MOTW: Fruit Ridge Community Collaborative
The location of the Fruit Ridge Community Collaborative (FRCC) is easy to mistake. From 1938 to 2012 the building was the Fruitridge Elementary School. Nestled in the Promise Zone of Oak Park, the building still has the distinctive remnants of a school; a playground, classrooms, and a gymnasium. What’s not hard to mistake is the […]
A Consumers Guide to Low-Cost Donor Management Systems
Donors are the lifeblood of nonprofit organizations. You need them to survive. But how do you manage all the details about their giving along with all the personal details that are key to maintaining successful relationships without breaking your bank? This report looks at a number of low-cost donor management systems designed to do exactly […]
Fair Pay for Northern California Nonprofits Survey: Participant Deadline Extended through Friday, March 1
You Now Have More Time to Participate in the Survey That Serves All Kinds of Nonprofits in All 48 Northern California Counties Because many of you have requested more time, Oakland-based Nonprofit Compensation Associates (NCA) has extended the deadline to participate in the Northern California Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits Survey to Friday, March 1. Extended […]
JAMS Foundation/ACR Initiative for Students and Youth
Conflict Resolution Training for Youth Supported The JAMS Foundation/ACR Initiative for Students and Youth provides grants for conflict prevention and dispute resolution programs for K-12 students and for adults working with youth populations in ways that directly transfer Conflict Resolution Education (CRE) skills from adults to youth. The emphasis for 2019 is on programs that […]
Peace Development Fund: Community Organizing Grants
Support for Social Justice Efforts in the U.S., Haiti, and Mexico The Peace Development Fund believes that the change in values needed to establish a more just and peaceful world can come about only if it is strongly rooted in local communities that recognize the importance of building movements to create systemic social change. The […]
D’Addario Foundation
Music Education Programs Funded The D’Addario Foundation identifies the most impactful instrument instruction programs in communities of need throughout the United States and provides support to assist their growth and development. Grants are provided to high-quality sustainable music instruction programs on the frontline to improve access to music education. The focus is on programs that […]
KidsGardening.org: Youth Garden Grants
Educational Garden Projects Funded KidsGardening.org, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing inspiration and support for parents and educators who are gardening with children, awards Youth Garden Grants to support school and youth educational garden projects that enhance the quality of life for students and their communities. Any U.S. nonprofit, school, or youth program planning a […]
Islamic Relief USA: Community Grants
Humanitarian Efforts in the U.S. Funded Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) is dedicated to providing humanitarian aid in the United States and around the world in a dignified manner—regardless of race, gender, or religion—and to empowering people and giving them a voice in the world. IRUSA provides Community Grants to nonprofit organizations in the United States […]
Kaiser Permanente Grants and Investments
Organizations Addressing Health Needs in Company Communities Supported Kaiser Permanente provides support to nonprofit organizations that focus on community health in the locations the provider serves, including communities in California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Oregon, Washington, Virginia, and Washington, DC. The funding priorities include the following: Community Health Initiatives, Safety Net Partnerships, and Subsidized Care […]
The Milbank Foundation
Grants Promote Programs Empowering People with Disabilities The primary mission of the Milbank Foundation is to integrate people with disabilities into all aspects of American life. The Foundation’s current priorities include the following: consumer-focused, community-based initiatives that empower people with disabilities and foster independence and self-sufficiency; the rehabilitation and re-integration of veterans, especially veterans with […]
