A. Development Plan Creation • Design a 12-month development and fundraising plan outlining strategic fundraising goals, target amounts, and recommended funding streams. • Identify measurable performance indicators and milestones for progress tracking. • Design 6-month sustainability phase focused on mentoring PPS staff, refining internal processes, and embedding systems for long-term success. Provided handson support as needed. B. Identification of Recurring Fundraising Models • Evaluate and recommend recurring fundraising models suitable for PPS Food Service (e.g., community events, silent auction galas, sponsorship programs, or spring garden plant start sales). Assess each model’s feasibility, scalability, alignment with departmental capacity, and potential long-term revenue impact. Provide clear recommendations for implementation, timeline, and resource requirements for each viable option. C. Prospect Research & Funding Calendar • Conduct research to identify grantmakers, foundations, and donors aligned with PPS Food Service priorities. • Develop a comprehensive grant and funding calendar including application deadlines, eligibility, narrative framing, and assigned responsibilities. D. Fundraising Advisory Framework • Draft a Food Services Fundraising Advisory Framework defining structure, mission, and operating guidelines for an advisory board. • Identify and recommend potential Advisory Board Members representing philanthropy, education, business, and community leadership. • Develop a charter and meeting cadence to sustain engagement and accountability. E. Grant Infrastructure Development • Create boilerplate grant language for common questions (mission, impact, community engagement, equity, sustainability). • Develop templates for narratives, budgets, and reporting to support efficient grant submissions. F. Grant Writing & Project Management Support • Provide monthly check-in meetings to review the grant calendar, track progress, and prepare for upcoming deadlines. • Offer strategic input and limited project manageme
