May 22, 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, May 22, 2012 from 6:00 pm-7:00pm
Where: Waco McLennan County Library, 5301 Bosque Blvd, Waco, Texas
Cost: Free!
August 20-24, 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 20-24, 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.
May 18, 2013 • Library Workshop: Grant Seeking Basics
Waco Foundation, in partnership with the McLennan County Public Library, is hosting a free workshop at the Waco Central Library. Grant Seeking Basics will help emerging nonprofits identify how nonprofits are supported, the role of grantmakers in an organization’s fundraising strategy and what needs to be in place before seeking a grant. There will also be information about how to use the Grant Resource Center and Foundation Directory Online to support your efforts.
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Date: May 18, 2013
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Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Location: Waco Central Library Meeting Room, 1717 Austin Ave., Waco, TX
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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.
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!
The Skinny on Boards
Have a staff or volunteer that's in need of board training, but missed the Building Better Boards series? We've got great news! On October 17, 2012, Chuck Loring will offer two back to back sessions - one on board governance, the other on fundraising.
The first session, "Board Governance" begins with a close look at board recruitment, structure, operations, and culture, knowing that weak boards don't raise funds effectively. The second part of the session, "Board's Role in Fundraising" focuses on how to involve board members in effective fundraising. This includes a look at recent media sensations, such as charitable donations via cell phones and social networks.
This workshop provides a wonderful opportunity for Boards and Executive Staff members to evaluate their effectiveness and plan for their future. Attend one or both sessions as your schedule allows.
Date: October 17, 2012
Session 1: Board Governance, 8:30 am - 12 noon (registration begins at 8 am)
Session 2: Your Board & Fundraising 12:50 - 3:30 pm (registration begins at 12:20 pm)
Location: MCC Conference Center, 4601 N. 19th Street Waco, TX
Cost: $25/per person per session or $40/per person for full day. Lunch provided ONLY for full day registrants!
To register: contact MCC's Continuing Education Division at 254.299.8888.
Limited scholarships will be available. For scholarship information contact, Nicole Wynter at nwynter@wacofoundation.org.
October 27, 2012 - Library Workshop - Grant Seeking Basics
The Waco-McLennan County Library and Waco Foundation will host a free grantsmanship workshop. The program will provide an introductory overview to grantseeking. Topics to be covered include what a nonprofit should to have in place before seeking support, the role of Foundations can play in support raising and how to use the Foundation Center’s Online Resources to assist in identifying and contacting prospects for support.
When: Saturday, October 27, 2012 @ 10:00 am
Where: Waco-McLennan County Library, west branch; 5301 Bosque Boulevard, Suite 275, Waco, TX 76710.
To register: please call the Grants Resource Center at 750-5945 or email Nicole Wynter at the Waco Foundation at nwynter@wacofoundation.org.
5th Annual Greater Waco Community Education Summit - November 14-15, 2012
This year is the 5-Year Anniversary Summit! The Education Summit will celebrating 5 years of what the community has accomplished and looking to the future at all we can do! The theme this year is Gaining Momentum and the keynote speaker for Wednesday evening is Rick Noriega, AVANCE President & CEO. For the 2012 Summit, there will be 4 main tracks for breakout sessions:
• Early Childhood
• K-12 Education
• College & Career Readiness
• Quality of Life
When: Wednesday – November 14-15, 2012
Where: Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Avenue Waco, Texas 76701
Healthy Babies Are Worth the Wait®
The Healthy Babies Coalition of McLennan County will be announcing a major initiative to improve infant mortality rates in McLennan County. The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District, Waco Foundation, Central Texas March of Dimes along with Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center and Providence Healthcare Network have committed to improving infant mortality rates by stopping early elective medical inductions and cesarean sections.
Glenn Robinson, CEO of Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center and Kent Keahey, CEO of Providence Healthcare Network will speak on their commitment to this new program. Representatives from the Waco Foundation, March of Dimes and the Health District will also speak at the launch.
When: October 16, 2012 @ 12:00 pm (lunch will be served)
Where: John Knox Texas Ranger Memorial Banquet Center
RSVP required by contacting Ashley Weaver at 254-754-3404 or aweaver@wacofoundation.org.
For more information click here to see the invitation.
Waco Foundation now accepting applications for Capacity Building Mini-Grants!
The awards, of up to $2,500, may be used to promote organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
Capacity Building, a term used to describe activities that are designed to help strengthen a nonprofit’s ability to meet its mission effectively and efficiently, focuses on increasing the knowledge, skill levels and/or organizational efficiency of a nonprofit’s board and/or staff. Waco Foundation offers Mini-Grants to eligible nonprofits, to promote excellence in board governance, strategic collaborations, leadership development, strategic planning, fundraising training, the development use of best practices in management and operations and similar administrative efforts.
