NEWS & BLOG
Saginaw Community Foundation to host free workshops on community collaboration, grantwriting
The Saginaw Community Foundation will host two free workshops in January to help people learn more about collaboration and grantwriting. “We’ve heard so many great community improvement ideas and we want to help people make those ideas a reality,” said Reneé...
Thomas Township retirement community starts scholarship at Saginaw Community Foundation
Swanhaven Manor, a retirement community in Thomas Township, recently started its own scholarship through the Saginaw Community Foundation. “Unique, hand-decorated holiday wreaths were created by local businesses and then raffled off to raise money,” said LeeAnn...
We’re hiring: Marketing & Communications Officer
The Saginaw Community Foundation is hiring a full-time Marketing & Communications Officer. Cover letters and resumes are due by Tuesday, Feb. 19 (note: due to the outgoing date of the next HAPPO Michigan Report, resumes will be accepted until Friday, Feb. 22. But,...
Important information about SCF grants
Kendra Kempf, program officer at the Saginaw Community Foundation, shares some important information about our grants. If you have questions, contact her at 989-755-0545 or kendra@saginawfoundation.org. Grants Offered Through SCF If you're planning to apply...
12 Grantwriting Tips & Tricks
Yesterday, we hosted a grantwriting workshop to help the community learn how to develop an effective grant proposal. Here are a few highlights from Kendra Kempf, SCF's program officer: 1. Honesty is always the best policy. Don't risk your credibility by trying...
Resources for Grant Applicants
The collaboration and grantwriting videos will be posted next week.
We’re hiring!
The Saginaw Community Foundation is hiring a full-time administrative/finance assistant. We're looking for someone to: ● Maintain files and records ● Coordinate meetings ● Prepare documents, correspondence, minutes, letters, etc. ● Greet and director visitors...
How the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 affects the philanthropic sector
The "fiscal cliff" had the potential to become the "storm of the century," affecting the foundation, our donors and our constituents. To avoid the "fiscal cliff," the president has signed the "American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012." According to the Council on...
Make a New Year’s resolution for good
As you finalize your list of New Year’s resolutions, be sure to add a cause-related resolution. With your help, we can make great changes to our community. Here are a few ideas to get you started on writing your own cause-related resolution: Volunteer at least...
Giving Back: Scholarship Funds
In creating a scholarship, you invest in your community’s future and show students you care. The Saginaw Community Foundation provides the expertise to help you meet your personal goals and awards scholarships to deserving students. Your gift can help students achieve...