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For the week of February 11, 2008

Industry News

Google Launches Innovative Philanthropy

Google.org
Google.org aspires to use the power of information and technology to address the global challenges of our age: climate change, poverty, and emerging disease. As a hybrid philanthropy, Google.org uses a range of approaches to help advance solutions within five targeted initiatives. The organization operates in a traditional manner by supporting its partners’ work with targeted grants, and also invests in for-profit endeavors, such as efforts by companies to develop breakthrough renewable energy technologies. Visit the website listed above for a description of each of the initiatives and information on partnership opportunities.

Conferences and Trainings

Conference for Grantmakers Addresses Social Change Issues

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations: 2008 National Conference
The Grantmakers for Effective Organizations 2008 National Conference, held in partnership with Northern California Grantmakers, will explore actions grantmakers can take to improve their support of nonprofit results and advance their visions of social change. Grantmakers and infrastructure groups with grantmakers as their primary members are invited to attend. The conference will be held March 10-12, 2008, in San Francisco, CA. Visit the website listed above for more information.

Professional Development Conference for Educators

ASCD Annual Conference and Exhibit Show
The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for sound education policies and addresses all aspects of effective teaching and learning. The ASCD 2008 Annual Conference and Exhibit Show, “Reinventing Schools: Courageous Leadership for Positive Change,” is the education field’s premier professional development event. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the big ideas in education today, examine innovative developments in their content areas or grade levels, and stretch their professional development learning into new areas. The conference will be held March 15-17, 2008, in New Orleans, LA. Visit the website listed above to learn more about the conference.

GrantStation Announcements

Tracks to Success

In-Kind Contributions: Definitely a Worthwhile Investment
Many nonprofit organizations are faced with what might be considered a happy problem: how to get the most out of the in-kind contributions made to them. Leveraging these non-cash gifts can stimulate a new way of presenting organizations to potential grantmakers and donors. Perhaps unsurprisingly, ninety percent of nonprofits that benefit from in-kind contributions do not document those contributions. This short series will address this issue, as well as discuss policies and procedures even the smallest nonprofit should have in place to deal with non-cash gifts. To read the first article, “Getting the Most out of In-Kind Contributions,” visit the GrantStation website.

NOZA Special Offer Helps Nonprofits Identify Charitable Donors

NOZA
Are you starting a nonprofit organization or seeking new major donors or corporate giving information? GrantStation and NOZA, the world's largest database of charitable donations, are pleased to announce a special 2 for 1 offer for GrantStation Insider subscribers. Until February 15th, Insider subscribers who take advantage of this offer will receive 2 for 1 donation records when they access NOZA’s 29 million individual and corporate donation records. To take advantage of this limited-time offer, go here. Enter the promotion code: GRANTSTATION and the double credits will appear as you complete checkout. If you have any additional questions about this promotion, contact support@nozasearch.com. Note: NOZA’s database of over 900,000 foundation grant records is free, as is the downloadable Prospect Research Workbook.

Funding Opportunities

Grants Address Children’s Issues in the U.S. and Canada

Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation: Champ – A Champion Fur Kids Grants
The goal of the Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation is to support specific programs with measurable outcomes that are working to make the world a healthier and happier place for kids. The Foundation offers Champ – A Champion Fur Kids Grants in the areas of health and wellness to childhood disease research foundations, child safety organizations, and organizations that serve children with special needs. Priority is given to organizations located near Build-A-Bear Workshop stores in the U.S. and Canada. The application deadlines for 2008 are February 29 and August 30. Visit the website listed above for program details.

Social Change Programs Funded

Public Welfare Foundation
The Public Welfare Foundation supports efforts to ensure fundamental rights and opportunities for people in need. The Foundation looks for carefully defined points where funds can make a difference in bringing about systemic changes that can improve the lives of countless people throughout the United States. The Foundation's 2008 funding priorities include Criminal and Juvenile Justice, Health Reform, and Worker's Rights. Upcoming deadlines for full proposals are March 21 and August 1, 2008; letters of inquiry should be submitted at least six weeks before the proposal deadline. Visit the website listed above for funding priority details and online letter of inquiry instructions.

