scf press releases
2011 Press Releases
nONPROFIT pARTNERSHIP pROGRAM'S bREAKFAST mIXER ON MARKETING FOR nONPROFITS
Release Date: September 26, 2011: Today's nonprofits must realize that marketing is more than the old sense of making a sale or obtaining a donation - it is a way of engaging the community.
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Solano Community Foundation Offers Grants to Public School Teachers
Release Date: September 14, 2011: Solano Community Foundation is pleased to announced that the application process for the Education Plus! Mini-Grant Program is now open to eligible Solano County public school teachers, grades K-12.
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Take SCf's Survey on Vacaville and Join the Conversation
Release Date: September 6, 2011: Solano Community Foundation wants to know what you think are the needs of Vacaville.
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Promoting Nonprofit Financial Health
Release Date: August 15, 2011: If you’re plans are to maintain a healthy nonprofit organization, finances and its obligations must be met.
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Learn the Importance of Fundraising Regulations
Release Date: July 22, 2011: If your nonprofit is ready to fundraise, knowing the rules and regulations can
promote a successful outcome.
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The Inside Information of Preparing a Fundraising Plan
Release Date: June 2, 2011: It’s common for nonprofits to raise funds in support of their operations and programs in a non-structured, scatter-shot manner. Although this sometimes results in contributions, a more effective solution exits.
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Solano Community Foundation Announces its 2011 Workshop Series and Events
Release Date: January 26, 2011: Solano Community Foundation, dedicated to strengthening the community both now and forever, announced today its 2011 Nonprofit Partnership Program (NPP) Workshop Seriesand Events.
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2010 Press Releases
Solano Community Foundation's Nonprofit Partnership Program Makes Grants to Help Youth Programs
Release Date: December 21, 2010: After school programs at the Matt Garcia Learning Center and Crystal Middle School will receive funding to offer educational and life skill resources thanks to grants from Solano Community Foundation’s Nonprofit Partnership Program.
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Nonprofit Leadership Conference Coming to Solano County this October
Release Date: August 25, 2010: Businesses, families, individuals, and nonprofits alike are all struggling in these tough economic times. The Center for Social Leadership, the Buck Foundation, and The Solano Community Foundation refuse to just sit gack and complain; they have partnered in order to present a conference full of solutions.
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Solano Community Foundation Offers Mini-Grants to Public School Teachers
Release Date: August 4, 2010: Solano Community Foundation is pleased to announce the application process for the Education Plus! Mini-Grant Program is now open to eligible Solano County public school teachers, grades K-12. Grants of up to $500 will be available for school projects.
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Solano Community Foundation's Nonprofit Partnership Program Makes its First Grant
Releas Date: April 29, 2010: Students at Wardlaw Elementary in Vallejo will continue to receive the invaluable benefit of mentoring thanks to the support of SCF's Nonprofit Partnership Program.
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United Way of the Bay Area and Solano Community Foundation Announce Grant Recipients
Release Date: April 6, 2010: Two nonprofits providing direct delivery of health care services and health care education for individuals age 45 and up have received grants totaling $55,000 from the Solano-Napa United Way Health Fund, held at Solano Community Foundation.
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Solano Community Foundaton Provides a "Hand Up" to NOrth Bay Stand Down
Release Date: March 12, 2010: More than 250 homeless veterans will keep warm this year thanks to a $2,000 grant provided by Solano Community Foundation's Community Memorial Fund Giving Fund.
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2009 Press Releases
SCF Accepting Grant Applications Aimed at Improving Education in Vallejo
Release Date: December 22, 2009: Seeds planted earlier this year by Solano Community Foundation with their new program called the Nonprofit Partnership Program have come to fruition with the availability of grants for Vallejo nonprofits.
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Solano Community Foundation Offers Education Plus! Mini-Grants to Public School Teachers
Release Date: August 4, 2009: SCF has once again opened the application process for the Education Plus! Mini-Grant Program to Solano County public school teachers, grades K-12, who are eligible to receive grants between $100 and $500 for school projects.
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New Program at SCF Endorsed by the Vallejo Chamber of Commerce
Release Date: July 23, 2009: Solano Community Foundation is proud to announce that Vallejo Chamber of Commerce is endorsing the Nonprofit Partnership Program.
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Solano Community Foundation Launces New Program
Release Date: April 7, 2009: Solano Community Foundation has announced the launch of the Nonprofit Partnership Program, a program that will benefit nonprofits in Solano County by promoting partnerships among community leaders, decision makers, donors and more.
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Solano community foundation grant to help meals on wheels roll out website
Release Date: March 4, 2009: Local nonprofit Meals on Wheels of Solano Cunty does not have a website to raise public awareness. But that's about to change with the help of Solano Community Foundation.
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United Way of the Bay Area and Solano Community Foundation Announce Grant Recipients
Release Date: January 9,2009: United Way of the Bay Area and Solano Community Foundation are pleased to announce that three nonprofit organizations have been selected to receive grants from the Solano-Napa United Way Health Fund, totaling $57,000.
