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Ideas for Matching Club Fundraising District 5370 Conference, October 28, 2011 Peter Denooy, RC Edmonton Strathcona Karen McDonald, RC of Edmonton. Outline. Introduction International Projects Community Development Grant Writing Tips. Introduction. Experts???? Practical Approach
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Ideas for Matching Club FundraisingDistrict 5370 Conference, October 28, 2011Peter Denooy, RC Edmonton StrathconaKaren McDonald, RC of Edmonton
Outline Introduction International Projects Community Development Grant Writing Tips
Introduction Experts???? Practical Approach Real Experiences Everything online/electronically 2011-2012-2013
The Effect and Power of Matching Grantsfor International Projects How to find funds to grow from $ 10,000 to $ 70,000
District Website District 5370: Login – Admin The Rotary Foundation District Committee: Home Page-Rotary Foundation-Welcome Find Any Member in District 5370 Login – Admin - Search Member eDirectory District Directories Login – Admin – District Directories – (Login old clubrunner) – Download Directory of Choice
International Projects Where does the money come from? SHARE Matching Grants Guide Guide to Matching Grants Online Fair to Matching Grants Which Grants Qualify? Humanitarian Grants Tips on Getting Grant Payments RI Staff RI Contacts Humanitarian Grants Program Staff
International Projects Are you using Lottery Funds? AGLC Reports TRF AGLC CIP Clubs in both countries Active Process Connect with fellow Rotarians Attend Conference/Convention
District Simplified Grants RI Information DSG $ 2,000 per grant International or Local Community Project District 5370 Grants Contacts Drew Lamont John Stoddart
Community Development Government of Alberta Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Community Spirit Program
Community Facilities Enhancement Program (CFEP) Purpose: Local facility enhancement needs Funds Used to:Build, purchase, repair, renovate, upgrade or otherwise improve sports, recreational, cultural or other related community facilities Community Facility Enhancement Program
Community Facilities Enhancement Program (CFEP) Program Parameters Matching Funds Deadlines CFEP and Rotary Community Facility Enhancement Program
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) • Purpose: Enhance and enrich community initiatives, empower local citizens and community organizations to work together and respond to local need. • Three CIP Streams • Project-based Grants • Community Operating Grants • International Development Grants CIP Guidelines
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) – International Development Program Parameters Matching Funds Deadlines CIP and Rotary CIP Guidelines
Community Spirit Program Purpose: To partner with individual Albertans who donate to eligible non-profits by providing those organizations with proportional grant based on the donation received. Funds Used to:Support any part of an organization’s operating costs, program costs and/or capital costs. Community Spirit Program
Community Spirit Program Program Parameters Matching Funds Deadlines CSP and Rotary Community Spirit Program
Grant Writing Tips Items that will be required for your grant Project Budget List of Board Members Club Financial Statement Have a plan for reporting requirements Writing the grant will take longer than expected – start early. Include statistics. Prove your point. Make sure your goals are measurable and realistic.
The Effect and Power of Matching Grantsfor International Projects
Be Patient Be Persistent Be Resourceful Be Positive Fundraising is a challenge • And You Will Be Successful