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NONPROFIT NEWS

A monthly newsletter for nonprofits associated with endowments at the Community Foundation.

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SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR FUNDING
  • The Brockman Feldman Family Fund seeks to increase the reach and accessibility of academic extracurricular activities in Grand Forks, Walsh, and Polk Counties. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
  • The Neel Family Fund Grant Program supports music education for children 18 years of age and younger in Grand Forks County, ND. Public entities, such as schools and libraries, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits (or organizations fiscally sponsored by such) are invited to apply for funding. Applications open September 3 and close October 31 at noon.
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RECENT NEWS AND UPDATES

Stay up-to-date on opportunities and changes that may impact your development work.


Five Fast FAQs About Endowments

​​The word “endowment” can be intimidating, even for the most seasoned fundraising and planned giving professionals–and certainly for donors! But it doesn’t have to be that way.

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In a Pinch? Three Make-a-Will Month Messages You Can Use Right Now

As you implement strategies to attract gifts to your endowment fund, it’s critical to regularly encourage donors to check their estate plans to be sure they’ve incorporated their intended bequests. Now is an especially good time to get the word out because August is national Make-A-Will Month.

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Friends and Family: Endowment-Building Thrives on Relationships

​There are no silver bullets or magic tricks or secret sauces to make donor relationships grow faster, but it might help to understand how your donors’ emotions factor into decision-making about when–and to what extent–they will make a financial commitment to your endowment.

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Grantee Highlight: Summer Performing Arts (SPA) Company

​​The Grand Forks Public Schools Summer Performing Arts Company (SPA) has just completed its 37th season. 1,153 area students participated in SPA this summer – a record-breaking year of enrollment.

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Why I Serve: Julie Nelson

I have always been actively involved in the communities in which I have lived over the years and understand the importance of working together towards common goals.

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This newsletter as well as any referenced materials are provided for informational purposes only. They are not intended as legal, accounting, or financial planning advice.