The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines is currently seeking applications for its Strategic Collaboration Grants to provide funding for coalition development/strategic alignments around a community issue or priority. They are available for organizations interested in exploring the implementation of strategic alignment and mergers between organizations.
Donor Name: Community Foundation Greater Des Moines
State: Iowa
City: Des Moines
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
Size of the Grant: $25,000
Detail:
The Community Foundation Strategic Collaboration grant program invests in the exploration and/or implementation of strategic alignment strategies between two or more organizations in order to address a community issue/opportunity, align operations/programming or deepen partnerships. The goal is to support organizations interested in working collaboratively to become more effective and efficient in providing services and delivering community impact.
Examples of well-aligned Strategic Collaboration projects:
- Exploration and/or implementation of strategic alignment between organizations
- Collective planning/assessment among multiple partners seeking to address a community issue
Projects that may be a better fit for the Capacity Building grant program:
- Strategic planning and visioning for the nonprofit
- Succession and talent pipeline planning to ensure organizational leadership
- Financial scenario/business planning for stability
- Fund development/marketing strategy development (excluding feasibility studies)
Funding Information
- Applicants may apply for up to $25,000
Ineligible Project
- Ongoing annual operating and program expenses
- Capital infrastructure projects (bricks and mortar)
- Sectarian religious programs promoting a particular faith
- Tactical items such as hardware/equipment, collateral materials, donor management software or website development
For more information, visit Strategic Collaboration Grants.