Right now, the three top priorities for the organization are obtaining a new tractor (the old one is in the 'tractor hospital,' and with $1000 worth of repairs will be usable, but only for so long...), increased cash reserves (they recently underwent an audit by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, who advised having at least $115,000 cash on hand at any given time), and general operating costs (operating costs are approximately $1000 per day).
We don't have a solid solution in mind yet, so for the mapping assignment, I have created a map of my 'conversation' with myself about the problem.
Heather,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great conversation with their grant writer. I wonder, too, how difficult it would be to obtain grant funding to supply the organization's cash reserves. I don't think I've ever heard of grant money for that purpose. Thinking about that need in terms of some of the reading we've been doing, it would seem like writing a grant proposal seeking monies for the cash reserve would be difficult to justify. However, it sounds like you've got some pretty solid leads and I'm glad to hear that you were able to contribute by identifying a sponsor that funds one of their three identified needs.
I agree with Monica's comments about the cash reserves focus and will definitely be interested in following your progress. However, I also wanted to mention that your problem mapping graphic is way cool and very well done.
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