Week 5
Blog Prompt: From a previous chat –
markel
says, "Post a map?"
Rich [to RichardB]: great idea! So, map out the logical sequence of one of your RFPs?
Monica says, "Maybe we could blog about our plans, some major steps and/or expected issues that will need to be resolved"
You say, "that works too, and perhaps a timeline for the project"
You say, "any or all of those, depending on where you're at"
Rich [to RichardB]: great idea! So, map out the logical sequence of one of your RFPs?
Monica says, "Maybe we could blog about our plans, some major steps and/or expected issues that will need to be resolved"
You say, "that works too, and perhaps a timeline for the project"
You say, "any or all of those, depending on where you're at"
My plans involve:
>> Creating a schedule or map of how the
workshop will be conducted, catering to specific audiences. Detail the five W’s
and how parts of the workshop and tie it to the grant proposal or RFP.
>> Recruit Subject Matter Experts to present
or advise to workshop content.
>> Work with organization leadership to
determine the scope of the grant, scope of the outreach within Texas, and to
create a timeline for prepping, executing.
>> Work with organization treasure to evaluate
the budget plan, determine whether organization can match any funds or cover
certain aspects of the overall grant application.
The biggest issue right now is pining down the
leadership to discuss this further. I am having to resort to some email
discussions. In some ways, it’s not a bad thing, everything is documented, but
at the same time, it’s hard to convey emotions related to the subject matter
via text.
I will hopefully begin to start on the memo this
week and give my plans some more thought.
I personally grow very frustrated with email "conversations"... because they aren't really conversations. They are a series of one-way communications. I also find people don't respond to them with their full attention, as the nature of email has devolved to the point where pretty much anything that ends up in a virtual inbox is dubbed "not important".
ReplyDeleteRecruiting subject matter experts for presentations is always a way huger hassle than it seems, especially if your relationship is not already well developed. The attrition rates for volunteer work are atrocious, as is the paperwork associated with compensated speakers or consultants. In some things we've done, we've had much better luck asking for limited licensing of materials than trying to actually bring in people. While that particular aspect may seem less than ideal, sometimes in the larger task analysis of the entire project, we can spend more time focusing on important tasks than dealing with the bureaucratic tasks that accompany professional speakers, and thus overall deliver a better service.
I'm not sure what 'memo' you mean, but I like the idea of the timeline. I am having the same issues with communication with my organization, and the frustration intensifies as time goes on because it seems too late to start on a different project. Christopher makes some great points too. I am amazed at how much trouble I've had finding out things like how long they've been in existence - I can't image the hassle of dealing with trying to organize and schedule SMEs - especially if you aren't even sure what to ask them! Nobody wants to say no to a grant writer, but it seems few are prepared for what that entails. Good Luck, and remember - you are not alone!
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