Thank You To Everyone Who Attended!
This year, the Convening focused on fundraising for grassroots groups. Topics included donor advised funds, how to write a stand-out proposal, and creating effective budgets that work for your organization.
If you were unable to attend but want more information, download the resources and handouts that were given at the Convening below.
Resources
- A Map to the Money: How to Find Grants for Grassroots Groups by Laura Bergman
- Foundation Directory Online
- Grantspace (a free nonprofit resource by Foundation Center)
- Where’s the Money Hiding? (Donor Advised Funds) by Francisco Martinez
- Conecting Money and Purpose: How to Make the Budgets and Financials Work for YOU by Cathy Lerza and Megan Mubaraki
- Connecting to the Money: Write Like Your Grant Depended On It by Dalya Massachi
- California Environmental Grassroots Fund Grow Your Roots Mini-Grant
Other Useful Links
- www.independentsector.org – Membership organization for all nonprofits, including foundations. Includes lots of great resources for budgeting and staying updated on trends and changes in the nonprofit world.
- https://www.insidephilanthropy.com – A regular online publication that tracks trends and changes in philanthropy, with a progressive slant.
- www.nonprofitaf.com – Weekly blog by Vu Le that takes on many aspects of nonprofit work, such as fundraising. In a funny yet perceptive manner, Vu’s blog will lift your spirits and give you a sense that others are going through your same nonprofit challenges.
AGENDA
2018 Annual Grassroots Grantee Convening
Thursday, November 15th
First Unitarian Church, Oakland, CA
8:45am – 9:30am Registration and Breakfast
9:30am – 9:45am Opening, Introductions & Overview
9:45am – 11:15am Meet the Money: Reality Grantmaking Panel
Facilitated by Tim Little, Rose Foundation
Panelists:
Douglas Bevington, The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation)
Jake Mogan, The 11th Hour Project)
Pamela Allen, Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund)
11:15am – 11:30am BREAK
11:30am – 12:30pm A Map to the Money: How to Find Grants for Grassroots Groups
Presented by Laura Bergman, Foundation Center
12:30pm – 1:30pm LUNCH
1:30pm-2:45pm Afternoon Breakout #1
| Track A | Track B |
| Where’s the Money Hiding? How to find and approach the fastest-growing sector in philanthropy – Donor Advised Funds
Presented by Francisco Martinez, Bank of the West |
Connecting to the Money: Writing Like Your Grant Depended On It (Part 1)
Presented by Dalya Massachi, Writing to Make A Difference |
2:45pm – 3:00pm BREAK
3:00pm – 4:15pm Afternoon Breakout #2
| Track A | Track B |
| Connecting Money and Purpose: How to make the budgets and financials work for YOU
Presented by Cathy Lerza (Cal Wildlands) and Megan Mubaraki (Rose Foundation) |
Connecting to the Money: Writing Like Your Grant Depended On It (Part 2)
Presented by Dalya Massachi, Writing to Make A Difference |
4:15pm – 4:45pm Evaluations and Closing Circle
4:45pm – 5:30pm Networking Reception
5:30pm Convening Ends
REPORT
Click here to view the 2018 Convening Report.
Every year, the California Environmental Grassroots Fund and California Wildlands Grassroots Fund host a FREE, day-long capacity-building convening.
This convening is open to ALL current and past grantees of the California Environmental Grassroots Fund and the California Wildlands Grassroots Fund, as well as current Rose Foundation Fiscally Sponsored Projects.
If you are traveling more than 50 miles one-way to Oakland, you are also eligible for a travel scholarship!
If you are planning on driving a car to the Convening, we strongly encourage you to carpool in order to offset carbon emissions. To coordinate carpools to the Convening, click here.
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