Blog Archives
Bringing community initiatives to life
06
Sep
Each year at our Annual Celebration in June, we take time to honor our outstanding philanthropists and volunteers. These individuals, through their hard work and leadership, have made a difference and helped bring community initiatives to life. Frank N. Andersen Spirit of Philanthropy Award Richard J. Garber was honored with the Frank N. Andersen
Say it ain’t so, Joe!
06
Sep
We begged. We pleaded. We objected. In the end, the decision was already made. Long-time Foundation volunteer, past board member and past board chair, Joseph (Joe) Madison, has retired to the rolling hills of Vermont along with his wife Dr. Kristan Outwater this past June. “It was hard to believe and accept that
Increased Funding Available for Arts Projects
06
Sep
The Saginaw Arts and Enrichment Commission (SAEC), region seven administrator for the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) regranting program, announces that funding is available for arts projects to registered nonprofit organizations, schools and artists in Arenac, Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties. MCACA will offer grant opportunities in six program areas which exist to
22
Aug
Kendra Kempf, SCF’s program officer, offers these 12 tips and tricks on how to develop an effective grant proposal: 1. Honesty is always the best policy. Don’t risk your credibility by trying to “spin” parts of your application or proposal 2. Provide supporting research for the immediate & surrounding areas that will
Putting good food to use in the Great Lakes Bay Region
16
Aug
It is a simple concept. Don’t waste food and if you have extra, get it to people that can use it. It’s what our parents taught us. For years, HIDDEN HARVEST has done just that. More than 20 million pounds of healthy and nutritious food items have been distributed to hunger relief agencies since 1994.
Bringing new life to an old gem: The Deindorfer Woods restoration
13
Aug
It all started in 2009, with a handful of volunteers armed with shovels, rakes and a lot of energy. Members of the Northmoor Neighborhood Association were determined to take back their park. The park they had in mind was Deindorfer Woods. Once a 20-acre haven for nature lovers, it had become overgrown and uninhabitable. Over
State of Michigan Charitable Gaming Division to conduct area training meeting
05
Aug
Only certain nonprofit organizations are eligible to be licensed to conduct bingos, raffles, and to sell charity game tickets. The State of Michigan Charitable Gaming Division is hosting an area training meeting on August 6 from 1-4 p.m. to review the most current information regarding these fundraising opportunities. The training will take place at the Boys
Saginaw Community Foundation awards grant to Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
29
Jul
Saginaw Community Foundation has awarded a grant of $10,000 to The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum at Saginaw Valley State University for an upcoming exhibition: Richard Hunt, The Art of This Century. The exhibit will open at the museum Friday, Oct. 4. An internationally recognized sculptor living in Chicago, Richard Hunt is best known for
New Book Celebrates 100 Years of Saginaw County Fair
15
Jul
Chesaning, Mich. – A book celebrating 100 years of the Saginaw County Fair, titled “A Family Fun Affair” by Roselynn Ederer, is scheduled for publication in July 2013. The 8-1/2” x 11” collector’s edition soft-bound book containing 216 pages was produced in part with a $5,000 grant from the Saginaw Community Foundation. “A big
Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs hosting free grant guidelines workshop in Saginaw
10
Jul
The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) has announced its grant program workshop schedule in anticipation of projected funding increases for the Fiscal Year 2014 program. “We are very excited about the support we have received from Governor Rick Snyder, his administration and the legislature,” said MCACA Executive Director John Bracey.
