Grant Writing

Our organization is interested in supporting social causes within the disability community. We have an annual event to support and create awareness for the disability community, however, we are currently facing funding challenges. We would like to collaborate with students to find and complete grant applications. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Familiarizing themselves with our vision statement and a project we have defined. Developing a needs statement that characterizes the community problem and justifies the need for our project and funding. Identifying potential sponsors and funding opportunities that are a good fit for our organization and project. Assist in writing and improve the clarity and persuasiveness of our company's grant proposal writing. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Identifying new opportunities for community projects. Completing some of the grant applications.

Fundraising Planning for Annual Event

Our organization is committed to serving our target population. However, we are currently facing funding challenges. We would like to collaborate with students to plan a fundraising event to help meet our goals. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Familiarizing themselves with our mission, values and goals. Estimating and establishing the budget of the fundraising event. Creating a plan of action and a detailed list of organizations to approach for sponsorship. Assisting in contacting organizations for sponsorship either by telephone or email. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Recommending improvements for future fundraising of events.

Website Enhancements and Administration

Our company advertises thousands of products online. We hope to update and revamp our existing website to attract more customers. We would like to work with students to upgrade the current company website that is easy to maintain while providing an appealing interface for users. This can be achieved through common site building tool using WordPress. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Researching popular websites (top 20) that are engaging and enticing to its audiences. Conducting an analysis to determine the design of the new website. Building a website, with our assistance in providing the content. Providing training on updating and maintaining the website. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Testing prototypes with customers and refining ideas with feedback.

Community Event Planning

Our organization is committed to supporting the local disability community. However, we are currently facing challenges with manpower to create the vision for our second annual event - The Beyond Barriers Networking and Tradeshow, that will be held on September 21, 2024. We would like to collaborate with students to plan an event to help meet our goal of supporting and creating awareness for the disability community. The role takes a proactive approach to the planning, delivery, and administrative responsibilities necessary to support the tactical implementation of the event. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Familiarizing themselves with our mission, values and goals. Estimating and establishing the budget of the event. Assisting in creating a plan of action and a detailed breakdown of tasks to complete at the event. Assisting in marketing and promoting our event. Assisting in the process of planning the event with other event team members from the volunteer event team. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Recommending improvements for future events.