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Understanding the Philanthropic Landscape by Cynthia M. Adams, CEO, GrantStation
It's not necessary that you completely understand the intricacies of philanthropic giving in the U.S. -- or elsewhere in the world -- to be a successful grantseeker. However, it is good to know the general lay of the land, to recognize significant trends that have occurred or are occurring, and to be able to tap into that knowledge when speaking with potential donors or grantmakers. Throughout this series, we will focus on specific types of grantmakers: foundations, corporations and corporate foundations, and associations that have grantmaking programs, as well as on federal, state, and local government funding agencies. We will discuss methods for gathering information about these funding sources, and how best to approach these grantmakers. Please feel free to email any questions, comments, or tips you have. They will be addressed in the final article. Part Seven, "Technical Assistance: So Much More than Computer Geeks," introduces readers to Amanda Bales, a recent addition to our research staff. In the first of three articles she will contribute to this series, Bales explores the variety of all-too-often overlooked technical assistance available to nonprofits.
Calling All Northwest Artists The Seattle Art Museum has issued a call for entries from visual artists throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho for the thirtieth annual Betty Bowen Award. Established to celebrate Bowen's life and continue her efforts to support artists, the award offers visual artists the opportunity to expose the Museum's curators of modern and contemporary art to their work. Five finalists will be chosen and one winner will receive a $15,000 cash award. The Award committee may also select one or more runners-up to receive a PONCHO Special Recognition Award, worth $2,500. Interested artists can apply online at www.callforentry.org. Applications must be received by August 15, 2008. For additional information, visit the website provided above. Link
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RWJF Actively Seeks New Connections The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is accepting proposals for New Connections grants made through the Active Living Research program. Through this call for proposals, RWJF encourages junior investigators and senior consultants from historically disadvantaged and/or underrepresented communities to pursue research that leads to policy and environmental strategies for increasing physical activity, decreasing sedentary behavior, and preventing obesity among children and adolescents. Five research grants of up to $50,000 each will be awarded; three publication grants of up to $12,000 each will also be awarded. Proposals are due by August 28, 2008. Visit the website provided above for complete application guidelines. Link
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Arts Presenters Open for Exchange The Association of Performing Arts Presenters is accepting applications for the final round of 2008 funding for the Cultural Exchange Fund. This fund assists professionals within the arts presenting field to build partnerships and collaborations with their international counterparts by subsidizing travel. Current members of the Association are eligible to apply for grants of up to $2,000 to reimburse the cost of travel abroad to expand touring opportunities in the U.S. for deserving international work, and support long-term development projects, residencies, or commissions. The final 2008 deadline is September 12. To learn more about this opportunity, visit the website provided above. Link
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Jenzabar Recognizes Student Leaders
Nominations for the 2008 Student Leadership Awards are being accepted by the Jenzabar Foundation. These awards recognize student leaders who have led campus groups or activities that have made significant impacts outside of their campus communities. The Foundation values programs and projects that benefit traditional underserved populations, address international humanitarian concerns, minister beyond campus boundaries, offer education outreach to nonstudents, and address environmental concerns as well as healthcare delivery and awareness, and/or that target advocacy at all levels of government. Seven student leaders will be recognized by awards, and the groups they represent will each be issued a $5,000 grant to continue their work or fund new projects. Nominations must be received by September 12, 2008. For additional information, visit the website provided above. Link
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Small Grants for NE Grassroots Environmental Work
The New England Grassroots Environmental Fund is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations throughout New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont) for the Small Grants Program. This program provides grants of up to $2,500 to fund community involvement that fuels civic engagement, local activism, and social change. Eligible projects will address a wide variety of environmental issues ranging from agriculture and alternative energy to sprawl and sustainable communities to watershed management and youth-organized environmental work. Applications are due September 15, 2008. Visit the website provided above for additional information. Link
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Confluence Fund
The Confluence Fund seeks to be a catalyst for innovative conservation solutions benefiting people, wildlife, and wild landscapes. The Fund provides support to nonprofit organizations in the Rocky Mountain region of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming in the U.S. and Alberta and southern British Columbia in Canada that address the Fund’s priorities. Letters of inquiry may be submitted throughout the year.
Founded in 2003, The Wellness Coalition is a nonprofit organization based in Silver City, NM, which serves Catron, Grant, Hidalgo, and Luna counties. Its mission is to support and develop the vitality of the people of southwestern New Mexico and the community organizations that serve them. The Wellness Coalition does not provide direct health or human services, but supports service providers in the region by subcontracting with them or building partnerships. The Wellness Coalition has three main program areas:
Health Care Systems Support, Nonprofit Capacity Building, and Positive Youth Development. For more information, visit the Wellness Coalition website or its online nonprofit resource center.
