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offers funding up to $3,000 to community-based organizations for neighborhood improvement and community projects. Awardees will be responsible for matching contributions, which may be cash, volunteer labor, donated professional services, donated materials or supplies, and/or borrowed equipment. |
offers funding of up to $30,000 to individuals with ideas that have the potential to improve Greater Cleveland. Just as important, they provide mentors to support winning ideas. Founded in October 2003, the Civic Innovation Lab is a project funded by The Cleveland Foundation. Each year, the Lab funds eight to ten initiatives that have the potential to strengthen the economy and enhance the quality of life in Greater Cleveland.
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welcomes individuals, new businesses, and community projects to participate. Grant amounts will range between $500 and $5,000, based on the number of projects selected.
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Grants are available up to $3,000 for market gardeners in the City of Cleveland. These grants are sponsored by the City of Cleveland's Department of Economic Development in partnership with the Cleveland Department of Public Health, the New Agrarian Center, The Ohio State University Extension, and Case Western Reserve University. For more detailed information, download the brochure or contact Ifeoma Ezepue with the City of Cleveland at 216.664.3622 or at iezepue@city.cleveland.oh.us. | |
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is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. They offer a host of community programs that offer training and funds for small and emerging arts organizations. The programs include Art Access, Arts Innovation, Capacity Building, and the Building Cultural Diversity Initiative. |
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requests proposals from consumer-based organizations in targeted locations around Ohio (see below for locations) to build a grassroots network advocating for health care reform. These networks are part of a statewide effort to build a united consumer voice on the need for major health care reform at the state level. This statewide effort is being led by Ohio Consumers for Health Coverage, a coalition of consumer based organizations focused on securing health care for all Ohioans. Grants will range in size from $1,000 to $10,000. Up to nine grants will be awarded. Download the attached document for more specific information. | |
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has financially assisted many non-profit organizations in the Greater Cleveland area. An important part of the philosophy is to insure that non-profit charitable organizations serving the poor, Black, and other minorities receive an equitable share of the charitable dollars. United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland funds over 80 non-profit agencies annually.
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is offered yearly for community organizers in Greater Cleveland. It is usually held each year in the fall and offers basic training in outreach, issue identification, community building, direct action organizing and more. Contact CNDC at 216.928.8100 to find out when the next training session will be held. |
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is a training, technical assistance and support group series for a selected group of Neighborhood Connections grantees to be facilitated by organizational development consultant Janus Small. Each session in the six-part series includes a training component, an in-depth question/answer session based on participants’ current needs, and collective development of individualized action lists for participants for the month ahead. Training component topics for the series: Building and Engaging your Board, Getting the Word Out: Knowing and Developing Your Audience, Volunteer Team Development and Management, Fundraising Basics, and Effective Planning for your Organization. Call Neighborhood Connections at 216.393.4640 for more information. The next series will begin in January 2009. |
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offers free introductory classes on proposal writing, grant seeking, fundraising planning and more. They also offer more indepth, fee-based classes on fundraising and have a reference library to research potential funders. |
is hosting a program on How To Build a Better Budget. How to Build a Better Budget invites non-profit executives and students of non-profit management to attend this free professional development series. Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres during an informative and interactive discussion. Be sure to bring your questions!Speakers:Joanne Montagner Hull, CPA/Consultant and Owner, Your Bean Counters Colleen Gilson, Executive Director, Cleveland Neighborhood Development CoalitionEmily Lipovan, Executive Director, Lake and Geauga Communities Development Corporation How to Build a Better Budget will take place:June 3, 2008; 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Idea Center at Playhouse Square1375 Euclid AvenueComplimentary parking provided in the Playhouse Square garage.
To register call: 216.771.4444 x. 3258 or email: reeds@playhousesquare.org |
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is a program designed for nonprofit executive directors by nonprofit executive directors to facilitate peer-to-peer learning among participants. For more information, please call Jean Kilgore, Director of Professional Development Programs at the Mandel Center at Case Western, at 216.368.5214. |
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is a program designed for nonprofit executive directors with three or fewer years of experience that facilitates peer to peer learning among participants. Please call Jean Kilgore, Director of Professional Development Programs, at 216.368.5214 for more information. |
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exists to develop grassroots leadership that will contribute to rebuilding the bonds of community and improving the quality of life for neighborhood residents throughout the Greater Cleveland area. |
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offers a host of training and technical assistance programs in Cuyahoga County. Services include training in gardening, market gardening, health and nutrition, and more. Call 216.429.8200 for more information. |
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is a collaborative project of The Cleveland Foundation and the Board of County Commissioners. It is a comprehensive, multifaceted capacity building program designed to strengthen the organizational capacity and effectiveness of faith-based community organizations. |
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at the Mandel Center provides support and professional development for those who work with youth during non-school hours. |
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at Case Western develops and promotes leadership and personal involvement by youth in the giving of time, treasure, and talent to their community. YPS provides resources and support for adults implementing K-12 youth service and philanthropy programs within their schools and organizations. Services include training, networking, knowledge dissemination, and professional support. |
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