Tips for Developing Resources and Partners for AFI Projects

May 13th, 2009 at 2pm Eastern - Register Now!
June 3rd, 2009 at 2pm Eastern - Register Now!

In this presentation, participants will review non-federal cost sharing requirements and discuss innovative strategies for pursuing these resources.  Concrete examples from actual AFI programs will provide insight and best practices.  Specific topics will include: 

• Non-Federal Funding Requirements
• Making the Pitch to Funders
• Developing Non-Federal Cash Funds for AFI Individual Development Accounts
• Innovative Funding Raising Strategies
• Questions and Answers

For additional resources on designing an AFI project, please visit the AFI Project Builder. The Project Builder is a step-by-step guidebook that discusses important topics to consider when planning an AFI project.  The Project Builder is an ideal tool for examining strategies on partnership development, financial literacy, and outreach to potential clients. 

Prospective grantees are encouraged to submit questions during the webinar events, or at any time to info@idaresources.org. You may also contact the AFI Resource Center at (866) 778-6037.

Visit the AFI Event Calendar to register for an upcoming delivery of this webinar.

Presenters:

James Gatz
Manager, AFI Program,
Office of Community Services
james.gatz@acf.hhs.gov

Additional Presenters TBD

Resources:

Program Announcement
PowerPoint Presentation for the webinar (PPT )
AFI Project Builder Narrative and Appendices
12 Ways to Fund Your AFI Project (PDF 258KB)
Tool Kit for Fundraising and Resource Development for AFI Projects