*NEW* Funders Forum
November 28, 2018
08:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Volunteer Manitoba's Funders Forum will focus on how non-profit organizations can maximize their fundraising capacity. During the course of the morning, participants will have the opportunity to hear directly from funders on how to go about applying for funding, what types of projects they fund, and tips on how to create a successful funding proposal.
Presenting funders will:
• Provide an overview of their funding, grants, and sponsorships that are available
• Address what types of programs/projects they fund
• Discuss what the application process looks like
• Address their requirements and stipulations, and highlight who is eligible
• Provide other tidbits of advice with regards to applying for their funding
Keynote Speaker - Trudy Schroeder, Executive Director, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Presenting Organizations/Funders:
- Community Places
The Community Places Program (CPP) provides capital grant funding and planning assistance to non-profit community organizations for facility or green space construction, upgrading, expansion or acquisition projects. - The Winnipeg Foundation
The Winnipeg Foundation connects donors from all walks of life with local charitable organizations that help our city flourish, for all. The Foundation is an endowment-based organization which means gifts received are pooled and invested. - Service Canada
Donald Meilleur, Manager, Citizen Services and Program Delivery Branch, Government of Canada will speak about the following programs : Canada Summer Jobs, Career Focus, Homelessness Partnering Strategy, New Horizons for Seniors Program, Opportunities Fund and Skills Link. - Community Support Small Grant Program
The Community Support Small Grant Program supports Manitoba's non-profit and community-led organizations in their efforts to provide avenues for Manitobans to support and sustain thriving communities with the program objectives: Build capacity within community organizations, Support community driven goals that have a public benefit, Prioritize innovative projects, Increase the reach or effectiveness of successful projects.
For more information, please contact Tracy Douglass at 204-477-5180 or tracy.douglass@volunteermanitoba.ca
Accommodation:
For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Tracy Douglass at 204-477-5180 ext. 222 or tracy.douglass@volunteermanitoba.ca. Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least 1 week prior to the scheduled event.
Location:
Masonic Memorial Centre
420 Corydon Avenue (Confusion Corner)
Winnipeg MB R3L 0P1
Cost:
$25.00
Facilitator:
Various
