff • implement and expand DRP programs • Funding opportunities researched by the PDPM group of Fall 2009
Grant Submission
Sample Prospect Database Organization Application Deadline & Application Requirements Suggested application Processing Time deadline & Reasoning Online Form (each answer is limited to 100 words): The Ford Foundation On a rolling basis - personal info Suggested submission date: April 9 th . http://www.fordfound.org/gra Approval time: up to 3 months - description of the organization nts/inquiry/1 - who will be engage in the project and their qualifications The easiest and the shortest in - the purpose of the project terms of the requirements - other issues the project will address application. - estimated overall budget for the project ($ amount) - period of time for which funds are being requested - benefiting location Optional: upload any documents The Rockefeller Foundation On a rolling basis Online Form (each question is limited to 100 words): Suggested submission date: April 16 th . http://www.rockefellerfoundati - describe the project and indicate the amount of support (in U.S. dollars) that you are seeking on.org/funding- In comparison with the previous requests/funding- - list the specific, measurable results you would seek to achieve in this effort funder, the RF requires a project - to which of the Foundation’s initiatives does this funding inquiry relate request.aspx evaluation plan and a full - history of the previous RD funding if any proposal (if selected). In addition, - personal info a review of the RF initiatives must be performed. If selected, the organization will be asked to submit a full proposal (no requirements) Instructions: Download and fill out application and budget forms; submit via email On a rolling basis to info@osiea.org The Open Society Institute Suggested submission date: and Soros Foundation Approval time: up to 5 months Application form: April 23 th . http://www.soros.org/grants/a Targeted program: East Africa - title of the project, amount requested, organization info In comparison with the previous pplication/grant_apply_step_ Initiative - the aims of the proposed project (up to 5 sen-ces) funder, the OSI requires 1_view - short description of the primary beneficiaries additional information such as a - your organization’s budget for 2009 (itemized estimates of expected income detailed project budget (internally generated and donor funding) and expenses in US dollars) description and the organization’s budget for 2009. - other sources of external funding for the project if any - history of previous OSI funding if any - a brief description of the organization (up to 4 paragraphs) - a full project proposal of no more than eight pages will measure the progress and success of the project (short-term, long-term) Budget form: Usually covers such items as staff salaries, travel, media, events, and office expenses.
Evening of Art and Awareness to Benefit Darfur Rehabilitation Project Venue: Verlaine 110 Rivington street, New York, NY 10002 Event Type: Fundraiser Date and Time: March 21, 2010 from 7-9 Terms of Contribution: Lounge Area Rental Fee: $1000 Beverages: $144 Staff: $150 In-kind Contributions: $1294 Cash Sales: $250 Donations $1150 TOTAL CONTRIBUTION: $2694.00
Unheard Voices from Darfur: Art and Awareness with special guest, Dr. Jerry Ehrlich Venue: 9N Moore St, New York, NY 10013 Event Type: Fundraiser Date and Time: April 29, 2010 from 6-10pm Terms of Contribution: Gallery Space Rental Fee: $300 Beverages and Food: $245 In-kind Contributions: $545 Cash Sales (Children’s Art): $600 Donations $1500 TOTAL CONTRIBUTION: $2645
Goal Setting & Success • Our goal was to raise $5,000 • We raised a total of $5,339 • Remaining inventory of art for sale (total value: $1,000) • New volunteers
Lessons Learned • Working as a team can be challenging • Planning and organizing events • Working in the fast-moving environment of the non-profit industry • Social networking
Future of DRP • Engage new volunteers • Solidify and expand DRP membership • Set up weekly newsletter • Engage in monthly events • Work on greater fundraising plans
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