[Chapter-delegates] Feedback Requested: ISOC Project Funding turn out

[Lucy Lynch]

On Thu, 9 Oct 2008, Alejandro Pisanty wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I think that Eduardo has one of the strongest points, the difficulty of 
> finding matching funds is high for many chapters.
>
> OTOH I do think that ISOC needs a show of something that makes them more 
> credible as recipients of the funds.
>
> Franck is right too but the entry barrier is a significant factor.
>
> I do think then that we must also work together to learn from practice what 
> is possible in terms of partnerships between chapters and other entities in 
> their (our!) countries. One of the things that is measured by contributing 
> matching funds is that the chapter is active and connected in its community.

This is a very strong point, and I'll remind everyone that matching funds
can also come in the form of "in kind" donations:

"These matching funds are to be raised by the implementing Chapter and/or 
project partners. In-kind contributions are accepted only from partner 
groups (e.g. Other Sources of Support). In-kind contributions from the 
Chapter or Individual Applicant will not be accepted."

In-kind support might include hardware, software, office space, bandwidth, 
expert help, etc. and is often easy to solicit when your chapter and 
community relationships are strong.

see: http://www.isoc.org/isoc/chapters/projects/ and the budget template
for additional details.




> So, let's work this out further...
>
> Alx
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> On Fri, 10 Oct 2008, Franck Martin wrote:
>
>> Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:53:18 +1200 (FJT)
>> From: Franck Martin <franck at sopac.org>
>> To: Connie Kendig <kendig at isoc.org>
>> Cc: ISOC Chapter Delegates <chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Chapter-delegates] Feedback Requested: ISOC Project Funding 
>> turn
>>      out
>> 
>> I think we are missing a feedback loop and promotion of successful 
>> projects, so we know which one worked, etc.. in short increase karma points 
>> so more want to earn them...
>> 
>> you may have also a burnout, chapters already involved in projects and not 
>> being able to submit more.
>> 
>> Franck Martin
>> ICT Specialist
>> franck at sopac.org
>> SOPAC, Fiji
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>> "Toute connaissance est une reponse a une question" G.Bachelard
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Connie Kendig" <kendig at isoc.org>
>> To: "ISOC Chapter Delegates" <chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, 9 October, 2008 9:11:49 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
>> Subject: [Chapter-delegates] Feedback Requested: ISOC Project Funding turn 
>> out
>> 
>> Dear Chapter Delegates:
>> 
>> As you may know, the current application cycle for the ISOC Project
>> Funding programme is closing today.  To date we have received a very
>> small number of applications; typically we receive 30-40
>> applications.  To date we've received 14 for this round.
>> 
>> I am writing to you today to request your feedback on why we have
>> received such few applications for grant funds.  I welcome your candid
>> responses both on or off list.
>> 
>> Five chapters have applied for funding and eight global members.
>> 
>> Thank you for your feedback.
>> 
>> 
>> Connie J Kendig
>> Sponsored Programs & Grants Manager
>> Internet Society
>> www.isoc.org
>> 
>> <Kendig at isoc.org>
>> Tel: (703) 439-2136
>> 
>> 
>> 
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