Each response should be 250-300 words.

Question #1 (40 points)

You are a newly appointed director of a community-based organization founded to meet the critical needs of young people living in Far Rockaway, Queens. The community needs more programs that reflect its diverse population. As the director of program development, you aim to increase the capacity of staff and resources. You'll need to create a fundraising plan and write proposals to do that. Identify and explain the major components of a proposal. What other ways can you raise resources for Far Rockaway residents?

Question #2 (35 points)

Discuss the importance of an organization's mission and vision. Create a mission statement for the community-based program in Far Rockaway. What makes the organization "credible"? What does the organization offer that is different from other established nonprofits?

The remaining question is worth 25 points. Answer one of the following. Question # 3

Identify the components of a budget. Explain each part. What are the fringe benefits? Discuss the importance of fringe benefits. Who are the beneficiaries?

OR Question # 4

Identify the common reasons for grant proposal rejection. Discuss the importance of a need statement, program design, goal, objective methods, and evaluation in a proposal.

Why are these parts important?