The following video is from The Grantsmanship Center.
By The Grantsmanship Center’s director, Barbara Floersch.
In this video, The Grantsmanship Center explains what is needed in one of the most important part of writing a grant proposal, the problem section. The problem section is the section in which you explain why your organization is seeking a grant.
The goal of this video: assist you in writing the problem description part of a grant.
While we are able to offer you full access to the Foundation Directory Online here in the library, we understand that access at your desk would be convenient.
Even though we can’t give you that – we can share this information about the Foundation Center’s Digital Grant Guides. Consider if the cost ($39.95 each) is worth the convenience.
 2012 Digital Grant Guides in 25 Subject Areas
Who’s giving—and getting—grants in your field? Find out with our popular series of digital Grant Guides, available in in 25 subject areas including the arts, health, and religion. Special features include:
Click on any subject below for more details and to order. (more…) |
Dawn Martz, Foellinger Program Officer and Mike Stone, Consultant provided two workshops at ACPL December 15th on the basics of developing a logic model.
Locally Foellinger Foundation is the only foundation currently requiring a logic model in a grant application.
Because logic models are useful in developing a nonprofit’s program activities with clear, measurable outcomes, we recommend you become familiar with the process.
The Indiana Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (OFBCI) encourages Day of Service projects that (1) demonstrate community connections and use of local resources, (including partnerships with a minimum of one organization that serves persons with disabilities), (2) build capacity of local national service programs through regional networking and co-planning of activities, and (3) increase member and volunteer understanding and commitment to national service and volunteerism.
OFCBI Mission: Indiana enjoys a rich tradition of Hoosiers working together to help themselves and their communities. In that spirit, the mission of the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives is to: CONNECT organizations and communities to grants, services, and each other; PROMOTE volunteerism and service to improve the lives of Hoosiers; ENCOURAGE public and private resources to seed and sustain innovative and high quality community and faith-based initiatives; and, HIGHLIGHT the good works of individuals and their communities with best practices and innovative models.
Here are some of the upcoming proposal deadlines for local foundations. As always, do your Due Diligence by carefully reading a foundation’s guidelines to be certain your organization is eligible to apply for a grant. AWS Foundation - December 12, 2011 Socialization and Recreation Full Grant Cycle Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne - January 9, 2012 [...]
Is your organization submitting a Foellinger Foundation Community Interests grant application on February 6, 2012? Do you need help with the Foundation’s Logic Model? If you answered yes to both questions, then one of these workshops is for you! Please register to attend at the appropriate link below. Light refreshments will be provided. Not applying to [...]
Based on how quickly the first class filled – and how lengthy the wait list continues to grow, we’re offering an additional date. Details below. Additional date: Tuesday, November 1, 2011 3:30 PM – 4:30 Allen County Public Library Main Library, Computer Classroom Join the Community Research Institute for a hands-on demonstration of the newAmerican [...]
Join the Community Research Institute for a hands-on demonstration of the newAmerican FactFinder featuring data from Allen County. If you use Census information, you need to know the new American Fact Finder-a self service tool available on the Census’s web site which provides quick access to data from the Decennial Census, American Community Surveys, Population [...]
Sources for Statistics, Data, and Research Paul Clarke Nonprofit Resource Center 23@4 September 2011 Finding Potential Funders Foundation Directory Online – Grant Basics I, monthly class Foundation Center Digital Grant Guides – $39.95 each State and Local Community Research Institute STATSIndiana incontext State Data Center IndianaMap Resource Lists Office of Faith-Based and Community Services Resource List [...]
This month you’ll learn about reliable resources for the statistics, data and research you need to deliver an effective community program. We’ll look at sources for federal and state government data, as well as for social sector research. Expect a quick overview of online access to the Census, STATSIndiana, PubHub and more. 4:00 to 5:00, [...]
