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Issue 38, 8/13/13
Reach Out!
Last week while visiting with a nonprofit's development director, the topic of board recruitment came up. He was lamenting the retirement of board members who served for several years and were such an important part of their organization's success. These volunteers helped shape the organization, they were excellent stewards of their fiduciary responsibilities, and in fact, they were pillars in the foundation on which the organization now stands.
Like many nonprofit organizations, he is seeking new board members who have various talents and skills: from people good at social networking, technology, and marketing, to attorneys, accountants and other professionals. Every nonprofit needs strong board engagement -- individuals who make a point of sharing information with people they know and meet, and are not afraid to ask for donations of support.
If you have been meaning to volunteer at some point, how about now? Think about what type of work you want to do, contact your favorite charity (I hope you have one), and ring them up today! I guarantee that the executive director, development director, program staff, volunteers, and the clients they serve, will all be grateful that you reached out!
Best wishes,
JenniferFounder jdurand@impactgrantmaking.com
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NEW THIS WEEK
Vina Moses - Back to School Drive!
You can help by sponsoring one or more children for just $50.00 each, or donating gently used clothing, or volunteering when the children come to the center to get school supplies and clothing. We serve over 1,000 kids during the week of August 21-24th.
Goal: $50.00 per child or whatever you can donate!
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ORGANIZATIONS COVERING MULTIPLE COUNTIES
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HIV Alliance - Care Packages
Support for care packages of hygiene products for their clients with this devastating disease. Service area includes: Lane, Douglas, Josephine, Jackson, Klamath, Lake, Coos, Curry, Lincoln, Clatsop, and Marion Counties. Goal $10,000
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Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon - Breast Health Initiative
Funding for free breast examinations, professional screening, and diagnostic care, and outreach for uninsured women. Goal $36,000 Read More
Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon - Electronic Health Records Seeks funding to purchase EHR equipment and provide comprehensive staff training in order to improve patient care. Goal: $75,000 Read More
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Womenspace, Inc.
Walk-In Advocacy Services
To raise funding to revive their Emergency Walk-In Advocacy Services for intimate partner violence victims. Funding will support a full-time, bilingual advocate to serve survivors.
Goal: $50,000
Sponsors, Inc.
Crisis FundTheir "Crisis Fund" needs funding to pay for bus passes, identification cards, emergency medical assistance, prescriptions for residential clients recently released from correctional institutions. Goal: $10,000 Read More
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Womenspace - Safe House
Funding for the Safe House project to improve access and safety of the environment around the facility. Goal: $4,950
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Willamette Farm & Food Coalition
Educational Programs
Funding for the Farm to School and Family Outreach educational program to improve students and their families nutrition and health. Goal: $30,000 Read More
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Huerto de la Familia
There is a need for Latino immigrants to have a long-term solution to food security. Seeking funding for their Organic Garden Education Program. Impact 60 families and 260 children. Goal: $6,000
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Community LendingWorks -
Fund A Farmer or Food Business
Your gift will support a seasonal loan for a farmer or seasonal market vendor through their Market Loan program. Goal: $500 per Farmer Read More
NEDCO - Sprout! Kitchen Supplies
Support for local food by purchasing kitchen supplies for the entrepreneurs who will use the Sprout! Regional Food Hub. Goal: $10 to $500+ Read More
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The Trauma Healing Project - Services to Traumatized Individuals
Need funding for trauma sensitive body-based therapies in a safe environment for people who have experienced emotional trauma and are making efforts to heal. Goal: $20,000 Read More
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WellMama - Grant WriterSeeks support to hire a part-time Grant Writer to help increase funding for their clients who experience pregnancy and postpartum depression and anxiety issues.
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SCIENCE FACTORY - Eugene
Got science? Or maybe you think science is too hard, esoteric and only for old guys in white coats. At the Science Factory, science learning is dressed down and ready for fun for all comers. We uncover the mysteries and wonders of the natural sciences and technology through exhibitions, planetarium programs, special events, camps and workshops.
Our service approach is light-hearted, but our purpose is anything but frivolous. We engage children, excite their curiosity and inspire them toward a lifelong love of learning about science, technology and humanity. Our visitors engage in activities that encourage curiosity, observation, critical thinking and experimentation - skills valuable to creating the next generation of innovators in any field. Along the way, as understanding increases of science, technology, engineering, and math and of the impact of these forms of knowledge as part of human culture, our community is better prepared to engage thoughtfully when science and policy intersect. While our primary focus is on kids from 2 to 14 years of age, the enthusiasm of our young visitors leads to learning by the whole family.
Taking advantage of informal learning opportunities and extracurricular activities results in greater overall success for children. As the only general science center serving Lane and surrounding counties, we strive to provide wide access to our programs. Fee discounts and waivers support school groups that visit from as far away as Roseburg, Albany and Mapleton, and from as close as Eugene and Springfield. Low-cost Community Memberships provide enriching activities for the clients of nonprofits that serve children and families. Girls-only camps and workshops encourage girls to explore science confidently. Summer camp scholarships keep kids' minds engaged during out-of-school time, and Open Houses provide access to all.
Come visit! We look forward to meeting you here.
www.sciencefactory.org
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Science Factory Children's Museum
Science Factory's goal is to bring in PreK children during the 2013 through 2015 school years for enrichment and educational programs. Goal: $5,000 Read More
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St. Vincent de Paul - La Pine
Food Drive Campaign
Funding needed to develop and implement neighborhood food drives with other local social service agencies.
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Cobb Children's Learning Center
Child Care Furnishings
CCLC provides childcare for low-income families and/or women going through the Crossroad's residential drug/alcohol treatment. CCLC is the only childcare provider in Douglas County offering care to families where parents are in the six-month long residential treatment program. Need funds for toddler tables, shelving, easels and mirrors. Goal: $5,200 Read More
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ARC 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 More
Pearl Buck Center
Program/Operating Support
Current focus is on program's quality, efficiency, sustainability, and remaining a valuable community resource for people affected by developmental disabilities. Need general program support rather than restricted funds to allow us the flexibility to adapt quickly, and to allocate support to the areas of greatest need.
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Eugene Public Library Foundation
The Homework Center & Live Homework Help
Need funding for the Homework Center programs serving students from 4J and Bethel school districts. In 2012, over 6,600 students received help. Goal: $40,000 Read More
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Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Santiam (Lebanon and Sweet Home)- Summer Adventures
The B&G Club seeks funds to provide an enhanced summer program for East Linn County children. The Summer Adventure is designed to engage elementary age children in fun, educational, well-supervised activities that they might not otherwise experience due to lack of affordable care options suitable for this age range, summer learning loss, lack of family resources to pay for "summer fun activities. Goal: $52,786
Little Promises Children's Program - Security System
Seeking to install a comprehensive security system, to ensure that all who enter building are authorized and/or cleared to enter. Exterior cameras will assist in keeping grounds secure from unwanted visitors (as well as the occasional cougar sighted in the area). Goal: $45,237 Read More
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