by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jul 10, 2020 | CFFC News, Workshops
This series is beneficial for Executive Directors and Board Members of nonprofit organizations.
Virtual Bootcamp will be held via Zoom from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Each session will be facilitated by Wendy Burtner-Owens. Wendy is a nonprofit manager and consultant. She has more than 25 years’ experience leading organizations through transition and building strong foundations for growth. Wendy has a wide range of experience across the nonprofit sector including human service agencies, health advocacy groups, corporate foundations, arts administration, and nonprofit sector support organizations. She is currently the CEO of Steeltown Entertainment Project and her own consulting firm. She is also a partner with the NEST Group. Wendy grew up in Butler PA, graduated from Chatham College and recently returned to Pittsburgh after 20 years in Virginia.
(1) July 30, 2020 – Nonprofit Management: This workshop will highlight the unique attributes of running a nonprofit organization focusing on leadership and staff management, regulatory compliance and legal issues, and the basics of financial management.
(2) August 6, 2020 – Governance: We will break down the myths, define best practices in nonprofit governance and discuss the unique aspects of nonprofit board relationship building and maintenance.
(3) August 13, 2020 – Fundraising and Outreach: The workshop will cover the basics of branding and marketing, fundraising planning and how those are interrelated.
(4) August 20, 2020 – Strategic Planning: What is it? And why should I do it? We will cover the basics of strategic planning and the importance of having a clearly articulated plan that can be shared with employees, board, volunteers, donors, and other constituents.
(5) August 27, 2020 – E.D. Huddle: For Executive Directors only. Executive Directors are in a unique situation. They have no real peer at work and have to manage up and down at the same time. They wear many hats and have to keep all the plates spinning. This last workshop will be all about you – we will reflect on the previous workshops and provide support for each other in our often difficult and confusing work leading nonprofit organizations.
To register, please complete this form and email to Rebecca Wardle at rebecca@cffayettepa.org, or fax to 724-438-3856. Anyone can register on a rolling basis, and Zoom links will be emailed in the morning before each session.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jul 9, 2020 | CFFC News, Grants
The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County and the Westmoreland County Complete Count Committee are partnering with regional organizations to implement a mini-grants program to support census-related activities in Armstrong, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties.
The fund will provide grants up to $2,000 to community-based organizations (nonprofits, schools or municipalities) that agree to advance the work of the 2020 Census with populations identified to be at risk of an undercount.
The application process is now open and will close on July 31st at 11:59 pm.
Click here for more information and to apply!
Eligible applicants must be one of the following:
- An incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating in one of the eligible counties
- A school or educational institution operating in one of the eligible counties
- A municipality in one of the eligible counties
In recognition of the extraordinary burden placed on nonprofits during this time, the application is brief and the funders will embrace creative ways your organization may be able to add census outreach into your existing activities.
For those that have previously received grant funding for your Census work, you are welcomed to apply again if you have exhausted your previously granted funds.
Census 2020 Deadline: The deadline for completing the 2020 Census has been extended to October 31st, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit the Census 2020 website for more information.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jun 29, 2020 | CFFC News, Fayette Gives
The purpose of the “5 Steps to a Successful Gives Day” webinar is to show participating nonprofits how grassroots marketing and social media strategy can raise funds and awareness by participating in Fayette Gives.
Jody Farrell, agency partner and creative director at Tungsten Creative Group, will share her knowledge and experience in how to plan for Fayette Gives, as well as presenting ideas on how to make your marketing efforts effective for this platform.
All registered participating nonprofits will receive an invitation to register for the webinar. A recording of the webinar will be emailed to all participants.
WEBINAR SIGNUP
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jun 18, 2020 | CFFC News, Grants
Request Disposable Masks through the CFFC’s Mask Initiative
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is donating disposable 3-ply face masks to First Response Organizations, Healthcare Organizations, Human Service Agencies, Churches and other nonprofit organizations located in or serving the residents of Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland Counties, PA.
Please note: The CFFC has switched grant application software. Please use the update Request Form link on our website to create a logon for the new Foundant software. Please call 724-437-8600 x2 with any questions.
Mask Initiative News Releases:
The CFFC Receives a Grant from The Heinz Endowments to Support the Front Line Mask Initiative
The CFFC Receives a Grant from the Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jun 11, 2020 | CFFC News, Fayette Gives
Fayette Gives is still ON!
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofits have stayed dedicated to their mission and have continued to serve residents to the best of their ability. The importance of nonprofit services is always highlighted in times of need, and the Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is excited to provide an opportunity for the community to give back through Fayette Gives!
Fayette Gives will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2020
Fayette Gives is a community-wide “day of giving” with the goal of building a stronger Fayette by supporting the local nonprofit sector and engaging the community in philanthropy. Each donation made during Fayette Gives will be enhanced by a prorated percentage of the bonus pool.
Has Your Nonprofit Registered Yet?
To participate in Fayette Gives, your nonprofit must have a physical presence in Fayette County or have an Agency Fund with the CFFC. Your nonprofit must also be exempt from federal income tax as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, must not be a “private foundation” as defined in section 509(a) of the Code, and must file the Federal Form 990 annually.
Regain an opportunity for your organization to fundraise:
There is no charge to participate in Fayette Gives. Participating organizations will be expected to promote this opportunity to their donors and help get the community excited about Fayette Gives, and the CFFC will be here to help the whole way.
For registered organizations or those interested in registering: Please mark your calendars for the Fayette Gives nonprofit webinar on July 16, 2020. The webinar will be hosted through Zoom, and we will share registration details soon.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | May 7, 2020 | CFFC News, Grants, News Releases
The Heinz Endowments has awarded the CFFC a $30,000 grant to support the Front Line Mask Initiative. This grant will enable the CFFC to purchase and donate disposable 3-ply face masks to organizations in Fayette County, PA and other local counties faced with protecting themselves, their patients and the clients they serve from COVID-19. “We are excited and grateful to expand the impact of the initiative through this grant from The Heinz Endowments,” said Renee Couser, Executive Director of the CFFC.
To submit a request, please complete the Front Line Mask Initiative Request Form.
“The Heinz Endowments is devoted to the mission of helping our region prosper as a vibrant center of creativity, learning, and social, economic and environmental sustainability. Core to our work is the vision of a just community where all are included and where everyone who calls southwestern Pennsylvania home has a real and meaningful opportunity to thrive,” states The Heinz Endowments.
If you would like to donate to the Front Line Mask Initiative, tax-deductible gifts may be made online at www.cffayettepa.org. Checks payable to “Community Foundation of Fayette County” may be mailed to 5 South Mt. Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401. Please write “Front Line Mask Initiative” on the memo line.
The CFFC wishes everyone health and safety, and we extend our gratitude to those serving on the front lines of COVID-19.
