SERVING PEOPLE, SAVING LIVES
Grant Writing Workshop
Tyler Affiliate
2010
Welcome!
Introductions & Welcome
Housekeeping
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Restrooms
Cell Phones
Open format… ask questions
Not a technical workshop
Collaboration… Networking
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Workshop Objectives
What are you looking to take home
from today?
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Workshop Objectives
Identify local funding opportunities
Emphasize community needs and what
programs will receive priority for funding
Review basic components of a grant proposal
Emphasize need for impact illustrated in
programs and evaluations
Provide opportunity for collaboration among
agencies
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Agenda
About Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Breast Health Programs & Advocacy
Community Profile
Request for Application– a roadmap
Compliance and the Grant Reviewers
Perspective
Measuring Impact & Evaluation
Lunch/Networking
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Susan G. Komen for the
Cure®
Tyler Affiliate
OUR VISION:
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A WORLD WITHOUT BREAST CANCER
Our Story
Born in a promise
– Born in a promise between
two sisters – Nancy Brinker
to her sister, Susan G.
Komen, who died from breast
cancer at the age of 36 –
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
is the world’s largest and
most progressive grassroots
network fighting to end
breast cancer forever.
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Our Promise
Our Promise is our mission
– To save lives and end breast cancer
forever by empowering people,
ensuring quality of care for all and
energizing science to find the
cures.
Our Vision
A world without breast cancer.
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Our Values
Komen
Inclusion
Stewardship
to embrace the uniqueness of every individual
to be accountable for our performance, individually
and collectively
Honesty
Openness
Passion
to foster a community of trust and integrity
to seek out new ideas and new ways of thinking
to demonstrate personal commitment to our
Promise
to entrust others and hold yourself accountable
Empowerment
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Our Organization
501(c)3 public
charity;
Headquarters,
Dallas, TX;
Volunteer-driven,
grassroots
organization;
– More than 125 Affiliates
across the United
States;
– International Affiliates
(Germany, Italy, Puerto
Rico).
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The National
Susan G. Komen
For the Cure
Affiliate
Affiliate
Affiliate
Our Affiliate Service Area
Tyler
Initially 4
counties
Expanded in 2004
– to include Graham
and Greenlee
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Greenlee
– Pima, Yuma, Santa
Cruz and Cochise
Yuma
Graham
Pima
Santa
Cruz
Cochise
Our Tyler Affiliate
Race Statistics
First Tyler Race for the Cure
in 1999
– 3,400 participants and
$217,270 raised
2010 Race for the Cure – 12th
Annual
– 12,366 participants and $1.3
million raised
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Our Work
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We are world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer
survivors and activists.
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Next to United States government, Susan G. Komen for the
Cure is recognized as world’s largest source of nonprofit
funds solely dedicated to fight against breast cancer.
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure fights breast cancer on all
fronts.
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Our Work
75%
– Empowering
people, ensuring quality
care for all – Community Based grants
and local outreach services providing
education and support to thousands of
community health organizations
25%
– Energizing
science – Transformational
research from the discovery of the key
genes linked to breast cancer to the
development of revolutionary treatments
and therapies, Susan G. Komen for the
Cure has supported virtually every
major advance in breast cancer research
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Energizing Science – Our Work
25%
–Energizing
science –
Transformational research
from the discovery of the
key genes linked to breast
cancer to the development of
revolutionary treatments and
therapies, Susan G. Komen
for the Cure has supported
virtually every major
advance in breast cancer
research over the past 25
years. Through national
research grant funds, nearly
$2 million has returned to
our community through grants
made to the University of
Arizona
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Ensuring Quality Care – Our
Work
75%
–ensuring
Empowering people,
quality care
for all – Community
based grants provide
education and support
to thousands of
community health
organizations
Community Grants
Outreach and Support
Grassroots Advocacy
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Our Impact
Today
– With nearly $1 billion
invested to date, Susan G.
Komen for the Cure is the
world’s largest source of
nonprofit funds dedicated to
curing breast cancer at every
stage – from the causes, to
the cures, to the pain and
anxiety of every moment in
between.
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Our Impact
Research - Finding the Cures
Komen for the Cure funded research
conducted by some of earliest pioneers
in targeted therapies.
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Early work diagnosing HER 2 positive breast
cancer and using drug Herceptin to treat it.
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Dr. Judah Folkman’s concept that tumors need
blood supply to continue to grow – years later,
resulted in effective treatments such as
Avastin.
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First supporters of Dr. V. Craig Jordan –
pioneered use of tamoxifen as a hormonal breast
cancer treatment. A drug that blocks hormones
from “feeding” tumors.
