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Issue 12, 2/12/13
A New Approach
As I've been meeting with nonprofit organizations throughout Lane, Linn and Benton Counties, a common problem I frequently hear about, is that the executive director needs help with development work. In many organizations, the executive director not only uses their talent and expertise for creating programs to serve individuals, they also manage their database of valuable donors, and plan out fundraising events. It's clearly not the best use of their time and knowledge, from a program standpoint, but it's needed to retain donors and remind the public that their donations support their work.
A perfect scenario would be that we support our nonprofits without requiring them to spend a lot of money to bring in money. Ideally, these organizations would stay in our sight as worthy programs that make a difference in the community, allowing them to reach the real goal - to help those in need find their way to a better life.
Impact Grantmaking was created to assist executive directors in their development work. We put a proposal online, make it visible to everyone, bring attention to the needs in our community, and build our readership to increase donations to these programs. When a nonprofit posts a proposal and they receive all the funding required to move their program forward, a huge financial burden is released, and money is directed toward programs. In essence, Impact Grantmaking provides development work for several nonprofits, for a fraction of the cost of any type of media.
I hope that someday soon, one of my columns will strike the right chord with you, and you will choose a nonprofit in the newsletter to fund. Every nonprofit that has a proposal posted is hoping that this website and newsletter venue will save their organization hundreds, maybe thousands of dollars in event planning costs, advertising mediums or additional staff expenses.
Best wishes,
Jennifer
Jennifer Durand
Founder
jdurand@impactgrantmaking.com
PLEASE FORWARD THE NEWSLETTER SO THAT NONPROFITS INCREASE THEIR OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE FUNDING. THANK YOU.
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Volunteers In Medicine
Behavior Health Program
We are seeking funding for the Behavior Health Program (BHP) at VIM which is based on a leading-edge integrative model of care that provides, in a primary health care setting, access to comprehensive behavioral health services to low-income, medically uninsured patients. Goal: $30,000
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Northwest Youth Corps
Growing to ServeSeeks funding to support two staff persons who will coordinate Northwest Youth Corps' conservation program to employ 200 Oregon Teens in 2013. Goal: $5,000
Read Proposal
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ShelterCare
Technology
Needs are to upgrade its computers, software, and overall technology which is critical for the service providers and clients as they transition to Electronic Health Records.
Goal: $95,404
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Food for Lane County
Emergency Generator
Need emergency generator to enhance food security and disaster preparedness in Lane County and state. Goal: $33,500
Read Proposal
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WellMama - Outreach Programs
To expand 24/7 program to include bi-lingual volunteer, handle social outreach programs and written materials to increase awareness of services. Goal: $20,400 Read Proposal
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WellMama - Program Manager
Need a Program Manager to expand their community web of care that offers screening, diagnosis and treatment for 1 in 4 women in Lane County who experience severe depression and anxiety related to pregnancy and childbirth.
Goal: $20,800
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CASA of Lane County
Sustainability Plan
Launched an innovative sustainability program, Pay It Forward, to direct funding toward 2014 program and operations for better financial planning. Goal: $500,000 Read Proposal
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Pearl Buck Center
Transportation Funding
Funding for transportation to facilitate children's Preschool attendance. Access is the key to provide maximum benefits from their specialized, nurturing, learning environment. With transportation services, Pearl Buck reaches 92% in attendance rates. Goal: $3,500 Read Proposal
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Upstart Crow Studios
Scholarship Funds
Seeks funding for performing arts programs for children. Over 75 children need scholarships to participate. Goal: $4,000
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Parenting Now! (formerly Birth to Three)
Program Support
Through the generous donations of individual supporters and grants from Oregon Foundations, Parenting Now! is close to achieving our goal for the year for funding our Children's Program. Donations and grants of any and all sized will help raise the balance of $4,500 to provide fun and developmentally appropriate programs for up to 400 children while their parents participate in our critical parenting programs. For every dollar you donate, 76 cents goes directly to Parenting Now! programs and services supporting families.
The Children's Program is an essential component of our parenting education and support groups, providing children with a rich early childhood program, and parents with models for positive parenting. Children attending the program are primarily ages 1-5.
UPDATED GOAL OF: $4,500 toward the original $8,000 goal!
