News & Updates from the Foundation |
Fall is upon us! As we continue to weather the effects of the pandemic together, Whidbey Community Foundation is committed to building resources and supports for our Island community. A number of new state-wide, funding opportunities are available this month with deadlines fast approaching; we have listed them below. Additionally, we continue to offer free and subsidized virtual trainings to Whidbey nonprofits via our partners, including Washington Nonprofits.
We are grateful for the work our community is doing to build resilience together: nonprofits, donors, government agencies, businesses, and community members. Please continue to share with us your challenges, opportunities, and stories. We are all in this together!
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WCF's COVID-19 Community Resilience Fund Update |
Through the generosity and support of our local community, to date WCF has raised nearly $230,000 for the COVID-19 Community Resilience Fund and awarded over $180,000 to 28 Whidbey Island nonprofits.
Funds are being used toward a variety of needs, including: purchasing Air Purifying Respirators for Whidbey Island’s only public-serving hospital; supporting increased demand at food banks; coordinating meal services to children, families, seniors, and those experiencing homelessness; tele-health therapy for survivors of abuse; tele-health services for early childhood intervention; free childcare for healthcare workers and first responders; technology to support remote learning for homeless youth; and, reopening needs for all three school districts on Whidbey.
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Complete the Census today, benefit our community for the next 10 years
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As of September 29, the U.S. Census Bureau is proud to announce that 98.7 percent of housing units nationally have been counted in the 2020 Census.
Complete the Census today! Every 10 years, everyone in the country is counted in the national census. And when we say everyone, we mean everyone. All residents of every ethnicity, regardless of immigration status, including kids, seniors, military members, and people experiencing homelessness. The count will continue through October 31, 2020.
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Lincoln Fresch, left, and Quintarius Eaves “clap the sillies out” during song time at Little Oaks Preschool & Childcare Center. Photo by Kira Erickson/Whidbey News Group. |
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WCF in Whidbey News-Times
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WNT's September 9th article highlighted child care programs that have remained open and essential throughout the pandemic while following strict safety guidelines. The article featured Whidbey Community Foundation's availability of $25,000 in grants from the COVID-19 Community Resilience Fund for licensed child care providers on the island. Providers can inquire about available funding by contacting their Child Care Aware/Early Achievers Coach or by emailing childcare@oppco.org to request information about the application process.
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How to Best Impact Your Favorite Charities During COVID |
In early September, Whidbey Community Foundation joined Mainspring Wealth Advisors and Washington Nonprofit on a panel discussion about statewide and local trends impacting nonprofits, and how donors can best support their favorite charities. |
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New Community Opportunities |
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Leadership Whidbey Inaugural Class |
Skagit Valley College, Economic Development Council for Island County, Sno-Isle Libraries, Whidbey Institute, and individual community partners are seeking 15 applicants for the inaugural class of Leadership Whidbey. The program runs for five months beginning in January. Current and future leaders from across the island are encouraged to apply.
Applications are due mid-November.
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Job Opportunity: Northwest Early Learning Coalition seeks Regional Lead and other roles |
Northwest Early Learning Coalition (NWEL) is an established regional coalition linking five county coalitions (Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom), which include more than 100 organizations and professionals in Northwest Washington state. NWEL exists to make excellence in early learning achievable and sustainable for every child in northwest Washington. NWEL is now offering new and unique opportunities to fill key roles in its regional coalition.
Letters of interest are due by October 9.
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New Funding Opportunities |
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The Washington State Department of Commerce is partnering with School’s Out Washington to implement the Washington Youth Development Nonprofit Relief Fund. This one-time investment will provide $9.3 million to youth development programs/organizations that have been most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and which support young people who are furthest from educational justice. We expect to notify awardees in November and to issue payments in December 2020.
The deadline to apply is October 6.
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The competitive grant funds will be available for community-based organizations to provide expanded learning and integrated student supports to address student and family needs. The CBO grants will be focused on supporting students and their families to engage in school-based learning, regardless of their school district’s reopening model. Grant funds can be used to provide expanded learning opportunities to support and complement the teaching and learning in a class as well as integrated student supports to provide wraparound services for identified student and family needs. These grants can also be used to strengthen language and disability access for students & their families.
The deadline to apply is October 7.
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In an effort to help businesses located in the North Whidbey zip code 98277, the City of Oak Harbor and Island County are once again relaunching the CARES Personal Protective Equipment program. This program provides businesses with required materials to meet new guidelines with items including, not limited to: masks, gloves, medical gowns, etc. Simply complete the form online.