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Komen funds helped Dr. Angela Brodie pioneer
discovery of aromatase inhibitors, which can
keep cancer from recurring.
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Our Impact
Driving Change
Needs Assessment – Community Profile
Closing
efforts
the
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gaps
through
grassroots
Our Impact
Providing Community Support
Komen is the community contact for all
breast health
needs
Empowerment and local support
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Our Impact
Meeting Community Need
Since 1999, we have invested over
$4 million in local grants to
agencies in our Tyler communities.
In 2010 over $500,000 went to local
organizations that provide
mammograms, treatment and breast
cancer prevention and education
information
Funded to date:
– Community Grants
4,239,328
– Research
1,779,104
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Community Grant Program
The Grants program is designed to drive community
agencies and health care institutions to address the
gaps and disparities in breast health care in our
respective areas.
Grant proposals that address the statements of need
and community needs assessment of their respective
affiliates receive greater priority for funding
during the review process.
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Tyler
Community Grant Program
These projects reach those who are
• Medically underserved
• Uninsured
• Underinsured
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Community Grants
Large Grants
– Direct Treatment Focus - Surgery,
Chemotherapy Radiation
– Screening, Support, Education, Outreach,
Prevention Focus
Small Grants
– Conference (less than $5,000)
– Travel (less than $1,000 domestic; $2,000
international)
– Support Grants (less than $2,000)
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Grant application process
Tyler
Opens: June 16, 2010
Closes: September 10, 2010
Grant Cycle:
December 1, 2010 – November 30, 2011
Website for specific information: komensaz.org
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Breast Health Programs
2009-10 Funded Grants
46% Treatment
24% Screening
30% Education
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Barriers/Obstacles to Care
No access due to no insurance
No access due to not being able to
afford services
Loss of jobs and insurance
Lack of available services from
providers
Rural areas lack services and providers
Rural areas lack of transportation
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Komen’s Outreach and
Education
Outreach to Medically Underserved
Making presence in community and
rural areas with our outreach & education
Other organizations health fairs/events
Speaking to community organizations
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Advocacy
Susan G. Komen Lobby Days in May 2010
 Access to breast health care by increasing
funding of national programs
 Continue research into innovatirve
technologies for screening for breast cancer
Arizona State Lobby Day with ACS in March
2010
 Oral chemo be treated same as intravenous
 Continue funding Well Woman
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2009 Community Profile
Report
Key Findings
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Objectives Of the Community
Profile
Provide a framework of service areas needs
Identifies gaps in services, education and outreach
needs
Pinpoints areas to concentrate public relations
Touch on Future Trends
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Community Profile Impact
The Community Profile report becomes the driving force behind
the Affiliate
The profile allows the organization to:
•Affect change and positively impact breast health and breast cancer
needs
•Drive the organization’s strategic plan developed by the Board of
Directors
•Provide operational focus, consistent with
our promise/mission
•Establish priorities for local grant application and review processes
•Determine educational and outreach priorities
•Set priorities for public policy initiatives
•Identify and establish opportunities for partnerships with all types
of community groups and agencies.
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Key Findings in Tyler
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High levels of poverty and lack insurance.
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Rural nature of several counties contributes to an
inequitable distribution of breast health services and
transportation issues.
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Hispanics comprise a high percent of the residents;
immigration issues that limit their access to care
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Indian reservations lie within 3 of the counties with 2
Indian Health Service hospitals; however, little is known
about the breast health needs of the Native American women.
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Younger Hispanic women are being diagnosed with breast
cancer with high mortality rates.
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Key Findings
Tyler Priorities
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Priority 1:
Improving Access to Care
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Priority 2:
Outreach and Education
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Priority 3: Survivorship Issues
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Tyler Service Area
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Future Trends
Economic effects
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Well Woman HealthCheck Program (budget cuts)
Screening and treatment
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Creating a balance of screening and treatment
Ensure treatment services are available to women who are screened
Young Hispanic Women
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Increasing number of younger Hispanic women being diagnosed
May shift outreach and education initiatives
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Request for Application
A roadmap for completing
Writing a Grant
From Planning to Evaluation
Planning the Proposal
Writing the Abstract
Program Description/Developing the Proposal
Budget/Financial Information
Biographical Information
Proof of non-profit status
Progress report or final report for current and
previously funded grant recipients
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Planning the Proposal
Do your homework!
– Komen: your funding organization:
promise, history, activities, funding
priorities, community profile, etc.
Before you begin . . .
