1	Dream-Making to Billions Mark Victor Hansen & Philip Duane Johncock Recorded live on June 1 in Wilsonville, Oregon at Dr. Jean Houston’s Mystery School
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3	Agenda Why Dream-Making? Four Steps* Develop your idea Research funders Customize your proposal Respond to the decision What next?
4	Dream-Making (Philip) Philip’s First & Last Grant Seven Issues & Resistances: It’s better to be secretive. The paperwork is too complicated. I don’t have time. $$$ is the solution. I don’t know what I’m doing. Grants are competitive. The perceived separation between the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’. Three Goals: Legacy, Passion & Clarity
5	Dream-Making (Mark) Chicken Soup series – Tithe 10% & dedicate issue to charity Start with the idea Write 101 goals Write 10 macroprojects that are impossible to accomplish Rehab housing Rehab America Reforest the planet Focus on whatever issue is facing you now
6	Step #1 – Develop Your Idea What ideas “attract” funders? What ideas “repel” funders? Heart-storm/Soul mission Conduct needs assessments Use a “fundable” format
7	What Ideas “Attract”? Originality Fresh solutions to problems Timeliness Compelling needs Outreach Sustainability Duplicatable
8	What Ideas “Repel”? Those that don’t match funder’s ideas Desperate “Lack of” arguments Lack of… Infrastructure Credibility Financial stability Non-original & Unrealistic
9	Tips to Develop Your Ideas Heart-storm (brainstorm) If you had a million dollars, what would you spend it on? 15-second Bill Gates elevator spiel Tap into passion/soul force Create 1-year, 2-year, 5-year plans Dream BIG, write down ideas, put together a budget 101 goals in 20 minutes as 12-year old Email goals to goals@markvictorhansen.com
10	Develop Idea into a “Fundable” Format* Summary Applying agency Problem or need Measurable outcomes Proposed solution, activities & method Evaluation Future funding Budget
11	Step #2 – Research Funders Four types of funders: Corporations Foundations Governments Individuals Do ideas match? Make a pre-proposal contact Find gatekeeper
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13	Pre-Proposal Contact Federal study Ask for Application forms & guidelines Format List of previous grantees Previous funded proposals – Find out where the bar is set at Validate your research Review process & rating criteria/form Reviewer profile
14	Step #3 – Customize Your Proposal Apply ONLY if there is a good “idea match” Follow funder guidelines & specifications Apply 15 writing tips* Make your proposal stand out* Use winning approach* Be clear & concise* If private funder, write letter proposal Conduct mock review *
15	Step #4 – Respond to the Funder’s Decision If approved… Thank funder If funded fully… With modifications… Implementation tips Reports – Highlight successes Exceed expectations If pending If not approved Thank you’s Ask for feedback Apply again, unless there was no “idea match”
16	What to Do Next? Dream BIG Write dreams down Put dreams into “fundable” format Share idea with others If you need help… Ask lots of questions Take a class www.4Grants.Net Refer to the book - Dream-Making to Billions www.4Grants.Net Believe – “Yes, I know I can!” Ask – “How can I have fun?” Be a social artist: www.socialartistryinstitute.org
17	SUMMARY Dream BIG Become a Social Artist Dancing the Four Steps… Develop your idea Research funders Customize your proposal Respond to the decision Philip’s Final Story
18	Dream-Making to Billions Mark Victor Hansen & Philip Duane Johncock Recorded live on June 1 in Wilsonville, Oregon at Dr. Jean Houston’s Mystery School