Support for Dance Service Organizations

Capezio Ballet Makers Dance Foundation
The mission of the Capezio Ballet Makers Dance Foundation is to create a greater awareness and appreciation of dance as an art form and support efforts which preserve the legacy of the past; recognize the accomplishments of the present; and encourage new or emerging talents, trends, and practices. The Foundation supports nonprofit local, state, regional, and national dance service organizations whose programs have a broad and significant impact on the field. (Individual dance companies or schools are not funded.) The funding focus is on imaginative efforts which clearly demonstrate the value of dance in all of its manifestations and special pilot projects which meet unmet needs and which have the potential to provide a model for the field. The application deadline is April 1, 2008. Visit the website listed above to review the Foundation’s guidelines.

Land Protection Grants Available

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: Acres for America
Acres for America, a partnership between Wal-Mart Stores and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, was established to provide funding for projects that conserve important habitat for fish, wildlife, and plants through acquisition of interest in real property. The goal of the Acres for America program is to offset the footprint of Wal-Mart’s domestic facilities on at least an acre-by-acre basis through these acquisitions. Preference will be given to acquisitions that are part of published conservation plans, State Wildlife Action Plans, or Endangered Species Act Recovery Plans. All grant awards require a minimum 1:1 match of cash or contributed goods and services. Pre-proposals for the next funding round must be submitted by April 1, 2008; full proposals are due June 1, 2008. The online application process will be open March 1, 2008, on the website listed above.

Support for Domestic Violence Survivors

National Network to End Domestic Violence Fund: Education and Job Training Assistance Fund
The Education and Job Training Assistance Fund, established by the Allstate Foundation in partnership with National Network to End Domestic Violence Fund, provides small grants to survivors of domestic violence to help them achieve their educational and job-related goals. Any survivor of domestic violence is eligible to apply; however, the application must be completed by a local domestic violence program or coalition to be accepted. Applications will be assessed based on the need, the lack of resources to fulfill the request elsewhere, and the impact the grant will have on the survivor’s life. Applications are accepted at any time. For more information visit the website listed above.

Historical Preservation Projects Funded

The 1772 Foundation
The mission of the 1772 Foundation is to preserve and enhance American historical entities for future generations to enjoy, with particular interest in farming, industrial development, transportation, and unusual historical buildings. The Foundation provides support for restoration projects throughout the United States. Examples of funded projects include endangered properties funds, mill restorations, historic farmsteads, restoration carpentry and crafts schools, and greenways that link historic sites. Successful grant applications should demonstrate positive community impact, multiple partners, and a solid financial and management structure. Letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time. Visit the website listed above for online application information.

Grantmaker Updates

National and Regional Awards, Fellowships, and Requests for Proposals

Kohl’s Recognizes Caring Kids
Kohl’s is accepting nominations for the 2008 Kids Who Care program from company communities throughout the U.S.

Tony Cox Community Fund Supports Positive Projects
Cable Positive, the cable and telecommunications industry’s AIDS action organization, is accepting applications for the Tony Cox Community Fund grant program.

Pathways Within Leads Way to Literacy
Through the Roads to Reading Initiative, Pathways Within accepts applications for the Small Communities and Rural Book Donation Grants program twice a year.

4-H Urges All-Terrain Vehicle Safety
4-H is accepting proposals for the 2008 ATV Safety grant program.

America the Beautiful Seeds the Future
America the Beautiful is accepting applications for Operation Green Plant.

Federal Deadlines

Excerpts from GrantStation’s Listings of Federal Notices

Administration for Children and Families: Assets for Independence Demonstration Program
This program seeks to enable individuals and families with low incomes to become economically self-sufficient for the long-term.

Administration for Children and Families: Standing Announcement for the Ethnic Community Self-Help Program and Standing Announcement for Supplemental Services for Recently Arrived Refugees
These programs support services for refugees and for communities with refugee populations.

Department of Agriculture: Risk Management Agency: Community Outreach and Assistance Partnership Program
This program supports collaborative outreach and assistance programs for limited resource, socially disadvantaged, and other traditionally underserved farmers and ranchers.

Department of Education: Grants for School-Based Student Drug-Testing Programs
This program provides support to develop and implement, or expand, school-based drug-testing programs for students.

Health Resources and Services Administration: Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program
This program seeks to help small rural hospitals meet the costs of implementing data systems, comply with provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, reduce medical errors, and support quality improvement.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Drug Free Communities Support Program
This program supports the efforts of community coalitions to prevent and reduce substance abuse among youth and, over time, among adults.

Editor: Julie Kaufman

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