Doing Business 2.0 Nonprofit
Presentation for Venable LLP
Responsive Government Promoting
Partnerships for a Better DC
Mission
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To enhance the capacity of
District government agencies,
community and faith-based
organizations, nonprofits, to
identify, apply, and secure
resources that advance the
Mayor’s One City Action Plan and
top public policy priorities –
including education reform,
financial stability, job creation,
public safety, self determination,
and sustainability…
Core Functions
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Grant and Resource Development
Support
District’s State Single Point of
Contact (SPOC)
Executive Leadership and
Organizational Development
Training and Technical Assistance
Donations Solicitation Oversight
and Management
Collaboration and Partnership
Building Best Practices
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Funding Alerts
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Weekly online publication with
Federal, Foundation, & District
government, competitive grant
opportunities, DC government
procurement links + resource
announcements are on OPGS’
website see: www.opgs.dc.gov
Sign Up today for your copy
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Grants Information
Resource Center (GIRC)
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OPGS staff support + four
computer stations with access to
searchable competitive grant
funding databases such as:
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Foundation Center Grant Postings –
www.foundationcenter.org
GrantsDirect Grantmakers Listings –
www.GrantsDirect.com
Grant Station International Insiders –
www.GrantStation.com/international_
insiders
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OLA – Latino Community Development Grant $1.4M
(8/13/13)
OSSE – 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Grant $1.2M (9/6/13)
HHS – Supporting the Continuum of Care: Building
Ryan White Program Grantee Capacity to Enroll
Eligible Clients in Affordable Care Health Coverage
Program $9.1M (7/29/13)
UPO – Community Service Block Sub-Grant $250K
(7/31/13)
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Introduced by Mayor Gray as part of the FY14 Budget - The
One City Fund with $15M in competitive grants for nonprofits
Administered by the Community Foundation for the National
Capital Region (CFNCR) and now called The City Fund
Grants up to $100 will be awarded for program support and
capacity building support
Nonprofits with an active 501 (c) (3) and operating budgets of
$100K or more serving District residents are eligible to apply
CFNCR plans to release RFPs for program grants (10/13) and
capacity building grants (2/14)
How to apply – Go to www.communityfoundation.org or
info@cfncr.org for more details
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Organize Documentations
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501 (c) (3) Certificate, DUNS Number,
Tax Identification Number, SAM
Registration, IRS 990 & DCRA Certificate
of Good Standing, Indirect Cost Rate
List of Key Office Personnel, Board of
Directors, Consultants, and Partners along
with their current bios and resumes
Organizational Strategic Plan including –
Mission, Goals and Objectives, and
Evaluation Methodology – Operating
Budget, & Audited Financial Statements
Utilize the Funding Alert, GIRC,
Foundation Center, Grants.gov to identify
grants and eligibility requirements
See the Faith and Communities in Action
Grant Writing Resource Guide @
www.bjatraining.org
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Proposal Writing Tips
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Develop a comprehensive, and compelling
proposal – use accurate/current data
explaining why the funder should care,
how your approach is different, & can
make an impact
Demonstrate how your proposal meets the
needs of the target population rather than
yours otherwise you might set yourself up
for failure
Describe the existing gap – e.g.
knowledge, resource, or service – what is
ought to be, and how funding can improve
the proposed solution
Identify collaboration opportunities – built
on shared values, missions, and resources
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OPGS Contact Information
Office Address: 300 E St. NW, Washington , DC 20001
Main Office Number: (202) 727-8900; FAX (202) 727-1652
Director, Lafayette A. Barnes (202) 727-8901, email:
Lafayette.Barnes@dc.gov
Deputy Director/Manager, Nonprofit and Faith based Relations: Pat G.
Henry (202) 727-0946, email: Pat.Henry@dc.gov
Donations Manager, Cesar Vence (202) 727-7996, email:
Cesar.Vence@dc.gov
Special Projects Volunteer: Kathy DeBoe, (202) 727-7998, email:
Kathy.Deboe@dc.gov
Special Assistant, Njambi Kuria, (202-727-8900), email
Njambi.Kuria@dc.gov
Staff Assistant: Javon Wells, (202) 727-8900, email: Javon.Wells@dc.gov