NEWS & BLOG
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...
“Fiscal Cliff” affects SCF, donors and constituents
The “Fiscal Cliff,” a conjunction of tax and spending issues colliding at the end of the year, profoundly affects donors and constituents of the Saginaw Community Foundation. Primarily, the issues at hand include: - Expiration of the Bush tax cuts - Expiration...
So Far. So Good.
The Saginaw Community Foundation has a simple goal: to help individuals and organizations throughout Saginaw County do good. “The community foundation is the one organization that supports a broad range of activities, whether it’s people in need, education or...
Season’s Greetings!
Season’s Greetings! We are officially into the holiday season. ‘Tis the season for Christmas shopping, holiday parties and end-of-year giving. However you spend the next few weeks, I would like to encourage you to reflect on the past year and look forward to another....