Transcript Achieving impact - NH Charitable Foundation

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The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund
Presentation Overview
● Understand goals and priorities of the
Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund
● Understand application deadlines and
review process
● Hear from you about how we can
work with you
● Get your questions answered!
Grant Program – A Bold Vision
“To serve as a catalyst for the region to move
toward sustainable community and
economic development in
Coos County and surrounding
communities.”
Long Term Principles
● Invest in strong organizations poised
to take a leadership role
● Work to strengthen local and
regional institutions
● Focus on connecting local
communities to regional
initiatives
● Multiply the Fund’s investment
through financial and “sweatequity” leverage
Area Served
Coos County, NH
as well as bordering
communities in the U.S.
and Canada
Program Goals
● Strengthen
● Address
existing institutions
gaps in services
● Support
new and existing
community leaders
● Leverage
public & private funding
● Preserve
and enhance the natural, cultural and social assets
● Strengthen
organizations and individuals ability to impact
public policy
Program Priorities
● Economic Development
● Education
● Basic Needs and Community
Safety Net
Program Priorities
are interrelated
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
BASIC NEEDS &
SAFETY NET
EDUCATION
Economic Development
● Strengthen infrastructure
for economic growth
● Provide support for
entrepreneurs and small
business owners
● Increase public use of
natural, cultural and recreational resources
● Blend economic development with conservation,
stewardship and use of natural and cultural resources
Education
● Emphasize project and community-based learning
● Provide leadership development
● Support smaller schools and learning environments
● Opportunities for students to achieve goals in and
outside of school
● Social networks within schools and communities
● Blend education with the conservation, stewardship
and use of natural and cultural resources
Basic Needs & Safety Net
● Improve access to high-quality health and mental
health care services
● Expand opportunities for safe transportation, shelter
and housing
● Improve access to safe,
affordable and healthy
foods
● Provide support for
families and children
at risk
Municipalities and Public
Agencies
● Will not replace public responsibility
● Not interested in simple budget gap filling
● Capital requests should show “value add”
● Track record of public support (votes, town budget
and volunteerism)
● Commitment of future support
● Community-based groups involved
● Call in advance to talk through with staff
HOW TO APPLY
Grants up to $20,000
Cover Sheet
Full Application Narrative (up to 4 pages)
Project Budget
Operating Budget
Nonprofit Checklist
EIN # (or Qualified Donee #)
Email Submission Preferred
Directions, forms and details go to
www.nhcf.org
Grants over $20,000 up to
$300,000 (multi-year)
Cover Sheet
Brief Concept Paper Narrative (up to 4 pages)
Project Budget
Operating Budget
Nonprofit Checklist
EIN # (or Qualified Donee #)
Emailed Submission Preferred
For directions, forms and details go to
www.nhcf.org
When to apply?
Email (preferred) or mail to the Concord Office your
grant application no later than 5 p.m. on the deadline
date.
Monday, January 7, 2015
Monday, July 6, 2015
Review Criteria
● Fit with Tillotson Fund goals and priorities
● Organizational capacity to implement plan
● A clear and achievable plan
● Local community connection/involvement
● Partnerships or coordination with similar
initiatives in the region
Capital Needs Criteria
● A well-developed building plan which includes a
financial plan for capital, operations, and
maintenance
● Diverse mix of financial support for the capital project
and ongoing operations
● Broad base of community support
● Committed staff and/or Board of Directors with the
capacity to implement the plan
Review Process
● Staff review and interviews
- Applicant
- Partners
- Experts in field
● Staff summary and recommendation
● Committee discussion and decision
● Staff debrief with applicants upon request
Questions?
Please contact Jean Clarke,
603-225-6641 X20238
or Kirsten Scobie, 603-788-4522
and visit www.nhcf.org/tillotson for
more information about the
Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund