Breaking the Golden Pod

By John Mensah

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• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse UK
• Release date: Nov 21, 2013
• ISBN: 9781491885093

John Mensah

John Mensah holds an MBA in addition to other postgraduate certificates in leadership, fundraising, voluntary sector studies, and leadership skills. He is currently pursuing a postgraduate qualification in the Law Specialisation. John has worked in various capacities within the development sector, both locally and internationally, for many years, during which he has been involved in developing and implementing capacity-building strategies, cultural integration, research, fundraising, and policy development. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Outreach Management Services, which is a consultancy that provides services to third-sector organisations. John is a fundraising consultant and a member of the Institute of Fundraisers and Black Fundraisers UK. He specialises in the training of charities, faith and community organisations, social enterprises, and individuals. John is an experienced speaker, mentor, and coach with expertise in fundraising, project development, and organisational development. John’s other roles include membership of boards. He has also been a resource person for various local and international organisations. He is a former Third-Sector Career Ambassador. John is the founding chair of Sankofa, a youth charity, as well as trustee of other charities. The author’s educational and employment background have equipped him with unique experience in fundraising and community development, as well as diverse understanding of the needs of third-sector organisations.

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Table of Contents

Dedication

Foreword by Lara Rufus, CEO of Crowne Consultancy

Introduction

Chapter 1   What Is Fundraising?

Why Is Fundraising Important?

Why You Should Make a Good Case

The Economic Environment

Chapter 2   What Is a Grant?

Who Gives Grants?

Types of Grants

Finding the Right Grant-Giver

Recycling Applications

Chapter 3   The Factors in Successful Grant Applications

Leadership

Ideas

Chapter 4   Vital Steps Towards Making a Grant Application

Research

Consultation

Planning

Gantt Charts

Building Relationships

Chapter 5   Why Grant Applications Fail

Chapter 6   Parts of the Application

Statement of Need

Project Description

Outputs

Expected Outcomes

Budget

Monitoring and Evaluation

Long-Term Sustainability

How to Sustain the Project after the Grant

Review

Chapter 7   Submitting Your Application

Appendices

Chapter 8   Follow-Up

Reporting

Accountability

Rejection

Thank Your Donor

Chapter 9   Helpful Tips

Switch on and get informed.

Keep updating your organisational information.

Work as a team. Much is achieved through collective effort.

Create a database of funders and donors.

Conclusion

Appendix 1   Sources of Support

Appendix 2   Favourite Quotes

Appendix 3   Useful Websites for Resources and Funders

Dedication

This book is specially dedicated to my dear mother for her unconditional love towards her children, as well as other people’s children, for instilling discipline, good moral values, modesty and tenacity of purpose in us, and for her continuous support and prayers, which have moulded us into who we are now.

I dedicate it also to a very best friend, Dr Peter Alakija, for his diverse support towards my efforts in attaining my life goals. Peter has been one of the towers of strength in my life, for which I am immensely grateful.

I also dedicate it to Sankofa, which is a charity that I founded in 2010 to help young Africans to make informed choices in life. This book is dedicated to every person, man or woman, young or old, who dreams of becoming successful in life.

Foreword

by Lara Rufus,

CEO of Crowne Consultancy

There is a plethora of support available to charities and voluntary organisations. However, finding the funds necessary to achieve the goals of these organisations can often be the thing that proves to be the most difficult. It can be quite gruelling to have to navigate your way through the proverbial grant maze, especially if you do not know where to start. Fundraising is an art that requires a skill set. Education is integral to developing