Grant Administration Initiative Chapter Readiness Guide
Chapters have been in a period of rapid growth and development over the last several years. Taking on responsibility for administering funding and related monitoring activities is a complex, significant step for any Chapter, regardless of its governance structure. Engaging in a comprehensive assessment process to prepare for that step is critically important. This guide is intended to provoke thoughtful questions and conversations that will serve your organization in assessing organizational readiness.
This Grant Administration Readiness Guide includes a how-to-use section, project considerations, and readiness focus areas, followed by next steps. The readiness focus areas include:
- Membership Needs and Readiness
- Chapter Authority and Role
- Chapter Staff Capacity and Expertise
- Financial Resources and Stability
- External Relationships
- Risk Management
- Governance
This guide is designed to equip Chapters with information about the benefits and risks associated with administering state and/or federal grants to local member centers in their states.
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