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Roza Grigoryan J.R. Ingles Scott Rosefield Olga Lenskaya

Consulting for the 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

About Darfur Rehabilitation Project

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
• f Fall 2009

Grant Submission

Organization Application Deadline & Processing Time Application Requirements Suggested application deadline & Reasoning The Ford Foundation http://www.fordfound.org/gra nts/inquiry/1 On a rolling basis Approval time: up to 3 months Online Form (each answer is limited to 100 words):

• personal info
• description of the organization
• who will be engage in the project and their qualifications
• the purpose of the project
• other issues the project will address
• estimated overall budget for the project ($ amount)
• period of time for which funds are being requested
• benefiting location

Optional: upload any documents Suggested submission date: April 9th. The easiest and the shortest in terms

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the requirements application. The Rockefeller Foundation http://www.rockefellerfoundati

• n.org/funding-

requests/funding- request.aspx On a rolling basis Online Form (each question is limited to 100 words):

• describe the project and indicate the amount of support (in U.S. dollars) that

you are seeking

• list the specific, measurable results you would seek to achieve in this effort
• to which of the Foundation’s initiatives does this funding inquiry relate
• history of the previous RD funding if any
• personal info

If selected, the organization will be asked to submit a full proposal (no requirements) Suggested submission date: April 16th. In comparison with the previous funder, the RF requires a project evaluation plan and a full proposal (if selected). In addition, a review of the RF initiatives must be performed. The Open Society Institute and Soros Foundation http://www.soros.org/grants/a pplication/grant_apply_step_ 1_view On a rolling basis Approval time: up to 5 months Targeted program: East Africa Initiative Instructions: Download and fill out application and budget forms; submit via email to info@osiea.org Application form:

• title of the project, amount requested, organization info
• the aims of the proposed project (up to 5 sen-ces)
• short description of the primary beneficiaries
• your organization’s budget for 2009 (itemized estimates of expected income

(internally generated and donor funding) and expenses in US dollars)

• 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. Suggested submission date: April 23th. In comparison with the previous funder, the OSI requires additional information such as a detailed project budget description and the

• rganization’s budget for 2009.

Sample Prospect Database

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