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Respond to my CLASSMATE’S DISCUSSION by stating why you AGREE and ask at least one question in response to an original peer post that you would like the author to explore further. Support your initial and subsequent posts by citing at least two academic resources.

Discussion 1 (Keneshia) Successful grant writers understand that more than having a fantastic idea, a well- written proposal is needed to secure financial backing. Identifying potential funders whose interests and goals are congruent with the proposal is also essential. To do this, you'll need to go beyond the information on their website and make personal connections with representatives of potential funders. Attending events and meetings organized by the funding agency and contacting the funders directly are two practical and creative ways to network with representatives of possible donors. Participating in events and meetings sponsored by the funding agency is an excellent method to get to know the funders and gain insight into their requirements and goals. Conferences, symposia, and similar events are great opportunities to meet funders face- to-face and learn more about their work. In addition, by participating in such gatherings, you can introduce your organization and its goals to the donors, which may result in future funding or partnership. Counting the number of meetings, events, and talks with possible funder representatives is one way to assess the efficacy of this networking approach. You can also track how much data you collect about the donors' motivations, priorities, and plans. You may learn a lot about the funders and their work by contacting them directly. There are a variety of electronic and telephonic channels available for this purpose. The answers you receive to your queries and the details you share about your company may lead to fruitful partnerships thanks to this exchange of information. The representatives can learn more about your company and its goals if you offer to meet with them in person or online. You can judge this approach by the enthusiasm it inspires in your representatives. Researching the funding organization to find out what events, seminars, and conferences they are conducting can provide excellent opportunities to gain insight into the organization's requirements, priorities, and overarching mission. You can also contact them personally to identify yourself and your company and ask any queries you may have. Don't just tell the donors about your group; show them why they need your proposal by including articles, papers, and other documents. The representatives can learn more about your company and its goals if you offer to meet with them in person or online. In the end, grant writers who are successful at their craft will have made connections with representatives from possible donors through networking. The best way to learn about and connect with funders is to participate in activities and meetings sponsored by the funding agency and directly contact them. By doing so, you may see if your proposal idea will likely be financed since it fits the funder's objectives and goals. You can also provide information about your group while getting to know the people from the funding

agency and gaining insight into their requirements, goals, and mission. Improving your prospects of receiving financial backing requires diligent research, practical communication, and networking.

Reference

O'Neal-McElrath, T. (2019). Winning grants step by step: The complete workbook for planning, developing and writing successful proposalsLinks to an external site. (5th ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Respond to my CLASSMATE’S DISCUSSION by stating why you AGREE and ask at least one question in response to an original peer post that you would like the author to explore further. Support your initial and subsequent posts by citing at least two academic resources.

Discussion 2 (Madeline) Writing compelling grants that are convincible and submitted promptly with all the required attachments is an essential aspect of successful grant writing and proposals. However, it is also important to get successful grant approvals to be committed to building your network. Building your network requires and consists of people of interest who are targets who are involved, have an excellent desire to join, are committed to change, and have similar appeal to the cause you are working on. Getting to know your potential funders for successful fundraising is of utmost importance.

There are various ways to identify and research prospective funders for your committed proposal, including grant listing alerts and available opportunities. Sorting out prospective funders through paid online subscriptions like foundation directories is another way to accomplish this mission (O’Neal-McElrath, 2019).

Two practical and inventive ways in which you might network with representatives of potential funders are:

1. Research and seek out events and meetings with potential investors with similar interests and concerns. After pursuing and meeting all attendance qualifications, I will place myself at the event, focusing on new people of interest with added potential and new ideas who are interested in aiding the grant funding proposal I pursue. I could mix in with recognized potential funders through proper introduction, mingling, or hopefully bumping opportunities. With careful tact, professional mingling skills, and soliciting intention, I will, at the appropriate time, bring up a short, precise, and relevant

conversation about my proposal to the applicable prospective resource grantor that I seek to impress.

2. Free community-based research centers and libraries, which include foundation centers and industry publications, are another way to network and obtain grantors for grant proposals in the helping field of human service professions.

To become more knowledgeable and acquainted with funding agency needs, goals, and mission would be sought through online research and contacting others familiar with the funder in past and present encounters such as personal knowledge and business contact and mingling through group and private lunch invites, linked-in accounts, and up-close encounters with people of interest and connections conveniently centered around people of interest where pertinent information and introduction is possible. During these sessions and meetings, I will share and exchange information about my proposal, the team, and expected accomplishments, as well as find out ways I could be helpful to the grantor organization and theme.

Reference

O’Newl-McElrath, T. (2019). Winning Grants Step by Step: The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing, and Writing Successful Proposals