Financial Management for Safety Net Dental Clinics
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Overview
5.1
Funding Mechanisms
Grants
Contracts
5.2
Funding Sources
Governments
Public Charities
Private Foundations
Community Foundations
Corporate Grantmakers
Conversion Foundations
5.3
Accessing Funding
Local
State or Federal
5.4
Learning More About Foundations
5.5
Corporate Funding
5.6
Proposal Writing
5.7
Managing Grants and Contracts
5.8
Developing a Fundraising Plan
Key Points
Post-Test
Which of the following entities do NOT normally provide funding for clinics?
Government agencies.
Universities.
Private foundations.
Corporate grant makers.
Where is a good place to begin a search for funding opportunities?
Local sources.
The federal government.
Professional associations.
Voluntary organizations.
Which of the following is NOT required for writing successful proposals?
A thorough understanding of the activities being proposed, including scientific evidence showing why the proposed activities will be beneficial.
The ability to present ideas in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner.
The necessary knowledge to demonstrate how all aspects of the project will be managed.
Specialized grant writing training.
Which of the following activities is NOT required in managing a grant and contract?
Developing systems for tracking progress in relation to established timelines.
Ensuring that the clinic remains financially sustainable.
Monitoring the progress and completion of project activities.
Submitting progress reports and financial reports.
What is the purpose of fundraising for clinics?
Fundraising can help clinics purchase equipment.
Fundraising is the primary source of revenue for most clinics.
If patient care revenue will not be adequate for current or future operations, fundraising can help cover clinic costs.
Fundraising is the best way to create a positive image of the clinic in the community.