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Grantstation offer

A Very Special Offer from GrantStation for Two Days Only: September 11 and 12
Boost Your Fundraising Efforts with Valuable Grant-Finding Tools

TechSoup and GrantStation are pleased to present a special offer for eligible U.S. nonprofit organizations and public libraries to help you become a successful grant seeker. Connect to thousands of federal and state grants and other funding opportunities with a specially discounted membership to GrantStation.
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During this limited-time offer, specially discounted one-year GrantStation memberships will be available to eligible U.S. nonprofits and public libraries:

A single membership for only $99
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If you need more than 20 memberships, you will need to contact GrantStation directly. These administrative fees offer a savings of at least $200 over TechSoup’s regular administrative fee. (The retail value is $699.) Organizations may also renew their existing memberships with this special offer.
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Make sure to come back to TechSoup starting September 11 at 8 a.m. Pacific time (11 a.m. Eastern time) to place your request. This special offer will end September 12 at 5 p.m. Pacific time (8 p.m. Eastern time).

If you’re new to TechSoup, we encourage you to register your organization ahead of time.Click HERE

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Pawpaw story needs to be told

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Support the development of the food systems journal to expand applied research

This is Amy Christian and Duncan Hilchey. We are the founders and editors of the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, also known as the Food Systems Journal. We are fundraising because we are in the process of transitioning the Food Systems Journal into a nonprofit organization. We boot-strapped the Food Systems Journal three years ago with our own labor and investments, and have continued to subsidize it. Now that we’ve proved the concept of the journal, it’s time to grow and become more sustainable ourselves!

We have recently been accepted as a project of the Center for Transformative Action, an affiliate of Cornell University. The mission of the Journal meshes very well with the Center for Transformative Action’s, which is about making positive change in the world. With your support we are transforming the Food Systems Journal into a nonprofit that can receive grants and donations.

JAFCD

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What is…Dollars for Doers?

What is…Dollars for Doers?.

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Grants to Increase Mississippi and Alabama The Wallace Center at Winrock International Announces 2012 Request for Applications

The Wallace Center is pleased to announce the 2012 Request for Applications (RFA) for the Increasing Farmer Success in Local Food Markets in the U.S. Deep South: Mississippi and Alabama program. The program, supported by a grant from the Walmart Foundation, is working to strengthen the capacities of limited resource and/or historically disadvantaged farmers, farmer groups, and supporting organizations to meet the fresh produce supply needs of local and regional wholesale markets, and to facilitate farmers’ success in accessing new markets by further developing supply chain relationships. The Wallace Center will accomplish this through strategic investments in Mississippi and Alabama including grants, technical assistance, and the development of a learning network to support local and regional food system development in the Deep South.

The Wallace Center will support 5 to 8 grant projects that will serve as pilot initiatives to demonstrate successful value chain models that can be replicated or expanded through future programs. Successful applicants will engage with farmers and buyers; build capacity; develop or expand the production of fruits and/or vegetables; facilitate the sale of those products into identified markets; and chart a course for sustainability of the project.

Grants range from $20,000 to $75,000 will be made over a 12-month period. Technical assistance will also be available to selected grantees.

Applications are due on Sunday, July 1, 2012 by 6 pm EST (5 pm CST), and should be submitted by email to FarmerSuccess@winrock.org. Mailed applications are accepted with prior permission only and must be postmarked by Saturday, June 30.

Guidelines and further program details for the 2012 Request for Applications can be reviewed and download at http://www.wallacecenter.org/farmersuccess. They are also attached to this email.

Conference Call with Q & A:

The Wallace Center will address questions about the Request for Applications during a conference call on Friday, June 8, 2012, 11 am to 12 pm EST (10 to 11 am CST).

To join the conference call, dial 888-858-6182. When prompted enter this access code: 3742126#. After a presentation on the RFA, callers will have the opportunity to ask questions. Questions may be submitted in advance to farmersuccess@winrock.org. An FAQ from the conference call will be posted on http://www.wallacecenter.org/farmersuccess by June 12.

For Additional Information:

If you have further questions, please call (703) 831-3242 or email farmersuccess@winrock.org. Allow 24 hours for a response. Please share this announcement with interested parties.

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Fundraising

I just downloaded the free 2011 executive summary from GivingUSA that shows annual giving trends. What is noteworthy to me on this graph is the largest giver is, by far, individuals. I think I have an inkling of just how many markets spend their time raising money from foundations, but I wonder how many markets have figured out a way for individual market community members to be able to support their work?

Graph from GivingUSA’s 2011 national report

GivingUSA reports

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First Giving May Webinar

Register for our May webinar:

It’s Electric! Spark Engagement with Virtual Participation

Thursday, May 17th, 2012
1pm to 2pm EST / 10am to 11am PST

It’s not always easy to get your motivated supporters together in one place at one time. But don’t let this discourage you from putting on a truly awesome event! FirstGiving’s Account Management team will walk you through how to turn potential no-shows for your event into active fundraisers by offering a virtual participant option.

