logo                                  July 2009 - Issue 15
CEO CORNER
 
Fundraising for Early Childhood Education: Tips from Local Players
 
I had the pleasure of attending the Foundation Center Atlanta's training "Early Childhood Education: Making a Big Impact on Little Learners", which took place Wednesday, June 24, 2009. The guest presenters held positions with Southern Education Foundation and SunTrust Bank, who provided helpful tips on how nonprofit organizations can improve their grant proposal writing and general fundraising performance.
 
For nonprofit early childhood providers preparing grant applications, the Southern Education Foundation's website, www.secf.org, publishes valuable research reports and statistical data that can be used to create a strong case for support. Other proposal writing and fundraising tips, as suggested by Catherine Covington of SunTrust's Program Office, included:
  • Convey passion through your written proposals;
  • Make sure everyone (board and staff) is telling the same story;
  • Use your board's connections (this was one of the most important suggestions);
  • Have a wide donor base; and
  • Include a list of board members in margin of letterhead.  

Chataun R. Denis, CEO 


FUNDING NOTICE

Quicksilver Track Club (QTC) has extended its rfp deadline for consultants interested in providing organizational development and board development consulting. QTC a nonprofit organization, founded in 1981 by the late Earnest L. Dixon, provides elite track and field training to metro Atlanta youth as a means to accessing higher education. QTC is seeking a consultant(s) to assist and facilitate: a board development training retreat, the creation of a board development plan, and the creation of an organizational plan. To request a copy of the rfp, email quicksilvertrackclub@yahoo.com. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, July 14, 2009, 5:00 pm. 
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

All Grown Up, Inc. (AGU) is a nonprofit organization based in Clayton County, Georgia that provides mentoring and health education to at risk teen and preteen females residing in Clayton and Henry Counties. The program serves 75 girls each year through a one-on-one and group mentoring program model. To learn more about AGU programs and upcoming events, visit www.aguinc.org.
Training &
Development
 
 
July 22nd | 11:00 am | $9
 
"One of the best workshops I've attended to date."

Hands on Atlanta Americorp Member
 
 
So You Think You Want to Start a Nonprofit
July 22nd | 12:15 pm | $9 
 

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Grant Source News

6/2009: Grant Source CEO attended the Foundation Center Atlanta's training Early Childhood Education: Making a Big Impact on Little Learners

6/2009: Grant Source clients received $111,700 in awards since January of this year. That brings our total raised (Qtrs 1-6) to $255,376, average ROI is over 2,000%! Congratulations awardees!   
 
5/2009: Grant Source CEO joined the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Local Board in administering part of Georgia's allocation of the 2009 ARRA Recovery Funds.