No matter our heritage, background, or religion, what we have in common is that we are connected by shared interests and geography. COMMUNITY The more we learn and understand each other, the stronger our bond. EDUCATION The more we educate our citizens, the stronger we grow as a community.

2010 Grantmaker's Forum: May 12, 2010

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

$10 per person

Register at door; no pre payment required!

Tri Area Community Center, Chimacum

Two hour workshop on capacity building!
Panel review of 10 proposals submitted for review

Panelists:
Kris Morris, VP on the NWMC Board; Debbi Steele, JCCF Board Member; Carolyn Wall, Medina Foundation Program Officer

The nonprofit sector is viewed as a critical element in a community's ability to thrive. Capacity building relates to the overall quality of life in our community where our local nonprofits provide many services. Join us and learn how improve the ability of your nonprofit and the nonprofit sector as a whole to perform by building up all the assets needed to meet mission and fulfill community needs.

The annual Grantmakers Forum brings together philanthropy professionals and the staff of local nonprofits, and is a great example of how the Alliance is helping to strengthen local non profit organizational capacity building. A panel of grantmakers review each grant application and choose recipients before an audience. Discussing the merits of each application and giving constructive suggestions for improved grantwriting provides a rich learning environment for nonprofit organizations.

Congratulations to 2009 Grantmakers Forum recipients Northwind Arts Alliance and Port Townsend Marine Science Center.

What are they saying about the Non Profit Alliance?

“Jefferson County Non-profit Alliance is just what we need! It is opening a valuable door of possibilities for strengthening the leadership of non-profit organizations in our community. I value this opportunity to be part of a learning community where we can discover common ground, explore fresh ideas, receive feedback and hone our skills. Just imagine the potential this Alliance offers us to better serve the people of our community and affect positive change on vital and often complex issues facing us today and in the future”.—Mary Ann Seward, Jumping Mouse

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