Grant Writing Project for Benessere North (a not-for-profit)

The main goal for the project is to research and apply for grants to support the non-profit organization, Benessere North, in its mission to help women struggling with high blood pressure, weight issues, and chronic health concerns. The project will involve the following tasks for the learners: - Researching available grants and funding opportunities for non-profit organizations focused on women's health and chronic disease prevention. - Developing grant proposals and applications tailored to the specific needs and goals of Benessere North. - Collaborating with Dr. Vivian Polak to understand the organization's vision and effectively communicate it in grant applications. - Assisting in the preparation of necessary documentation and materials required for grant submissions. - Tracking and managing the grant application process, including deadlines and requirements for each funding opportunity.

Video creation/ editing for Social Media for Benessere North

The main goal for the project is to create and/or edit reels and shorts to continue to build an audience and email list for Benessere North, a nonprofit which helps women with chronic health conditions to optimise their health and often reverse chronic diseases through transitioning their nutrition. This involves several steps for the students, so it includes primarily the first three points and may also include the last two, depending on the students' needs: Helping this women's nonprofit to build a YouTube presence. Creating two 20-second video advertisements for the nonprofit's free info session and for a free course to get started eating plant-based. To be posted on social media. Creating engaging and informative content related to plant-based nutrition and chronic health conditions. Editing videos I have created to post as shorts on YouTube and reels on IG and FB, etc. [Analyzing the effectiveness of the social media strategy and making adjustments as needed.]

Grant Proposal Writing and Fundraising Strategy Development for Benessere North

Benessere North, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving community well-being, seeks assistance in securing funding through grant proposals and developing a comprehensive fundraising strategy. The organization faces challenges in identifying potential grant opportunities and crafting compelling proposals that align with its mission. Additionally, Benessere North aims to diversify its funding sources and enhance its fundraising efforts to ensure long-term sustainability. The project will involve researching suitable grant opportunities, writing tailored grant proposals, and formulating a strategic fundraising plan that includes various fundraising methods and donor engagement tactics. This project provides an excellent opportunity for learners to apply their knowledge of nonprofit management, grant writing, and fundraising strategies in a real-world context.

Grant writing

Cape Breton University invites employers to collaborate with students from the Comparative Development course. Partnering with our learners offers companies and organizations a unique opportunity to gain fresh insights and innovative solutions tailored to their needs. Our learners are experienced in developing grant proposals. They are adept at articulating a theory of change, linking activities to intended outcomes in a structured and evidence-based way. Additionally, they can create results matrices that include measurable indicators for monitoring progress. With research skills, our learners can conduct desk reviews of international best practices, ensuring that the recommended strategies are consistent with global standards and applicable to your organization's context.  As part of the Comparative Development course, students will collaborate with non-profits and/or social enterprises worldwide to help them develop community development grant proposals. These proposals may be for specific grant calls or general funding needs. Working in groups, students will take on the challenge of conceptualizing and drafting a comprehensive Development Initiative Proposal that is tailored to the needs of their partnered organizations. This proposal will begin with a clearly defined problem statement, identifying the core issues the organization aims to address. Students will then elaborate a detailed project description, outlining the goals and objectives of the proposed initiative. To ensure the proposal's effectiveness, students will develop a Theory of Change to articulate how the proposed activities are expected to lead to the desired outcomes. They will also create a Results Matrix to track progress and measure success, alongside a Sustainability and Action Plan outlining steps to ensure the project's long-term impact.