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The Waco Foundation and our donors support community projects and initiatives that make Waco a better place to live.

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Capacity
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Capacity
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We welcome nonprofits to take advantage of our wide-range of capacity building services.

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Strategic
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Strategic
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Our grantmaking supports nonprofits’ efforts and community-wide projects that purposefully and intentionally benefit McLennan County.

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Making
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Making
Giving Easy

Let us connect you with the opportunities, resources, and knowledge needed to make a charitable gift that exists forever.

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Intelligent
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Intelligent
Investing

We provide large fund investment strategies to small charitable funds allowing for maximized returns and income.

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1/24/2012 – Critical Components to Effective Governance Part 3

Part of the Building Better Boards Initiative, this workshop provides in-depth training on board leadership, strategizing, financial oversight, fundraising and board and CEO assessment. Attendees receive a certificate in Nonprofit Board Education and a resources packet upon completion of all 3 segments.

When: Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 2:00 – 6:00 pm

Where: McLennan Community College, 4601 North 19th St.

Cost: $19/person. To register for the training session(s), contact Robert Johnson, McLennan Community College at 299-8055 or 299-8888 (leave a message if you get his voicemail). Registration is available Monday – Friday, between 8 am – 5pm. 

Limited scholarships available for eligible nonprofits. For scholarship information, contact Nicole Wynter at the Waco Foundation, 254/754-3404 or nwynter@wacofoundation.org.

February 7, 2012 - Library Workshop - “Before You Seek A Grant: A Checklist for Nonprofits”

This program will help emerging nonprofits identify what needs to be in place before seeking a grant, what you need to know about grantmakers, how nonprofits are supported, and how you can use the library for your grant seeking efforts. 

When: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 6:00 pm-7:00pm

Where: Waco McLennan County Library, 5301 Bosque Blvd, Waco, Texas

Cost: Free!

March 6, 2012 - Library Workshop – “Introduction to Fundraising Planning”

This introductory program covers the necessary steps for developing a successful fundraising plan: a case statement, goal setting, diversified funding partners, and more.

When: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 from 6:00 pm-7:00pm

Where: Waco McLennan County Library, 5301 Bosque Blvd, Waco, Texas

Cost: Free!

April 3, 2012 - Library Workshop – “Introduction to Corporate Giving”

In this program, attendees will review the ways corporation choose to give and why, discuss parameters for gauging their readiness to seek corporate support; and things to consider when seeking to identity and approach prospects..

When: Tuesday, April 3, 2012 from 6:00 pm-7:00pm

Where: Waco McLennan County Library, 5301 Bosque Blvd, Waco, Texas

Cost: Free!

3/22/2012 – Donor Centered Fundraising

Donor-Centered Fundraising is a pragmatic, interactive and forwarding thinking seminar designed to help decision-making staff and volunteers capitalize on new trends. It is the only statistically-supported fundraising philosophy that brings donors and charities together to achieve measureable, long term results.

When: Thursday, March 22, 2012, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Where: City of Waco Multipurpose Facility, 1020 Elm Avenue, Waco, Texas

Cost:  $19/person. To register for the training session(s), contact Robert Johnson, McLennan Community College at 299-8055 or 299-8888 (leave a message if you get his voicemail). Registration is available Monday – Friday, between 8 am – 5pm. 

Limited scholarships available for eligible nonprofits. For scholarship information, contact Nicole Wynter at the Waco Foundation, 254/754-3404 or nwynter@wacofoundation.org.

May 1, 2012 - Library Workshop – “Introduction to Foundation Center Resources/Finding Funders”

This program will cover the online resources and benefits that the Foundation Center offers for nonprofits, and will include instructions on how to utilize the Foundation Center’s Online funders directory. 

When: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 from 6:00 pm-7:00pm

Where: Waco McLennan County Library, 5301 Bosque Blvd, Waco, Texas

Cost: Free!

8/20-25/2012 – Grantsmanship Training

Designed for both novice and experienced grantseekers, the Grantsmanship Training Program® is a comprehensive, hands-on workshop that covers researching funding sources and writing and reviewing real proposals. The program will teach you to use The Grantsmanship Center's® proposal writing format, the most widely used in the world. During the workshop you will search out funding sources and, as part of a team, you will develop a proposal for your own agency or help a classmate develop one. You will leave this workshop with new skills and the ability to apply those skills to the needs of your own organization.

When: Monday – Friday, August 20-25, 2012

Time: Mon, Tues, Thur 8:30 am -5:30 pm, Wed 8:30 am – 8 pm, Fri 8:30 am – 1pm

Where: Waco-McLennan County Library, 5301 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, Texas

Tuition: $895 ($50 discount for additional registrants from the same agency). To register contact The Grantsmanship Center at www.tgci.com.

September 4, 2012 - Library Workshop – “Proposal Writing & Budgeting Basics”

Receive a brief overview on how to put together an effective request for funding. The session will include an overview of the proposal creation process -how to properly organize, write, package, and submit an application.  We will also touch on the basic components of a proposal budget, addressing its development, organization and the importance of proper financial tracking.

When: Tuesday, September 4, 2012 from 6:00 pm-7:00pm

Where: Waco McLennan County Library, 5301 Bosque Blvd, Waco, Texas

Cost: Free!

October 2, 2012 - Library Workshop – “How to Approach a Foundation”

This introductory program provides a brief overview of how to successfully initiate and build relationships with foundations by understanding the key stages in the process of seeking a grant.

This introductory program provides a brief overview of how to successfully initiate and build relationships with foundations by understanding the key stages in the process of seeking a grant.

When: Tuesday, October 2, 2012 from 6:00 pm-7:00pm

Where: Waco McLennan County Library, 5301 Bosque Blvd, Waco, Texas

Cost: Free!

November 6, 2012 - Library Workshop – “Introduction to Foundation Center Resources/Finding Funders”

This program will cover the online resources and benefits that the Foundation Center offers for nonprofits, and will include instructions on how to utilize the Foundation Center’s Online funders directory. 

This program will cover the online resources and benefits that the Foundation Center offers for nonprofits, and will include instructions on how to utilize the Foundation Center’s Online funders directory. 

When: Tuesday, November 6, 2012 from 6:00 pm-7:00pm

Where: Waco McLennan County Library, 5301 Bosque Blvd, Waco, Texas

Cost: Free!


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