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Strengthening Communities Initiative:
Building Nonprofit Capacity to Advance Economic Recovery
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As of October 2011, this program is nearing conclusion.
More details about our training, funding and programmatic efforts to support the region's nonprofits will be posted here, on the foundation's website, or you can also sign up to receive regular updates via the Nonprofit Keynotes, our e-newsletter geared specifically for central Minnesota's nonprofits.
For more information about the Strengthening Communities Initiative contact Cathy Hartle or Tricia Holig.
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General Information
The Initiative Foundation’s Strengthening Communities Initiative is a two-year initiative (2009 through 2011) designed to increase the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of nonprofit partners as they address broad economic recovery issues, including (but not limited to) helping low-income individuals:
- Secure and retain employment,
- Earn higher wages,
- Obtain better-quality jobs, and
- Gain greater access to State and Federal benefits and tax credits.
The majority of funding is provided through a $1,000,000 grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Strengthening Communities Fund (SCF) Nonprofit Capacity Building Program. This program was created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The Initiative Foundation was one of 35 organizations in the nation to receive a SCF Nonprofit Capacity Building grant, out of over 700 applicants.
This program is also supported with funding from The McKnight Foundation and other generous donors.
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Program Details
Organizations in central Minnesota were able to choose from one of two tracks within the program. <download the program options chart>
Each organization is supported through varying levels of training, targeted one-on-one technical assistance and financial awards. Through this program nonprofit organizations and community groups are receiving assistance with capacity-building activities across five critical areas:
- Organizational Development
- Program Development
- Collaboration and Community Engagement
- Leadership Development
- Evaluation of Effectiveness
Capacity-building activities are intended to increase an organization's sustainability and effectiveness, enhance its ability to provide social services, and create collaborations to better serve those in need. For more information, download the list of allowable activities.
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