– Consider how your project “fits” with the
funding organization’s philosophy and
mission;
– Explore opportunities for collaboration
with others in your community to reduce
duplication.
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Writing the Abstract
First impressions are important!
– The abstract is the reviewer’s first
impression of your proposal. Characters
versus words
Key Points
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Purpose of program
Description of key activities
Summary of evaluation methods
Likely impact of program
Be brief!
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Be specific!
Program Description
8 page limit
Background
– Description of organization history, mission and
goals
– current programs and recent accomplishments
Statement of Need/problem
– Why is project needed?
– Description of population to be served
– Review comparable programs offered--how will this
program be unique
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Program Description
(cont)
Goals and Objectives
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Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Timebound
How address priorities in Community Profile
Activities and Timeline
– Month by month timeline for implementation
Collaboration
– Describe other organizations or entities participating
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Program Description (cont)
Organizational Capacity
– Your experience serving the target
population
– Why is your organization best suited to carry
out the program?
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Program Description (cont)
Sustainability
– Explain how this program and its impact will
be sustained long-term
– What resources will be needed to sustain
– How will resources be secured
– Demonstrate other sources of funding will
be sought
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Project Description:
Methods & Administration
Methods (Activities)
– Answers: How? When? Why? Who?
– Helps reviewer visualize program
implementation.
Administration
– Answers: Who will be responsible
for which tasks?
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Project Description:
Program Evaluation
Evaluation is “the comparison of an
objective of interest against a
standard of acceptability” (Green & Lewis)
Two types
– Process evaluation: Identifies strengths
and weaknesses of a program, processes of
providing services and how outcomes are
produced;
– Impact evaluation: Compares program
results against the objectives
– Include both types
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Project Description:
Organizational
Information
This is your statement of
strength
– Brief overview of the history,
structure, primary activities,
audiences and services of your
organization.
– Temptation is to put this first —
DON’T.
– Sell the reviewers on your idea,
then prove your history of success.
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Financial Information
Budget and Expenses
Projects become reality because the central
idea is sold, not because the proposal is
cheap!
Be realistic!
Ask for what you need
Justify expenses — Do they follow with the
narrative?
Use budget forms provided
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Helpful Hints
Read the RFA carefully — follow ALL
directions.
Do not ask for items that the grant
excludes.
Be innovative, passionate, realistic,
specific.
Write clearly: use the active, rather than
passive voice.
Avoid jargon; spell out acronyms on first
use.
Consider headings to improve readability.
Think like a reviewer: make it clear, easy
read, and organized.
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Proof Reading the
Proposal
Allow sufficient time to put the completed application
aside, and then edit it from a fresh vantage point.
Try proofreading by reading the application aloud.
Scour the grant proposal for typos, grammatical
mistakes or sloppy formatting.
Ask someone in your organization, but not part of the
proposal committee, to perform a final proofread of the
entire grant application. It should be easy to understand
by all.
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A Grant Reviewer’s
Perspective
Community Profile
Findings and Priorities
Improving access to care
Outreach and Education
Survivorship Issues
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Priority 1: Access to Care
Financial resources, especially for
women who are under insured or
uninsured
Treatment services especially in rural
areas and small communities
Funds for treatment
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Priority 2: Transportation
For screening, diagnosis, and/or
treatment
Especially from Graham, Greenlee and
Santa Cruz counties
Rural and outlying areas of Graham,
Greenlee and Cochise counties
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Priority 3: Education and Outreach
General population as specific at risk groups
– Native Americans
– Hispanics
– Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (LBT) women
Health professionals
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Conducting clinical breast exams
Current breast health guidelines
Risk, identification and treatment of lymphedema
Incidence of aggressive breast cancer in young
Hispanics
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Priority 4: Survivorship Issues
Affordable complementary therapies
Continuum of care services or patient
navigation
Lymphedema management
– Especially in areas outside of Benson,
Tucson and Yuma
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Next Steps
Application Deadline
– Postmarked no later than September 10, 2010 or in
office by 5 PM
Overview of Review Process
– Compliance review - September
– Local peer review – early October
Board Approval Process – Mid October
Notification of Applicants – End of October
Contract begins - 1 December 2010
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Lunch/Networking
Introductions
Your name, title and the
organization
you are representing.
Tell us the area of focus for
your
program/organization.
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Networking Topics
Are there any missed opportunities
for collaboration among agencies?
What are some ideas for ways we can
cover the un-insured and underinsured?
Ways to provide transportation-
Ethical issues
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Networking Topics
Other ideas…..
Other questions…
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THANK YOU!!!