YDEKC is seeking applicants to take part in our Partnership Ecosystem Toolkit: Early Adopters Project!This professional development opportunity will bring together a cohort of CBO/site coordinators to participate in a peer learning group focused on school-community partnerships, receive site-specific technical assistance, and test the
Partnership Ecosystem Toolkit. You will learn and apply a diverse array of tools to develop a shared vision and leadership, aligned and responsive implementation, and shared accountability for your partnership.
Download application here. Send your completed application by January 27, 2017 to
aarias@ydekc.org to become an Early Adopter!
Upcoming Seattle Public Schools CBO Trainings Calendar:
YDEKC’s Cultivating a Growth Mindset – Part 1 (of 2-part series), January 30
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 1/30/2017
Our youth are navigating a world that measures their abilities with increasing frequency. How can we help them persevere at times when they feel they are not meeting the academic, social, or skill-based expectations of school, home or community? In this workshop, we will explore how cultivating a growth mindset in our youth (and in ourselves) leads to stronger persistence and performance, setting a foundation for youth to reach their potential even when faced with challenges.
Register here.Board Trainings in King County
501 Commons is now providing the board training sessions that United Way used to offer. Below are the topics scheduled through early 2017. For more information on the series and registration, go
here.
Better words, Better world: Messaging for board members and executives – 1/24/2017
Governance Responsibilities for Not-for-Profit Boards – 2/14/2017
Speed Reading Financial Statements: Efficient Review Practices for Board Members – 3/2/2017
Does Your Board Really Understand Fundraising Success? How to define, measure, and achieve it – 3/22/2017
United Way of King County
Starting on January 13, the United Way of King County is accepting applications for funding in these key areas: Ending Homelessness, Financial Stability, and Early Learning. Due to an increase in interested applicants, some funding will be more competitive than usual. Also, past funding is not a guarantee of future funding.
Ending Homelessness: Support will be prioritized for programs that keep people who are homeless off the streets in an effort to make homelessness rare, brief, and one time. Contact Wayne Wilson at
wwilson@uwkc.org or (206) 461-5001 for more information.
Application deadline is Feb. 24.
Financial Stability: Funding will go toward proven strategies that connect low-income people with public benefits, income support, employment, and community resources. Contact Lauren McGowan at
lmcgowan@uwkc.org or (206) 461-6973 for more information.
Application deadline is Feb. 24.
Early Learning: This grant aims to bridge the kindergarten readiness gap by focusing on high quality and culturally competent programs that serve communities such as low-income, African American/Black, Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native, and immigrants/refugees. Contact Hannah Locke at hlocke@uwkc.org or (206) 461-5021 for more information. Application deadline ranges from Feb. 3 to Feb. 24, depending on the specific funding opportunity.
Social Justice Fund
The mission of Social Justice Fund is to fuel movements for progressive social change, supporting organizations that are community-based and driven to serve communities impacted by injustice and inequality. SJF has several grant opportunities for general operating funds, including “Building Grassroots Power Grant: Leadership Development” (applications due Feb. 2 at 11:59 p.m.) and “Environmental Justice” (applications due Feb. 15 at 11:59 p.m.). Please read their 2017 grant guidelines and instructions. Eligible organizations must carry out most of its work in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and/or Wyoming.
4Culture
For arts, cultural, heritage, and preservation organizations in King County, 4Culture offers a number of funding opportunities with deadlines rolling throughout the year. Upcoming grants with immediate deadlines include Facilities: Open for arts and heritage organizations, funding is available to acquire, build, or renovate specialized space that can often be difficult to secure. Deadline is Feb. 22 at 5:00 p.m. Contactdebra.twersky@4culture.org or call (206) 263-1610 for more information.