Funding Information Network (FIN) is Candid’s global network of partners that connects nonprofits to the resources they need to thrive in the postal codes of every major U.S. city and many points in between. The Funding Information Network program is nonprofit outreach "in-a-box," enabling organizations to become local nonprofit funding experts.
The program packages include access to our world-class web-based application, Foundation Directory Online, product and training certification courses, and support materials to assist your local nonprofit community.
Cobb Collaborative is designated at a Candid FIN and this resource is available to members and the community. Grant-seekers may either make an appointment to come to our office to search the Foundation Directory Online (FDO) database OR contact us to request 24-hour* access to the FDO.
*24-hour access is NOT continuous, but is up to 24 accumulated hours of access over a period of 30 days.
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Cryptocurrency is at a market cap of over $2 trillion, and crypto donations are on the rise. Come to this session to learn about crypto and how your 501(c)(3) public charity can easily accept crypto support in cash for free and without additional legal/accounting hassles. |
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Have a Pro Bono Consulting Need? Apply today with Community Consulting Teams of Atlanta (CCT) |
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Apply today by clicking here. The deadline for applications is Dec 19, 2021. Selected projects will kick-off in March. Projects can focus on almost any area of business and should be something that can be completed in 10 weeks by a team of 4-6 volunteer consultants. |
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The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), is a Federally-funded program that assists low-income households with home heating and cooling bills.
Who may apply: U.S. citizens, parents of minors who are U.S. citizens, and aliens admitted to the U.S. for lawful, permanent residence may apply one time per heating season and one time per cooling season.
When can I schedule an appointment for heating assistance?
- Start and end dates for heating assistance are subject to change based on the availability of funding.
- As of December 1, 2021 appointment scheduling is open to the general public (everyone). Heating assistance is provided during the winter months and the offer of assistance is estimated to be available until the end of March 2022.
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Please do not walk in to your local Tallatoona office to schedule an appointment.
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Appointments are scheduled on a first-come first-served basis. An appointment for heating assistance does not guarantee processing or payment. Approvals and payments are made when and if funds are received.
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Important Notice: Due to health and safety concerns relate to COVID-19, all Tallatoona offices are closed to the public. Appointments will be completed remotely by telephone. All required documents will be accepted via quick drop off at local county offices, fax, or US-Mail. Please do not send documents prior to your appointment. |
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The Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), is a Federally-funded program that assists low-income households with home water bills.
Who may apply: U.S. citizens, parents of minors who are U.S. citizens, and aliens admitted to the U.S. for lawful, permanent residence may apply one time per fiscal year (October – September).
When can I schedule an appointment for water assistance?
- Start and end dates for heating assistance are subject to change based on the availability of funding.
- November 1 – December 31, 2021, appointment scheduling is offered to households in arrearage (past-due or disconnect status).
- January 3, 2022, appointment scheduling opens to households in arrearage (past-due or disconnect status), households in which all adults in the household are age 60 and older, homebound individuals (see below regarding homebound households), and households with children age 5 and under.
- February 1, 2022, appointment scheduling opens to the general public (everyone).
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Please do not walk in to your local Tallatoona office to schedule an appointment.
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Appointments are scheduled on a first-come first-served basis. An appointment for water assistance does not guarantee processing or payment. Approvals and payments are made when and if funds are received.
How do I schedule an appointment?
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All appointments for water assistance must be made by calling Tallatoona’s call center at 770-817-4666 or 770-773-7730 (toll-free for 706 area codes), and select extension 2. NO ONLINE APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
- Homebound households MUST call the appointment line to schedule an appointment.
Please note: all appointments will be completed remotely by phone.
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GRANT WRITING
The Collaborative has several grant writers that we work with and can recommend. Contact Irene for more information!
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At Candid Learning, you can build skills to improve your fundraising, overall sustainability, grantmaking, and transparency. To register for our events and webinars, you will need to join or log in to Candid Learning. It takes just a few minutes, and it’s free to do.
Register for any webinars to watch the recording later. All registrants of a webinar will receive access to the recording within two business days of the live online training and can access the recording for three months.
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Find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs, including new programs for the COVID-19 pandemic by visiting Aunt Bertha.
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Are you caring for a loved one and need a little more training and understand on your role? Senior Services Cobb County has partnered with Trualta to offer an online course that you can take at your own pace, according to your schedule. Trualta is a personalized, skills-based training platform for family members caring for aging loved ones living at home. Please click here for more information and registration.
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Town Center Mall works with non-profit organizations throughout the year to host events and initiatives. Additionally, Town Center also offers advertising/ tabling opportunities. Please visit our blog to download their informative PDF media packet.
If your budget allows for an investment in this sort of event planning, please contact shelly Weidner, Director of Marketing at Shelly.Weidner@cbre.com or 770-424-0742. |
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Cobb County Schools Social Work Family Resources |
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KSU’s Day of Service is an initiative that began in 2014 with numerous students, faculty, staff and community members volunteering their time to say “thanks” to our community by participating in service projects at local non-profits agencies. Depending on the site, volunteers can choose from activities ranging from light gardening and painting, to trail maintenance and working at a local food pantry.
The 8th Annual Day of Service is planned for April, 9, 2022. KSU is seeking non-profits who could benefit from volunteer assistance in the Spring. If your organization has not benefited from KSU Day of Service in the past, please reach out to Kimberly Henghold, Assistant Director, Community Engagement
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4aGoodCause is an all-in-one platform for online donations, event registration, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer fundraising and donor management. Visit their website for more details.
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Next Stage Advisors can help you meet and beat your organization's fundraising goals without the long term commitment of a new staff member or lengthy contracts. Whether you need help with special events, individual giving, grant writing or board development, we can help.
Click here to visit the Next Stage Advisors website.
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Sandi Purinton of The Insurance Connection specializes in insurance for nonprofits and churches. Sandi is a long-time partner of the Collaborative and sponsors our quarterly Coffee with the Collaborative. She can review your existing policies or help you with new coverage. Directors & Officers, general liability, event coverage, volunteer coverage and more! Sandi is a great resource and here to help your organization mitigate risk so you can focus on your mission. Reach out via email info@InsConnectGA.com or by telephone at 678-439-8757 or 478-374-2085. |
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