Roza Grigoryan

J.R. Ingles

Scott Rosefield

Olga Lenskaya

Consulting for the Consulting for the Darfur Darfur Rehabilitation Rehabilitation ProjectProject

• 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 PaperCrayons and Paper Telling the Children’s Story

While the Sudanese Government Denies Reality

Dr. Jerry Ehrlich of DRP

Refugee camp in Sudanwhere Dr. Ehrlich worked forDoctors Without Borders

The ICC indicts President Omar Al-BashirSudan forces foreigners to leave the camp

Art as a Catalyst for Raising Art as a Catalyst for Raising AwarenessAwareness

• 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 Sustainable Future

Establish contact with potential key funders

• Increase awareness regarding the issue

• Grants and Charity Events

• Personal Networking

PIA DeliverablesPIA 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 FundingLong-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 of Fall 2009

Grant SubmissionGrant Submission

Organization Application Deadline & Processing Time

Application Requirements Suggested application deadline & Reasoning

The Ford Foundationhttp://www.fordfound.org/grants/inquiry/1

On a rolling basisApproval 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 locationOptional: upload any documents

Suggested submission date: April 9th.The easiest and the shortest in terms of the requirements application.

The Rockefeller Foundationhttp://www.rockefellerfoundation.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 infoIf 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/application/grant_apply_step_1_view

On a rolling basisApproval 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.orgApplication 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 pageswill 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 organization’s budget for 2009.

Sample Prospect DatabaseSample Prospect Database

Evening of Art and Awareness Evening of Art and Awareness to Benefit Darfur Rehabilitation Projectto 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: $1000Beverages: $144Staff: $150In-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: $300Beverages and Food: $245In-kind Contributions: $545

Cash Sales (Children’s Art): $600Donations $1500

TOTAL CONTRIBUTION: $2645

Goal Setting & SuccessGoal 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 DRPFuture of DRP

•Engage new volunteers

•Solidify and expand DRP membership

•Set up weekly newsletter

•Engage in monthly events •Work on greater fundraising plans