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3/31/2017 1 MultiYear Community Grants Information Session March, 2017 Overview The Winnipeg Foundation Recap of Recent Changes Context MultiYear Community Grants Application process Application assessment After a Grant is Awarded Questions

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Multi‐Year Community Grants Information SessionMarch, 2017

Overview

• The Winnipeg Foundation

• Recap of Recent Changes

• Context

• Multi‐Year Community Grants

‐ Application process‐ Application assessment

• After a Grant is Awarded

• Questions

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The Winnipeg Foundation

Our Donors

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Grants in 2016

• $31.6 million distributed in 2016 to more than 900charities

• $5.3 million in response to Community Grant applications

Recap of Changes to Community Grants

Now three types:

• One‐Time Grants – new name for short‐term (usually one year) projects

• Major Capital Grants ($100,000+) – new name for Community Grant requests $100,000 and greater

• Multi‐Year Grants – new grant type, offered in two categories. This is a two‐year pilot project

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Recap to Changes to Community Grants

Eligibility Requirements

• Effective Sept. 2017, final report on previous 

Community Grant required before submitting a new 

Community Grant request

What’s NOT changing?

• Granting dollars will remain consistent

• Organizations may apply for one Community Grant per calendar year (exception for Collaborations)

• We’ll continue to support a wide range of projects

• We’re here for you – we welcome questions and consultation 

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The Winnipeg Foundation is a project funder

• Balancing resources with needs of organizations

• Applying for a grant is a competitive process 

• 360‐degree funder, but grants are usually modest

• In 2016, 80% of applications approved, but less than 50% of amount requested

Context for changes

The world of philanthropy is changing

• Donors are giving differently and expecting more reporting

• Discretionary dollars are shrinking in proportion to overall granting

• Community needs are increasing; discretionary granting can’t keep pace

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Multi‐Year Community Grants

Multi‐ Year Community Grants –general criteria

• Criteria are consistent with all of our Community Grants

• Only registered charities are eligible for grants from TWF

• Projects must primarily benefit the people of Winnipeg

• Grants are awarded for specific purposes/projects

• The Winnipeg Foundation does not fund projects retroactively

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Multi‐Year Community Grants

• Two‐year pilot program (2017 & 2018)

• Grants of up to three years

• Two types – Program and Capacity Building

• Requires grant history with The Winnipeg Foundation

Multi‐Year Grants

Two‐stage application process:

Stage 1 • Applications due April 30, 4:30 pm• Notification of status by May 15; those that meet requirements invited to submit Stage 2

Stage 2• Applications due June 30, 4:30 pm• Notification of decision in September

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Multi‐Year Community Grants

Two types:

Multi‐Year Program Grants• For programs that have received two or more consecutive Community Grants

• Maximum request = maximum amount previously awarded

Multi‐Year Capacity Building Grants• For staffing to strengthen administrative capacity, to better fulfill the organization’s mission

• Maximum request – $50,000/year ($150,000 total)

• Organizations not invited to submit Stage 2 application may apply for a One‐Time Grant in the same calendar year (ie Sept.) for a different project.

• Invitation to submit Stage 2 application does not guarantee funding; it simply means that we are interested in learning more.

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Multi‐Year Program Grants –Funding what works• For programs that have received two or more 

consecutive Community Grants

• Maximum request per year = maximum amount previously awarded

• Preference given to projects more recently funded

Multi‐Year Program Grants –Stage 1 Application• Brief description of organization

• Amount requested (total over 3 years)

• Brief description of program

• List of years the program has been funded by The Winnipeg Foundation

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Multi‐Year Program Grants –Stage 2 Application

• By invitation only• Similar to One‐Time Community Grant application:

‐ Program description, purpose and goals‐ Evidence of need‐ How you will implement the program‐ How you will measure impact‐ Community involvement ‐ Long‐term goals and financial sustainability‐ Attachments: budget (for 3 years), financial statements, board list, operating budget

Capacity Building Grantsat The Winnipeg Foundation 

Capacity Building Grants enhance an organization’s internal effectiveness at achieving its mission

• Through One‐Time Community Grants, The Winnipeg Foundation considers capacity building initiatives, including:

‐ Strategic planning/Communications and Marketing Plans

‐ Board and staff development‐ Technical needs, such as specialized software‐ Staffing

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Multi‐Year Capacity Building Grants – Funding Resilience

• To assist organizations to acquire, maintain or enhance administrative staffing to create and sustain effective, efficient and resilient organizations

• Examples of administrative staffing: executive director, administrative support, communications, finance

• At this time, fundraising staff will not be considered

• Maximum request per year = $50,000

Multi‐Year Capacity Building Grants – Stage 1 Application

• Brief description of organization, including year established, number of board members and paid staff

• Amount requested (total over 3 years)

• Job title of proposed staff position

• Brief description of how the position will strengthen organization’s administrative capacity

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Multi‐Year Capacity Building Grants – Stage 2 Application

• By invitation only

• Current capacity: strengths and challenges

• Describe staff position, including roles and responsibilities

• Organization’s human resources policies 

• Need for position and how it fits with organizational capacity building goals

Multi‐Year Capacity Building Grants – Stage 2 Application

• Outcomes‐ Capacity improvements as a result of this grant‐ Organizational outcomes it will contribute to‐ Long‐term vision for position, including funding

• Attachments: Budget (for 3 years), job description, financial statements, Board list, operating budget, organization chart (optional)

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After a Grant is Awarded

After a Grant is Awarded

• Successful applications will be approved for three years of funding

• Grant will be paid annually:‐ Year 1 will be paid after receipt of Terms of Grant Agreement

‐ Year 2 will be paid after receipt of a satisfactory interim report

‐ Year 3 will be paid after receipt of a satisfactory interim report

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After a Grant is Awarded

• Final report will be expected at the end of Year 3

• Organizations must wait one year after the conclusion of the multi‐year agreement before submitting a new Community Grant application 

• As this is a pilot, feedback is welcome

Any questions?