Black United Fund of Oregon is seeking applications for its 2022 Nonprofit Leadership Program.
Donor Name: Black United Fund of Oregon
State: Oregon
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 01/31/2022
Size of the Grant: $8,000
Details:
This year, BUF is launching a new initiative!
- Three selected organizations will be awarded an $8,000 grant along with enrollment in their Nonprofit Leadership Program.
- The program is an approximate one-year commitment.
- Participating organizations are required to meet on a monthly basis with independent learning conducted between meetings.
- This program prioritizes support for BIPOC- and/or women-led organizations
Months 1-3: Organizational Basics
- Governance, board development, operating and program budgets, financial management, policies and procedures, etc.
Months 4-6: Programs and Services:
- Outreach, program planning, evaluation, partnerships, etc.
Months 7-9:Fund Development:
- Identifying and vetting funders and donors, grant readiness, sources of support by type, etc.
Funding focus areas include prioritizing organizations that:
- Offer services to BIPOC business owners and community members.
- Support BIPOC youth in achieving their career, college, and postsecondary aspirations.
- Celebrate and showcase Oregon’s diversity.
- Proactively address systems change to counter Oregon’s history of exclusionary and discriminatory policies towards ethnic and culturally diverse group.
Funding Information
Three selected organizations will be awarded an $8,000 grant along with enrollment in their Nonprofit Leadership Program.
The program’s core curriculum will be supplemented with one-on-one support from a variety of local subject matter experts (HR, strategic planning, fund development, etc.). Participants will also receive access to BUF’s conference room and resource library as well as reduced cost access to additional supports. This program prioritizes support for BIPOC- and/or women-led organizations. All participating organizations must already have established 501(c)(3) status. Only three qualifying nonprofit organizations will be selected for the upcoming cohort. It is requested that an organization’s Executive Director, a board member, and a volunteer all participate (or a second board member if no paid staff).
Eligibility Requirements
Organizations must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply to the NLP:
- Nonprofit or community organizations holding a current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
- Organization aligns with BUF’s mission and focuses impact on BIPOC communities
- Organization resides in and serves communities within the state of Oregon and SW Washington
- Commitment to approximately one-year of monthly meetings and independent learning from at least 3 individuals from the organization
For more information, visit Nonprofit Leadership Program.