To learn more about the Mini-Grant program of Waco Foundation, click here (http://wacofoundation.org/ForNonprofits/CapacityBuilding/tabid/200/Default.aspx) or contact Nicole Wynter, Director of Grants & Capacity Building at nwynter@wacofoundation.org.
MAC Scholarship Applications - Due December 1st!
To be eligible for a MAC Scholarship, a student must be in their sophomore year of college and have:
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Been accepted into the MAC Program before beginning college; meaning you applied for and received a MAC Grant during your senior year of high school.
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Completed 60 credit hours at an institution of higher learning.
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A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
If you meet the criteria above, and would like to be considered for a MAC Scholarship, please complete and submit your renewal FASFA and complete the online application by December 1, 2012.
MAC Scholarships are awarded at a ceremony held each year in July. The funds will be sent directly to the student’s college each semester.
Click here to submit your online MAC Scholarship Application.
MAC Grant Applications - Due May 1st!
To be eligible for a MAC Grant a student must:
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Be a senior at a high school in McLennan County.
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Be a resident of McLennan County.
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Have a gross family income of less than $50,000 (as reported on Free Application for Federal Student Aid — FAFSA.)
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Complete the online application and submit all requried documents by May 1, 2013.
Things to note:
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Students attending McLennan Community College or Texas State Technical College (Waco location only) may receive tuition assistance for all four years of college.
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Individuals not attending McLennan Community College or Texas State Technical College (Waco location) are only eligible to receive scholarships for their final two years of college.
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Students must apply to the MAC Scholarship program during their senior year to be eligible for scholarship funds in their 3rd and 4th years of college.
If you have questions regarding the MAC Scholarship Program or the MAC Grant application process, contact:
Robbie Stabeno, Director of Scholarship Program, at 254.752-9457.
To complete the online application, please click here.
Waco Foundation was honored when the Waco City Cable Channel, WCCC, asked us to host a monthly program geared at informing viewers of Waco Foundation's role in our community.
Through the ‘The Giving Connection’ viewers will learn about the wide range of charitable services Waco Foundation offers to our community. To watch 'The Giving Connection' click here
February 23rd, Library Program, Proposal Writing & Budgeting Basics
The Grants Resource Center of the Waco-McLennan County Library and the Waco Foundation will host a brief grantsmanship training. The program will provide a brief overview on how to use the Foundation Center’s Online Resource to assist identify prospects for support (non-government) and how to prepare for, write and package a request for funding.
When: Saturday, February 23rd from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Waco-McLennan County Library, 5301 Bosque Blvd, Suite 275, Waco, Texas 76710
Cost: Free!
Upcoming Capacity Building Trainings & Events
Periodically, Waco Foundation offers inexpensive, subsidized training on topics that benefit the nonprofit sector as a whole. Topics covered in recent training opportunities include: board governance, recruitment and orientation, a board's role in fundraising and donor centered fundraising.
To view the upcoming trainings & events, click here.
2013 MAC Awards, July 23rd, 7:00 pm
Please join us on July 23rd to honor the 2013 recipients of the MAC Scholarship. We encourage parents and friends of the recipients, as well as friends of Waco Foundation, to attend. Past recipients of the award will also be in attendance to speak.
Executive Director Leadership Training
Click here for a printable flyer
Chief executives have a tough balancing act to perform - They report to the board as its single employee, providing leadership to the board while engaging it in oversight and the management of the organization. Join Waco Foundation for this day and a half BoardSource certified training. Ideal for newer CEO’s, this training will provide attendees help with:
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Building healthy ED/ board relationships - individual and collective;
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Increasing effectiveness and engagement without encouraging micromanagement; and,
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Promoting honest dialogue and assessment of your nonprofit.
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Date: June 13-14, 2013 (1.5 days)
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Time: Day 1, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm • Day 2, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Location: Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave., Waco, TX
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 29th. To register, contact Jana Bland at Waco Foundation at Jbland@wacofoundation.org
Principle & Techniques of Fundraising Training, August 13-16, 2013
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From the Fund Raising School at Indiana University, this internationally recognized program gives the foundation and inspiration to lead your nonprofit to its financial goals. Brought to you by Waco Foundation, Principles & Techniques is an intensive four-day training that will provide attendees with the framework for operating a successful total development program.
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Date: August 13-16, 2013 (4 days)
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Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Location: Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave., Waco, TX
Registration Deadline: Friday, July 26th. To register, contact Jana Bland at Waco Foundation at Jbland@wacofoundation.org