Optimizing Grant Writing Workflow and Accountability System

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The J Healthcare Initiative
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Atika Juristia
Atika Juristia She / Her
Executive Director
(37)
5
Project
Academic experience
60 hours per student
Student
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Internal communications Operations Project management Change management
Skills
empathy ibm system p value propositions narcotics advocacy communication process mapping compassion proposal development enterprise application integration
Details

Description: The J Healthcare Initiative is revolutionizing substance use healthcare by championing drug users' rights and informed choices. We've been instrumental in reshaping Canadian drug policy, positively impacting over 7 million lives, and our voice resonates in global forums like the UN's Commission on Narcotic Drugs. Our innovative, project-driven approaches have measurably reduced stigma surrounding substance use. Through our expansive university chapter network, we're engaging 170,000 students, cultivating the next generation of compassionate healthcare advocates.



To investigate and suggest improvements for Grant Writing/Proposal Development team

This project will help address our problem with JHI's grant writing/proposal development team underperforms

·      Team members fail to complete assigned tasks

·      Lack of proactivity among team members

·      No accountability measures in place

·      Poor communication between teams and team members


• Root Causes: Volunteer-based organization structure, Insufficient communication channels or protocols

• Implication: Failure to secure grants due to incomplete or delayed proposals, Inefficient teamwork and coordination


The objective of this project will be to recommend options to improve the current processes for the strategic grant writing process for the J Healthcare Initiative

Deliverables

The deliverables for this project will include a comprehensive report and a presentation. The report should detail the current state of the workflow and accountability system, identify key issues, and provide well-researched recommendations for improvements. The presentation should summarize the findings and proposed solutions, and be suitable for delivery to JHI's management team.



Specific deliverables include:


·          Develop a value proposition statement for the organization/unit

·          Create a process map and a customer journey/empathy map

·          Explore technology options (e.g., application integration, customer experience) 

·          Identify KPIs for the process and create options for improvement

·          Analyze the options using a decision matrix and recommend change

·          Create a draft project plan 

·          Identify bottlenecks and possible mitigation strategies for the project proposal

Mentorship
Skills, knowledge and expertise

Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.

Hands-on support

Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

Supported causes
Good health and well-being

About the company

Company
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
51 - 200 employees
Hospital, health, wellness & medical, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, Science, Academic association, Public relations & communications

The J Healthcare Initiative is a registered Canadian non-profit organization with a focus to empower drug users' healthcare decisions by promoting the expansion and innovating the current substance use treatment modalities in Canada and the United States.