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Capacity Building Grants
Apply by August 30, 2024
Capacity Building grants help improve a nonprofit's ability to fulfill its mission by strengthening its capacity. Capacity strengthening areas include data gathering, evaluation, learning, assessment, planning, fundraising, leadership, and emergency needs.
The application deadline for our first grant cycle is August 30, 2024. Future grant cycles for the current fiscal year open on the following dates:
- September 16, 2024
- November 1, 2024
- February 1, 2025
- May 1, 2025.
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2Gen Connections
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM, August 27, 2024
Join us for the next event in 2Gen Connections, our peer-to-peer series designed to strengthen community-wide 2Gen strategies. We will feature two presentations on data measurement, outcomes, and storytelling: one by Safe Children Coalition and another by Sarasota Orchestra.
Each presentation will be followed by interactive group work and discussions. Whether you are experienced in outcome measurement or new to the process, this event will offer everyone valuable insights and practical strategies.
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Navigating Nonprofit Finance:
Strategic Insights for Success
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, October 1, 2024
Nonprofit finance is more than just a compliance and reporting tool. Organizations that understand their finances are in a stronger position to monitor progress, communicate their funding needs, and cover the cost of doing business.
What You’ll Learn:
- Essential concepts in financial management
- Cost-saving measures that might be negatively impacting your organization
- Finance in relation to strategy & compliance
Who Should Attend:
- Executive Directors
- Program Managers who oversee budgets
- Development Staff
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Unlocking Employee Handbooks:
Your Key to Mastery
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, October 22, 2024
There are many reasons that organizations need a current handbook that employees should read and sign to acknowledge receipt. Some of the most important reasons are to ensure consistent application of organization policies and to help create a structured, fair, and productive work environment.
What You’ll Learn:
- What to include and what not to include in an employee handbook
- The difference between an employee handbook and a policies and procedures manual
- The legal risk of not having a handbook and how a current legally compliant handbook can help protect your organization
Who Should Attend:
- Executive Directors
- HR Professionals
- Other Leadership Team Members
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Foundation Directory Online
Available at All Sarasota County Libraries
The Community Foundation has funded access to the subscription for Foundation Directory Online (FDO) through the Sarasota County Library system. FDO provides exhaustive data and intuitive search functionality to deliver the information needed to reach fundraising goals quickly and efficiently, encompassing 189,000+ grant makers.
Previously, the FDO was only accessible at the Selby and Jacaranda public libraries. The directory is now available at all Sarasota county public libraries. Stop by your favorite library today!
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ACE Grants
Apply by September 1, 2024
ACE Grants create access, build capacity, and ensure equity by investing up to $20,000 in organizations with an annual revenue of up to $2.1 million.
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MCF Grants
Apply by October 1, 2024
Manatee Community Foundation's Grant Cycle 1 is now open for applications.
The committee prioritizes grants that serve Manatee County and address needs in the arts, human services, education, animal welfare, environmental stewardship, civic engagement, and health.
The deadline to apply is October 1, 2024. Applicants will know the status of their application by October 31, 2024.
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Small & Mighty Grants
Application Opens
October 1, 2024
Three times a year, the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation awards “Small and Mighty” grants.
Organizations with budgets of $300,000 or less that primarily serve Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties can apply.
The third cycle of the year opens October 1, 2024 and closes November 1, 2024.
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Maximizing Giving Season Webinar
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM,
October 2, 2024
Candid’s nonprofit profiles provide prospects access to information to guide donation decisions.
To prepare for Giving Season, it’s important to make sure your Candid profile is active and up to date.
In this webinar, Candid will guide you through the steps to claiming your profile, show you how to earn a Seal, and share benefits nonprofits unlock when they earn a Seal.
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Nonprofit Job Bank
Whether you're seeking a new nonprofit position or you want to post an open position at our organization, your local resource is the Association of Fundraising Professionals Southwest Florida Chapter's Job Bank, supported by the Community Foundation
of Sarasota County.
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