PURPOSE: Trident Technical College will carry out a comprehensive educational resource development program in support of the mission and goals of the institution.

1. DEVELOPMENT FUNCTIONS
   The Development department, which is part of the Advancement Division, is responsible for the procurement of external funds and the general oversight of these programs for Trident Technical College. The Development department is the focal point for grant activities within the institution, regardless of source. All notices of grant opportunities, award letters, rejection notices, reports and correspondence concerning general grant activities should be forwarded to the Director of Development immediately upon receipt. The Director will disseminate this information as required throughout the institution. Information will be disseminated through grant profiles, electronic message, internal college newsletter, and/or meetings with faculty and staff.
   
2. PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT
   The Director of Development, the Director of Planned Giving and Grants Coordinator will consult with faculty and staff on funding needs. Close coordination with the Development department staff should be maintained at each stage of proposal preparation. Proposal development should begin with the preparation of a two to three page prospectus describing the problem to be addressed and the objectives.
   
   Development department staff will provide technical assistance during proposal development to include funding source research; interpretation of funding guidelines including allowable activities and costs; completion of appropriate agency forms; and proposal writing as needed. Editorial assistance will be provided on forms and content; and if necessary, typing assistance will be provided. Staff support from the Development department will also include assistance with writing preliminary proposals when required by the funding agency and in consulting with funding agency staff. Final proposal development will be a joint effort by the Development department, the proposal originator and any other appropriate faculty, staff and community members.
   
3. PROPOSAL COORDINATION
   The final decision as to whether or not a proposal will be submitted will be made following consultation between Development department staff, the faculty or staff member, the appropriate Dean(s), Vice President(s), and the President. Upon approval to proceed, it is the responsibility of the originator to ensure the project being developed is properly coordinated, both vertically and horizontally, with affected operating units and supervisory levels.
   
   The Director of Development, Director of Planned Giving and Resource Development or Grants Coordinator will coordinate final proposal preparation, including review by appropriate Vice President(s)/Dean(s), obtaining authorized signatures, final production and mailing.
   
4. COLLABORATION WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS
   Faculty and staff participating in externally funded programs where Trident is not the lead institution should still coordinate their component of the project with the Development department.
   
5. DEADLINES
   Deadlines of most funding sources are absolute and late proposals are not considered. The Director of Development or assigned Grants Coordinator will set an internal deadline which allows adequate time for processing and coordination with the President. It is the responsibility of the proposal originator to assist Development department staff in adhering to internal deadlines.
   
6. PROPOSAL FILES
   All submitted proposals will be kept on file in the Development Office for possible future use.