VALLEY IN PROGRESS

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

FUND RAISING WORKSHOP SCHEDULES

Offering another series of workshops for funding your community projects

Is your organization struggling to fund community projects? Are you worried about funding in these uncertain times? WSU Stevens County Extension Office is excited to announce a program that can help you find and write grants, fundraise, and mobilize community resources. “The first series of these workshops were an outstanding success – and we had a waiting list, so will be offering it again in two locations – Colville and Springdale. These educational workshops and intensive coaching sessions are for Stevens County nonprofit community organizations.” Debra Kollock, Stevens County Extension Director explains.

All workshops will be from 10:00 AM – Noon

Classes cost $10 per session and deadline to register is one week prior to the event. The classes do fill up quickly, so register as soon as you know you want to come. Your registration form and payment will reserve your place in the class. Register by sending your registration form (on attached flyer) and fee to WSU Stevens County Extension, 986 S Main, Suite D, Colville WA 99114.

Call and ask for Gael Treesiwin if you have any questions, 684-2588, ext. 305 or email: g.treesiwin@wsu.edu

Coaching lab dates will be scheduled by the class participants and Gael.

Workshop 1, Tues., March 29: Effective Fundrai$ing in Today’s Economy

Workshop 2, Tues., April 12: Grant Research – Finding the Right Grant

Workshop 3, Tues., April 26: Writing a Compelling Grant or Proposal
Workshop 4, Tues., May 10: Nonprofit Sustainable Funding

Springdale Community Depot, 107 Shafer Ave, Springdale

Workshop 1, Thurs., May 19: Effective Fundrai$ing in Today’s Economy

Workshop 2, Thurs., June 16: Grant Research – Finding the Right Grant

Workshop 3, Thurs., July 7: Writing a Compelling Grant or Proposal
Workshop 4, Thurs., July 21: Nonprofit Sustainable Funding

To sign up for the program contact Ivy Nelson or Gael Treesiwin at the WSU Stevens County Extension Office at (509) 684-2588, or stop by at 986 S. Main, Colville (next to Curves.) Contact our office for registration or more information.

These classes are designed for anyone associated with a nonprofit organization in the area that is ready to be actively involved in fundraising for the organization. They are not appropriate for business owners.

Gael Treesiwin, Grant and Fund Development Coach will coordinate the program with Krisan LeHew, WSU Horizons Community Coach. Gael is a seasoned trainer with over 25 years of experience helping organizations raise money. She is an AmeriCorps VISTA sponsored by Rural Resources Community Action working for the WSU Stevens County Extension office. Gael was a school teacher at the Evergreen School K-8 in Gifford WA and worked in social services in the tri-county area from 1973-1982. Since then she has provided leadership, fund development and capacity building for private, public, and nonprofit organizations around the country. “I am excited about this program because it is a chance for me to put a lifetime of experience to use helping a community I love,” Gael states. “People new to fundraising will get the skills and support to obtain grants and develop sustainable funding. Experienced fund raisers will learn new ways to use what they already know.

Asset Building

Hello Stevens County Asset Builders,

It's been a while since we've last met but I know you've been busy with your different projects. I'd like to meet with all of you to talk about what activities you've been involved with and what kind of projects we might want to take on this year. We also have some funding to send some of you to the Washington State Asset Building Conference in June.

Most of you responded to the Doodle that Monday, April 11th from 4:30-6:00 would be the best day to meet. We'll have the meeting at the newly remodeled community meeting space in Chewelah called the Livingroom. The address is W 101 Lincoln Ave. across the street from the middle school.

Please R.S.V.P. to me so that I can plan to have enough snacks. It will be important to have at least 2 people represent each Horizon Community.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Assets for Independence Grant Application Deadlines

Hello Asset Builders!!!

Please look at this opportunity and let me know if you are interested in participating in the webinars.

Assets for Independence Announces Grant Application Deadlines and Spring Webinar Series for Prospective Grantees

The Assets for Independence (AFI) Resource Center invites all non-profit organizations, qualified state and local governments, community development credit unions, community development financial institutions, and other community-based organizations to apply for AFI grants this year. The 2011 grant application deadlines are: March 31, 2011 and May 25, 2011.

The AFI program provides funding to eligible organizations to provide Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) and related supportive services for qualified individuals in their area. Each participant opens an account and receives matched funding from the federal government and another source. The funds can be used for furthering education, purchasing a home, or starting a business. To date, nearly 80,000 families participating in AFI-funded projects across the nation have used their IDA savings to acquire a long-term asset and are on their way to long-term economic success. In addition to the IDAs, typical grantees also provide participants with money management training, assistance resolving credit and debit issues, and other supports.

Webinar Series for Prospective AFI Grantees

The AFI Resource Center will host a spring webinar series for prospective grantees and project partners in March through May 2011. The series include several webinars featuring an overview of the AFI program and application process; suggestions for developing strong projects; and strategies for building partnerships with community organizations for bigger impact. You will also have the opportunity to participate in interactive question and answer calls to receive answers regarding your specific project design questions.

Register online now to participate in these interactive calls to learn more about AFI application requirements and procedures.

To register and learn more about the webinar series visit the AFI Calendar of Events online: http://idaresources.org/Calendar. Contact the AFI Resource Center for technical support with your application at: info@idaresources.org or 1-866-778-6037. Visit the Resource Center website at: www.idaresources.org for more information on the Assets for Independence program, Individual Development Accounts, and other asset building strategies.

AFI Resource Center | Office of Community Serviceswww.acf.hhs.gov/assetbuilding | www.idaresources.org

1-866-778-6037 | info@idaresources.org