Scores and Comments

25.c.ps.170.120

Southeast Volusia Historical Society, Inc.

Application Details
Proposal Type	General Program Support - Discipline-Based
Request Amount	$25,000
Total Score	638.000
Average Score	91.143

Panelist Scores

Panelist	Quality of Offerings	Impact	Track Record	History and Heritage	Total
Fernandez Mary	27	24	29	0	80
Hill Jon	34	33	30	0	97
Huban Lindsay	34	33	29	0	96
Kahler Natalie	27	27	26	0	80
Lombana Judith	35	34	30	0	99
Merritt Kenyon	32	31	29	0	92
Stoller Melissa	33	32	29	0	94

Comments
Fernandez Mary - Score: 80.000
The museum seems to be growing and making real efforts to expand and diversify their offerings. That being said, I'm not certain that they have sufficiently provided evidence that their stated activities will necessarily result in the organization meeting their listed objectives. It's a good start for them to increase their social media engagement and outreach work (tabling, partnerships), but I would like to see more growth in the projects that they've already embarked on. They're definitely moving in the right direction (the enactment of a strategic plan and the upgrading of the ED position are excellent!), and I have no doubt that they could submit a competitive application for next year with more measurable community impact information.
Hill Jon - Score: 97.000
{No comments provided.}
Huban Lindsay - Score: 96.000
Excellent description of goals/objectives.
Kahler Natalie - Score: 80.000
Helpful information in the additional operating budget section. Programmatic narrative is very generic and doesn't create a clear picture of funding request. Would be helpful to include letters of support from the community.
Lombana Judith - Score: 99.000
The grant is clear and thorough. With the added effort in marketing and programing, best wishes on increasing visitors and memberships.
Merritt Kenyon - Score: 92.000
Congratulations to bringing on the Executive Director full time and to the hiring of a grant writer. A lift should be seen in your fundraising efforts. You've got some friendly competition in neighboring areas who also want to promote their history. Stay competitive. Well done!
Stoller Melissa - Score: 94.000
The museum has a broad range of offerings from programming to on-site research and archival facilities. Their partnerships, programming and events appeal to a broad demographic. They have a strong core of volunteers and a commitment to leadership through increased staffing.