Requests must be submitted by October 9.
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To support families, Perigee Fund seeks to resource organizations across Washington State working to mitigate the increased level of stress, trauma, and isolation for families impacted by the compounding economic and health crises of COVID-19 and systemic racism. Parenting and caregiving are deeply rooted in culture, are fundamentally about relationships, and are shaped by the environment. Given this, we believe programs that support pregnant people and parents are most effective when design and delivery are informed by members of the community; acknowledging historical trauma and the importance of culture.
The deadline to apply is October 22.
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The Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) in coordination with the Washington State Department of Commerce opened applications for CARES Relief funding grants for arts and culture nonprofits. Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including tribal organizations, and fiscally sponsored groups impacted by COVID-19 are eligible to apply for grants of up to $10,000 for general operating support. No funding match is required.
The deadline to apply is October 23.
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All In Washington was established to mobilize community, business, and philanthropic leaders across the state to address the profound effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable people, workers, and families. This grant opportunity will provide community-based organizations with funding to provide emergency flexible financial assistance to individuals and families hardest hit by the pandemic and help them regain stability in their lives—from our communities of color, undocumented residents, to economically vulnerable families in our rural and remote regions. The Fund will prioritize these grants for organizations that have trusting relationships with, are rooted in, and a track record of serving Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, especially in more rural areas that have more limited resources and services available.
The All In WA Fund will provide up to $6,000,000 in grants to community-based organizations (CBOs), intermediaries, statewide organizations and coalitions that have demonstrated a history of serving disproportionately impacted people. Grants to community-based organizations will range in size from $25,000 to $100,000. Coalitions, intermediaries, and state-wide organizations are eligible for grants up to $150,000.
The deadline to apply is October 23.
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Featured Trainings & Events in October |
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Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits
Wednesday, October 14 | 12-2:30pm
What happens when you bring a storyteller and nonprofit accountant together to address nonprofit financial literacy? Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits (FUN) represents a departure from existing finance trainings. Through this interactive, hands-on workshop, participants will work through the why, what, who, and how of nonprofit finance. The webinar will dig deeper into two key reports – Balance Sheets and Income Statements – and then cover what board members need to know about IRS Form 990, the intersection of finance and fundraising, and oversight.
FREE for General Public
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Virtual Board Meetings
Thursday, October 15 | 12:00-1:30pm
Covid has forced us all to adapt in new ways, including how our boards meet. If you’re new to virtual board meetings, this webinar is for you! Whether you’ve only recently transitioned to virtual board meetings or have not yet made the transition, in this 90-minute webinar you’ll learn best practices and hear success stories from other nonprofits.
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Tools for Running an Effective Nonprofit
3-Part Online Training
Tuesdays | Oct 20, Oct 27, Nov 3
This 3-part online course will cover the basics of running a nonprofit. Trainers will draw on tested tips and tools, including Washington Nonprofits' four learning toolkits on boards, finance, law, and planning. You will leave with concrete next steps on how to strengthen your organization to better achieve your mission.
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Meeting Facilitation & Virtual Collaboration
2-Part Online Training
Thursdays | October 22 and October 29
Two of the most important skills of an effective community leader are the ability to facilitate group discussions and help groups make decisions together in a way that engages all the voices in the group. Too often we get thrown into the role of facilitator without having been taught the fundamentals and/or the chance to practice. In this two-part online series, you will have an opportunity to practice and receive feedback with peers in a fun, interactive and non-threatening environment. Additionally, the course will explore tools for collaborating in a virtual environment.
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For a complete list of upcoming trainings and events, visit Whidbey Community Foundation's calendar. |
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Support Whidbey Community Foundation
Whidbey Community Foundation envisions a more vibrant, healthy, and unified Whidbey Island community. Our mission is to improve the quality of life on Whidbey Island by providing support for the nonprofit sector, assisting donors to build and preserve enduring assets for charitable purposes, and meeting community needs through financial awards.
Your support fuels our ability to provide trainings and grants to Whidbey nonprofits, helping us grow into one of the most effective community foundations in Washington.
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Whidbey Community Foundation Leadership |
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Board of Directors
Sara Kelly, President
Nancy Conard, Vice President & Executive Director
Steve Shapiro, Treasurer/Secretary
Lance Gibbon
Robin Hertlein
Jerry Millhon
Helen Price Johnson
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Staff
Jessie Gunn, Program Manager
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www.WhidbeyFoundation.org |
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Info@WhidbeyFoundation.org |
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