Tuesday, November 10, 2009

December Workshops

Up-coming Workshops:

Intro to Foundation Grants for Non-Profit Organizations
Sessions will include an orientation to the Collection, background on the world of grantmaking, information on how to build a credible nonprofit organization, as well as general grantseeking tips. This workshop is suitable for staff of nonprofit organizations and UW clientele.

- Friday, December 11, 2009 ~ 9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Foundation Directory Online
Gain hands-on experience using the Foundation Center's foundation database, Foundation Directory Online. Those new to grants research, consider taking it with the workshop above!

- Friday, December 11, 2009 ~ 11 a.m. – 12 noon


Prospect Research Basics: Researching Individual Donors
Understand prospect research and the process involved; learn how to start and expand your prospect list; and explore relevant resources. This workshop is suitable for those interested in nonprofit fundraising.

- Friday, December 4, 2009 ~ 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.



Further Information

Fee: None ~ free to all
Registration: Not required ~ but seating is limited.
Location: Room 436 Memorial Library at 728 State Street, Madison*

Each semester the Grants Information Collection in Memorial Library at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, sponsors workshops on grant-seeking strategies. Workshops generally exclude funding for for-profit enterprises and for personal welfare assistance.

*Non-UW participants will be able to get a day pass upon showing an ID at the entrance. For more information telephone the Nikki Busch at (608) 262-6431, or send email to: grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu.

Friday, November 6, 2009

Grant Links: November 6, 2009

Eau Claire, WI: Essay contest to offer scholarship prizes

Focus on Energy: Announces 2010 business staffing grants for energy efficiency efforts

Racine and Kenosha Counties, WI: Parkside to start taking grant applications

WI: Applications available for Herb Kohl Excellence Scholarships

WI: Badgerland Financial Offers $1,000 Scholarships

Thursday, October 29, 2009

New Books: Grant management, measurements, and more


Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Grants Links: October 20, 2009

La Crosse, WI: Education foundation taking grant requests

Racine, WI: First deadline Oct. 30 for YAR grant applications

WI: Focus on Energy Announces competitive industrial grants for energy efficiency efforts

US: Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Arts Program Accepting Applications for Fund for National Projects

US: National Gardening Association Announces Continuation of Youth Garden Grants Program

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Grant Links: October 15, 2009

De Pere, Wi: De Pere service grant applicants sought

Sherwood, WI: Students can apply for Legion awards

US: ARIT Fellowships in the Humanities and Social Sciences in Turkey

US: Fellowships/Grants to Study in Scandinavia

US: Loleta D. Fyan Grant call for proposals (Public Libraries)

US: UNCF Merck Science Initiative (scholarships and fellowships)

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Grant Links: October 8, 2009

UW-Madison: WUN Research Development Funds & Graduate Student International Field Research Awards

UW-System: $5,800 waste-disposal-research grants for students

Marathon County, WI: Health grants available

Wausau, WI: Beauty school to offer scholarships for attending open house

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Attention UW-Madison Students Looking for Leadership Opportunities

Looking for Leadership Opportunities? Interested in becoming involved in the local community? Passionate about nonprofits?

Attend the Association of Fundraising Professionals Chapter Kickoff on Monday, October 5 at 6pm in the Red Gym to learn more!

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) at UW-Madison is a new collegiate chapter affiliated with the international AFP organizations and the UW Center for Nonprofits. Our chapter is comprised of both graduate and undergraduate students. Our mission is to work with local non-profit organizations to help them maximize their effectiveness and to expose current students to meaningful work.

This year, students will assist two local nonprofits with exciting fundraising events. We are helping the Literacy Network plan their 5th Annual Literacy 24/7 Fundraiser and the Liberian Assistance Program their public screening of the film, Pray the Back to Hell. These are great opportunities to become involved with local causes and develop your leadership skills.

If you interested in learning more, please attend our Kickoff Meeting on Monday, October 5th at 6pm in the Red Gym.

We plan on ordering pizza for the event so let Jessica (collura@wisc.edu) know if you plan on attending. However, feel free to attend even if you don’t RSVP!