A Brother Connection Program Aimed at Black MSM HIV Positive

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Part A: Needs Statement
A needs statements persuades the reader that your program is meeting a need. It does this by using research to show a problem exists, that it’s imperative that the problem be addressed, and that your program is addressing the problem in the best way possible.
Write a 1-2 page explanation of the current state of the problem you are trying to address. Use at least 5 bits of information from at least 3 sources you researched to back up your claims. For instance, describe how prevalent the problem is, what affects it has on people/society, or why is it necessary that we address this issue. Weave in information from your research (data, quotations, anecdotes, etc.) that validates your claims about the need. Conclude with a description of how your program will address the need and include any research that supports that claim. Make sure your needs statement includes:
o At least 5 quotations, data, or statistics from current, credible sources that shed light on the problem, population, or proposed solution
o A description of the population to be served and how this population will benefit from the proposed intervention/program
o At least 3 visual representations of this issue (with citations of the sources they come from) for example:
 Chart
 Graph
 Infographic
o 5 credible, current sources are used to back up claims. Citations follow APA both in text and in the reference page.
 **make sure you include dates in all your references. i.e. “n.d.” needs to be updated manually.
Part B: Collaboration Summary
It’s important to inform potential funders that you have a “deep bench” when it comes to getting the job done. This is done in by describing inter-organizational collaboration and requesting letters of support from your collaborators. Use the research you’ve done on your organization to create a mind map that details their community partnerships. Use that information to complete the following:
Write 1-2 paragraphs that describe your organization’s community partnerships and collaboration. Make sure the paragraphs include the following information:
a. Each partner organization’s roles, responsibilities, activities, for example:
i. How will they identify and refer participants?
ii. Who will handle training?
iii. What other support will be provided? By whom?
b. How collaborating organizations will coordinate cooperation, for example:
i. Who is the lead organization?
ii. How will organizations communicate?
iii. What will smaller organizations contribute?
Part C: Letter of Support
When asking for a letter of support it’s important to provide some talking points for the person to work off of.
Sketch out a draft you could use to request a letter of support request. This draft should be about 1 page long. Use the following guidelines to write your draft:
o Date the letter and start it with “Dear ___”
 choose to address the letter to someone who could really advocate for your program
o Write 1 paragraph that describes the need and why your program is important.
 End that paragraph by asking the person to write a letter of support to the funder.
o Then, include a bullet pointed list of talking points that the letter writer could use to you write you a letter of support.
o Conclude with a paragraph sharing deadline details, giving information about how they can share their letter with your, and thanking them for their time and support.