Getting What You Need: Grant-Writing for the New Teacher ISU New - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Getting What You Need: Grant-Writing for the New Teacher ISU New Teacher Conference 6/22/18 9:00-9:50AM Kira Hamann, Ed.D.

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What do you need? Pets? iPads? Books? Blocks? Projector? Camera? Seating? https://www.flickr.com/photos/seatbelt67/502255276 Test tubes? Clipboards? Paintbrushes? Experiences? SmartBoard? 6/25/18

How do you get it? Option Should you use it? Freebies Parents/ Families? PTA/ Other School Orgs? Outside Funding? 6/25/18

Outside Funding Examples Grants Crowdfunded Projects Non-refundable fund/ Non-refundable fund/ product product Funds received from one party to another Funds raised by multiple people’s donations Specific to an organization/ theme/ entity More open-ended, proposal-based Highly selective, application- based Major examples: Major examples: Target Field DonorsChoose.org, Trip Grants, Fund for Kickstarter, Indiegogo Teachers, Toshiba America Foundation 6/25/18

Grants: How to Find Them http://www.clipartpanda.com/clipart_images/cartoon-eyes-37393759 Online! Organized lists from others • News article lists • General searches • Professional organizations: NCTM, NAEYC, KDE, NEA, etc. Local community: businesses, organizations, foundations, etc. http://eduscapes.com/sessions/virtual/ 6/25/18

Grants: How to Apply Find a good fit for your need Do some sleuthing Consider your work-life balance Follow application to a “T” Be brave and do it! http://www.nea.org/home/10476.htm 6/25/18

Grants: Applications L I K E A L E S S O N Format may vary, but basics: P L A N ! q Title q Abstract (<1 page summary/ overview) q Statement of need (why?) q Description (what?) q Budget (how much?) q Project calendar (what you plan to do when) q Evaluation plan (how you’ll assess change from this) q Summary (bring home the need) 6/25/18

Outside Funding Examples Grants Crowdfunded Projects Non-refundable fund/ Non-refundable fund/ product product Funds received from one party to another Funds raised by multiple people’s donations Specific to an organization/ theme/ entity More open-ended, proposal-based Highly selective, application- based Major examples: Major examples: Target Field DonorsChoose.org, Trip Grants, Fund for Kickstarter, Indiegogo Teachers, Toshiba America Foundation 6/25/18

Crowdfunding: Steps 1. Define your project 2. Tell your story 3. Pick a platform (look for examples like yours) 4. Publicize your project (social media!!!!) 5. Involve parents & families 6. Get Funded 7. Show appreciation! http://latestonsports.com/2015/05/14/skys-the-limit- for-juve-scream-italian-media-2/ 6/25/18

Crowdfunding: Steps 1 & 2 1. Define Your Project • What do you need • Get specific 2. Tell Your Story • Who you and your students are • What the need is • Why you need it! http://www.thesalesside.com/5-easy- things-you-can-do-today-to-increase- your-sales/ 6/25/18

Crowdfunding: Step 3 3. Pick a Platform Kickstarter Donors Platforms Indiegogo Choose Others? GoFundMe 6/25/18

DonorsChoose.org What is it? Who can participate? Yes J , full-time, 75% w/kids… No L Public/ Public Charter School Private School Educators Educators Public GED Program Educators Private GED Program Educators Public School PreK Teachers Head Start/ PreK (not run by public school/ district) Public Alternative School Educators Home School Teachers Donors? 6/25/18

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Donors Choose: Specifics Register with your working school email and upload great pic Create your first project proposal Can request materials, visitors, field trips, PD • Be prompt and polite to earn points to get bigger ticket items Can create more than one at a time, but pace yourself New teachers to site get 3 points to start = 3 projects • 4. Publicize project: MARKETING!!!!!! 5. Involve parents & families 6. Get Funded!!! 6/25/18

Donors Choose: Examples Level Details http://eduscapes.com/sessions/virtual/ Early Childhood Professional Proposal Development Example/ Pilot Example Elementary Proposals Almost there Examples Middle School Proposals Completed Examples High School Proposals Never Before Funded Examples Specials Subject Examples 6/25/18

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Donors Choose Tips Keep project between $100-$600 Homepage = good pic! Don’t give up! Write a catchy opening paragraph Donate 1 st to your project Promote!!!!! Use auto updates w/FB and have students families to too Be quick to say thanks! Get bang for buck when shopping Help others to help yourself 6/25/18

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“Getting What You Need” Depends on your writing! Writers must • Have a strong desire to solve a problem • Have determination and be persistent • Find a good match for source (match is very important) • Know that quality writing = success • Complete the application as spelled out • Keep copies of everything • Beat deadline (if there is one) 6/25/18

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