Buy-in from the organization
This is the part where I’m having problems. I seem to be talking to the wrong folks, or just not using the right contact methods. I’m a pretty high-tech kind of guy, and email works wonders in my world. But it doesn’t seem to be getting much of a response from my audience, and I’m going to have to break down and start the in-person assault. While this may sound logical and simple, it’s not: the church staff are, like other staff people, quite busy, and I never know when someone will be in a meeting. Additionally, church staff are typically WAY underpaid, so it’s difficult to blame someone for taking an unexpected vacation day.
What kinds of people or resources will you need if your project is funded?
I think we’ll just need someone to buy the equipment.
Is my idea unique?
Yes and no. It’s unique in that I’m a regular church member who’s pursuing a grant for the church. It’s not unique in that the Children’s Ministry staff tried, and failed, to get some grant money a few years ago.
Is my idea timely?
Definitely. The children’s program is growing, and they’re hiring more and more teachers and teaching assistants.
Is my idea urgent?
I’m not sure how to answer that. I know that the church might be able to get CPR training through one of the local hospitals, but I suspect it’ll be far more costly in the long run. Something to look into.
Is my idea compelling?
It is if you have children.
If my idea is funded and the project implemented, will this project capitalize on my organization’s strengths?
Yes, because this particular church is dedicated to children and their safety. It will also play to another of our strengths: organization and training. We’re good at that.
If my idea is funded and the project implemented, will this project help overcome some of my organization’s weaknesses?
Um, not sure. In my opinion, it will just add strength to a stable area.
If my idea is funded and the project implemented, will this project significantly help the target audience?
Yes, because (as I stated above) our children’s ministry is growing quickly, more quickly than our church’s building can accommodate in fact. This will help add to our target audience while making a compelling argument for increasing funds towards a new education building.
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Buy-in is challenging, and it's not always about technology, of course. And, buy-in with a specific company will usually come if you have a track-record there of making good on projects, if you're somewhat the person in charge of something, if there's a higher initiative coming down that says more work needs to happen along these lines, etc. Do remember that the grantee will be wanting to know why the church needs the equipment right now; if you can go down the list to the next agency to ask for support there, or not. Good answers here to important questions.
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