Purpose
To develop a fund-raising and grant procurement plan that would enhance the funding of the St. Christopher's Day Care Center for homeless children and lead the organization to sustainability in the future.  

Action
Business Fellows provided board governance and fund-development training, demographic and research analysis, marketing and public relations, grant research and writing services, and Web site development.

Results

• Defined roles for positions in the organization
• Developed understanding of vital program definition
• Provided a fund-diversification strategy
• Developed grant templates
• Provided resources for board governance and development
• Created a draft Web site
• Produced draft marketing materials
• Provided list of funding sources

Faculty Mentor
Dr. Michelle Glowacki-Dudka, Department of Educational Studies

Partner
St. Christopher's Day Care Center

Students
Ruby Cain, Jared Figlio, Marla Vieira, Laura West, Jennifer Bessler, Marjorie Treff