The document provides an introduction to finding grants and other funding sources. It discusses treating fundraising like dating by getting to know potential funders, showing why the relationship would benefit them, being persistent, and having flexibility. It emphasizes having clear plans and ideas, knowing your value proposition, and providing what funders want. The document lists several potential sources for finding funding opportunities and tips for cultivating relationships with funders.

1. $ Show Me the Money $ a brief introduction to a much larger topic Finding grants, getting grants and other money + a brief intro to the cultivation cycle

4. Where to find the money?

5. Taken from MIT Media Lab's Neil Gershenfeld

6. Big projects, university-based projects, projects with professors, etc.... lots to search & know.... sample search on one website http://www.philanthropyjournal.org/news/new-foundation-support-women-girls October 5, 2010 Robertson Foundation for Government has committed $50 million to new program it plans to expand over time supporting top U.S. graduate students who plan to pursue federal government careers in national security, foreign policy and international affairs, and has named 11 students at four universities as its first class of fellows. Dell has committed itself to give $10 million in cash and Dell technology for education technology initiatives in 2011. Exxon Mobil Corporation expects to spend over $120 million on U.S. math and science education through 2012. Walmart Foundation giving $3 million to members of Alliance for Equity in Higher Education to increase college success rates at institutions serving minorities. John S. and James L. Knight Foundation awarded total of $2.23 million to vive projects that use technology to help residents take action to strengthen their communities -- Craigslist Foundation, Jumo, Code for America, Community PlanIt, and CEOS for Cities. Newly-formed Women's Self Worth Foundation says it will grant $10 million to aid, advance and empower girls and women, including initial $1 million grant to The Women's Funding Network to benefit ACCION's U.S. micro-lending programs.

7. Meet your new BFF

9. Expand 16th edition 2007 No Loan On Shelf Main Library Stacks LB2336 .F598 FNDNGRANINDIV16 There is a copy in most Reference libraries !!

11. How do I get them to give the money?

12. Graph of Cultivation Cycle (courtesy of Larry Haskell) Figuring out who has the money & am I a good fit? Would a mutually beneficial relationship come out of this ? Am I worth their time and are they worth mine? Get to know each other Conferences; personal references; Colleagues; peers; publishing; Blogging; PR; articles about you; Speaking engagements; Social activities (Do they want you around? Do they want to have you on their list? Can they afford not to?) {Yes, this is even possible with gov't agencies } Make them an offer they can't refuse: proposals, grants, direct asks (meet & just ask for the money), get “ higher ups” to ask on your behalf Keep involved with them : invite to hear you speak, send personal notes of thanks, keep cultivating - [Yes, this is even possible with gov't agencies]

13. #1 RULE FOR GRANT & PROPOSAL WRITING (after you have completed the appropriate parts of the Cultivation Cycle) ANSWER EVERYTHING & GIVE THE GRANTOR WHAT THEY WANT HOW THEY WANT IT WHEN THEY WANT IT WHERE THEY WANT IT

14. #2 RULE FOR GRANT & PROPOSAL WRITING (after you have completed the appropriate parts of the Cultivation Cycle) GET THEM TO ASK YOU FOR A PROPOSAL BY GETTING IN FRONT OF: FOUNDATION LEADERS BUSINESS LEADERS GOVERNMENT LEADERS

15. #3 RULE FOR GRANT & PROPOSAL WRITING (after you have completed the appropriate parts of the Cultivation Cycle) PROMOTE YOUR WORK HELP OTHERS PROMOTE THEIRS GET OUT AND GET KNOWN

16. #3 RULE FOR GRANT & PROPOSAL WRITING (after you have completed the appropriate parts of the Cultivation Cycle) ASK ASK AGAIN ASK SOMEONE ELSE

18. A career-long process Like other relationships or career skills: not learned in a day but refined over time