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Sponsors Inc.
Crisis Fund
Project supports "Crisis Fund" to pay for bus passes, identification, emergency medical assistance, prescriptions for residential clients recently released from correctional institutions. Goal: $10,000
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ARC of Lane County
Respite Program
To add 12 Saturdays per year for their Take-A Break respite program. Gives parents a break from their child with an intellectual development disability. Goal: $25,000 Read Proposal
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SAIL Housing
Increasing Services
Residential housing for adults with developmental disabilities seeks funds to increase their Resident Liaison's hours which are a critical part of the success of residents. Goal: $8,638 Read Proposal
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SAIL Housing -
Specialized Computer and Software Needs
For cognitively accessible computers, software and educational materials for developmentally disabled individuals. Goal: $13,826 Read Proposal
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Centro LatinoAmericano
Mediation Training Program
Training for two to three Latino volunteers who can assist immigrated members of our community in problem solving various issues. Goal: $10,693
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Donations, in any amount, are made direct to the nonprofit on their website, or directed through your donor advised fund. Please mention "Impact Grantmaking" on your gift.
Click on the website link of the nonprofit and make the donation through their check-out system. Nonprofits in this newsletter are listed alphabetically:
ARC of Lane County
www.arclane.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters
www.bbbslane.org
BRING Recycling
www.bringrecycling.org
CASA of Lane County
Centro LatinoAmericano
Metro Affordable Housing
www.metroaffordablehousing.org
NEDCO
Parenting Now!
(formerly Birth to Three)
www.parentingnow.org
Pearl Buck Center
SAIL Housing
www.sailhousing.org
ShelterCare
www.sheltercare.org
Sponsors, Inc.
www.sponsorsinc.org
Upstart Crow Studios www.upstartcrowstudios.com
Volunteers In Medicine
www.vim-clinic.org/
WellMama
www.wellmamaoregon.org
Wellsprings Friends School
If you have a Donor Advised Fund, please contact your administrator and make a grant recommendation for the purpose and amount you desire to donate.
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The United Way of Lane County and the Register Guard are requesting volunteer of the month nominations for February and March.
Your volunteers deserve the honor and praise of being recognized--here is the form to fill out!
PDF of Form
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LINN AND BENTON
COUNTY PROPOSALS
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Community Outreach Inc.
Additional Hours for Case Manager
By serving an increased number of families, support is needed to add another part time case manager to handle the needs of the additional families we are now serving. Goal: $11,000 Read Proposal
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Community Outreach, Inc.
Childcare Scholarships
The largest social service agency in the Mid-Willamette Valley providing the only family shelter in Linn and Benton counties. Needs funding for childcare program. Goal: $8,750 Read Proposal
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LANE COUNTY PROPOSALS (continued)
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Cascade Raptor Center
Capital Campaign
Funding to build a Flight Training Arena and Visitor Center to enhance and expand educational offerings, enrichment activities for flighted birds, and increase income towards sustainability. Goal: $145,000 Read Proposal
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Neighborhood Economic Development Corp. - NEDCO
Free Tax Prep
In collaboration with several agencies, NEDCO will operate a Super Site for free tax prep, financial workshops, education and coaching for families to leverage their refund to make better financial decisions.
Goal: $35,000
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BRING Recycling -
Capital Campaign
The BRING It Home project is working toward completion of their 12-year capacity building, capital improvement plan facility known as the Planet Improvement Center. Goal: $600,000; raised to date: $270,000; balance to raise $330,000
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
Seeks funding for its Community-based mentoring programs for at-risk youth ages 6-17. Matching every youth to a community member will assist them in a stronger future for themselves and our community.
Goal: $30,000
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Wellsprings Friends School -
14 Seat Activity Bus
Alternative learning environment for students in a supportive community. Students are mentored and assisted in working towards graduation. Goal: $30,000
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Ophelia's Place
Development Director
In order to continue providing after school drop-in, skill-building classes, and individual counseling services to girls ages 10-18, they need to hire a Development Director to help increase funding, manage current donor base, develop fundraising events. Goal: $29,600
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Metro Affordable
Youth Programs
Seeks funding for programs which engage youth and help develop strong, healthy and caring adults. Goal: $3,000
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