We’re excited to share with you some noteworthy examples of nonprofits that have creatively set up virtual participation for their event. In addition we’ll warn you of common pitfalls some nonprofits have fallen into, and of course tackle your toughest fundraising questions.

Presented by FirstGiving’s Account Managers:
Jeff Love and Meg Savin

Register now

http://info.firstgiving.com/about-us/resource-library

A few of the questions we’ll address in this webinar are:

What is virtual participation?

When is it a good idea to set this up for my event on FirstGiving?

How do I best keep virtual participants engaged?

FirstGiving is dedicated to one purpose: empowering passionate nonprofit supporters to raise more money than they ever thought possible for the causes they care about.

Have a question? Visit our or call us: (877) 365-2949. Please add sender@firstgiving.com to your address book or safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. This message was sent by FirstGiving, 34 Farnsworth Street, 3rd FloorBoston, MA 02110.

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Farmers Market Promotion Program Grants Available

AMS No. 021-12

Gwen Sparks (202) 260-8210
gwen.sparks@ams.usda.gov

WASHINGTON, April 5, 2012 – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking grant applicants for the 2012 Farmers Market Promotion Program.

Approximately $10 million is available for marketing operations such as farmers markets, community supported agriculture and road-side stands. The grants, which are administered by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), are available through a competitive application process on http://www.grants.gov. The grants aim to increase the availability of local agricultural products in communities throughout the county. They will also help strengthen farmer-to-consumer marketing efforts.

“These grants will put resources into rural and urban economies, and help strengthen efforts to provide access to nutritious and affordable foods,” said Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan. “This program not only supports the health and well-being of local communities but also the economic health of their farms and businesses.”

Projects that expand healthy food choices in food deserts or low-income areas (where the percentage of the population living in poverty is 20 percent or above) will receive additional consideration. USDA, in coordination with the Departments of the Treasury and Health and Human Services, seeks to increase access to fresh, healthy and affordable food choices for all Americans, while expanding market opportunities for farmers and ranchers.

Information on applying for a Farmers Market Promotion Program grant will be published in the April 6, 2012, Federal Register and available online at http://www.ams.usda.gov/FMPP. Applications will only be accepted via grants.gov and must be received by May 21, 2012. Applications that are incomplete, hand-delivered, or sent via U.S. mail will not be considered. Applicants should start the grants.gov registration process as soon as possible to meet the deadline. Contact Carmen Humphrey, Program Manager, by phone: (202) 720-8317, or e-mail: usdafmppquestions@ams.usda.gov for more information.

Authorized by the Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of 1976 and amended by the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (the Farm Bill), the Farmers Market Promotion Program is in the seventh year of funding direct markets that benefit local and regional economies.

The Farmers Market Promotion Program is part of USDA’s commitment to support local and regional communities. These investments are highlighted in USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food (KYF) Compass. The KYF Compass is a digital guide to USDA resources related to local and regional food systems. The Compass consists of an interactive U.S. map showing local and regional food projects and an accompanying narrative documenting the results of this work through case studies, photos and video content.

A large selection of USDA-supported programs and projects is also visible on the KYF Map, which can be displayed by theme, program, or recipient type. Both the KYF Compass and map will be regularly refreshed with new data and case studies.

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Get the latest AMS news at http://www.ams.usda.gov/news or follow us on Twitter @USDA_AMS. You can also read about us on the USDA blog.

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Multiplication Philanthropy – Dan Pallotta – Harvard Business Review

This is a great column on extending the thinking on philanthropy past a program grant or even just capacity building! Many of the foundations that work with public markets already do that, if you’re savvy enough to have the conversation with them. And it is also true that most of the markets I know miss the opportunity to leverage more money when they do get a grant by asking your grant officer if they have any ideas about other funders they might know who might also want to support the project.

Multiplication Philanthropy – Dan Pallotta – Harvard Business Review.

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Grow with St. Joe CCFM Fundraiser

At the Tuesday Crescent City Farmers Market, I had another chance to support my old employer and hometown market: Buying a ticket to their “Grow With St. Joe’s event, the latest of their charming “popup” fundraisers. Founder Richard McCarthy has been busy mastering the art of creative fundraising on behalf of his organization over the years and when he does throw an event, they always reflect his deep awareness of how to connect his community to the food culture through fun and seasonality. St. Joseph’s Day is an important day for New Orleanians, and yet the Sicilian altars that used to be found in every neighborhood have lessened over the years. Leave it to CCFM to revive the tradition while remembering the saint who is credited with saving his believers from famine and in doing so, raise some money for our farmers markets.

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11 “Donate Now” Best Practices for Nonprofits

A great article with tips for using donate now badges on your site. Everyone needs to find ways to increase their earned income so that they can add long term supporters and reduce the annual grant writing frenzy. The best way to do that is to make sure that your listings and website send the right professional message and reach as many supporters as possible.

11 Donate Now Best Practices for Nonprofits « Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Blog :: A Social Media Guide for Nonprofits.

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How to fundraise through social media

Kickstarter is a perfect market fundraising tool for a board member to manage. Why not use to raise money for a small endowment that could pay for a staff person ultimately or save for a vendor emergency/business enhancement fund?

kickstarter

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