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2008 Press Releases
Postponed: "The Art of Building Community" event
Release Date: October 28, 2008: Plans to host the art of building community event have been put on hold, County officials reported Monday.
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"the art of building community" event benefits local nonprofits
Release Date: October 16, 2008: An evening of art and the tastes of Solano will provide the backdrop for showcasing the "artistry" of how local nonprofits make a difference in Solano County.
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An Accounting workshop that explores a nonprofit's financial requirements
Release Date: October 9, 2008: Explore the core financial accounting tools that help you to understand annual reports, balance sheets, cash flow and basic accounting concepts at the "Nonprofit Accounting Workshop" on October 27, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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learning to run your nonprofit like a business
Release Date: September 22, 2008: A free workshop entitled, "Running a Nonprofit Like a Business," presented on September 29, 2008 by PJ Davis aimed to help nonprofits on the path to success.
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status of local nonprofits explained at next board of supervisors meeting
Release Date: September 19, 2008: The community is encouraged to attend a presentation on the current critical status of local nonprofits at the Board of Supervisors meeting on September 23, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.
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an inside look at writing a grant proposal
Release Date: August 29, 2008. Solano Community Foundation offers a "Proposal Writing" workshop on September 8, 2008, presented by Celeste Smeland, for an in-depth look at the project description section of a grant.
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workshop helps arts organizations
Release Date: August 11, 2008. An introduction to the Foundation Center Cooperating Collection's
Foundation Directory Online, focusing on grants for the arts. Workshop on August 18, 2008 and presented by Connie Harris, Fund Administrator at SCF.
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Solano community foundation offers education plus! mini-grants to public school teachers
Release Date: July 31, 2008. Solano County public school teachers are eligible to receive grants between $100 and $500 for school projects for 2008-2009 school year.
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the inside information on what funders want
Release Date: July 15,2008. A workshop on how to write a winning proposal entitled "What Funders Want and How to Give it to Them," on July 21, 2008, presented by Stephanie Wolf, President and CEO of Solano Community Foundation.
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learn the essential steps to starting a nonprofit
Release Date: June 30, 2008. A step-by-step workshop for new nonprofits entitled, "How to Set Up a Nonprofit and What are the Next Steps," on July 7, 2008, presented by P.J. Davis.
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united way of the bay area and the solano community foundation announce funding available for improving the health of older adults
Release Date: June 20, 2008. Funding available for nonprofits in Napa and Solano Counties through the Solano-Napa United Way Health Fund, released by Solano Community Foundation and United Way of the Bay Area.
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developing leadership skills throughout the organization
Release Date: June 10, 2008. An interactive and experiential training workshop called "Leadership Development" on June 16, for executive directors and management staff of nonprofits, presented by Rochelle Sherlock.
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workshop helps nonprofits serving education to find funders
Release Date: June 2, 2008. Solano Community Foundation offers a powerful tool for nonprofit organizations known as the Foundation Center Cooperating Collection's Foundation Directory Online, focusing on education. Workshop on June 9 and presented by Connie Harris, Fund Administrator at SCF.
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exploring the role of a grantee
Release Date: May 12, 2008. A workshop on May 20, 2008, that reviews the components of grant management while delivering promised results, presented by Connie Harris, Fund Administrator at SCF.
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learning to have assertive communication
Release Date: April 14, 2008. A workshop entitled, "Assertive Communication" for those who are interested in learning about confrontation, handling difficult situations and getting to resolution, held on April 22, 2008 and presented by Rochelle Sherlock.
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Vacaville high schools offer college scholarships
Release Date: April 7, 2008. The Harry and Eleanor D. Nelson Vacaville Endowment Fund Scholarship program announced today.
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how to write a compelling needs statement for grant proposals
Release Date: April 1, 2008. A workshop to help tackle the needs statement when writing a grant proposal, presented on April 7, 2008 by Judith Kunofsky.
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Solano Community foundation presents "running a nonprofit like a business"
Release Date: March 10, 2008. This workshop, held on March 17, 2008, covers the importance of operating a nonprofit like a business.
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workshop helps nonprofits serving children to find funders
Release Date: March 4, 2008. The Foundation Center Cooperating Collection's Foundation Directory Online workshop is being offered on March 10, 2008.
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how to write a grant proposal
Release Date: February 25, 2008. An in-depth look at the preparation and writing of the project description.
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United way of the bay area awards prestigious grant to solano community foundation
Release Date: February 19, 2008. SCF receives $50,000 grant from United Way of the Bay Area to support workshops and trainings.
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mastering the skills of effective communication
Release Date: February 11, 2008. Ways to improve the highly personal process of communication can be found at SCF's workshop, "Core Communication Skills," offered by Rochelle Sherlock on February 19, 2008.
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The inside information on what funders want
Release Date: January 14, 2008. A workshop geared to nonprofit directors who want to explore the way grant seekers think about development, presented on January 22, 2008 by Stephanie Wolf, President and CEO of SCF.
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