Fund for Southern Communities

October, 2015

 

 

Fund for Southern Communities' 2015 Fall Grant Cycle is now closed. 

 

The Fund thanks all the organizations that submitted applications by our September 1 deadline. By the end of the year, our staff will be in touch regarding grant awards.

 

For any questions, please email Rachel Barber at rachel@fundforsouth.org or call our offices at 404.371.8404. 

 

Our Next Proposal Deadline will be announced in late Spring 2016. 

 

FY2015 Grantees

 

FSC would like to hightlight once again organizations that received grants during FY2015 (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015). Keep up the excellent work!

 

Alternate ROOTS $5,800

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Triangle $2,000

Caring for Others, Inc. $2,500

Center for Documentary Studies Full Frame Fest $4,000

Chosewood Park Community Development Corporation $2,500

Community Blueprint Development Foundation, Inc. $2,500

Community Investment Network $300

Dispute Settlement Center $3,000

Doctors Without Borders $1,000

Durham CAN $5,000

Durham Council of PTAs $2,000

Evangelical Presbyterian Church $5,000

Georgia WAND Education Fund $1,000

Girls Rock Charleston $3,750

Granite City Life Skills $3,100

Healing Hearts of Families USA $2,000

Hidden Voices $3,750

International Labor Rights Fund $1,000

Lakewood Finance Committee $1,500

LAY UP (Leading America's Youth Upward Program) $5,000

NCAJ Foundation $5,000

North Carolina Arts in Action $2,000

Open Door Community $1,000

Our Common Wealth $2,500

South River Gardens Community Association $2,500

Southern Center for Human Rights $1,000

Southern Neighborhoods Network (IDEAS) $15,000

The Youth Organizing Institute $5,000

Thomasville Golden Age Club $2,500

Turning Leaf Project $5,000

Western North Carolina Workers Center $4,000

WomenNC $3,750

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events 

 

 

Georgia Gives Day | November 12, 2015

 

On November 12th, all Georgians will be asked to give a little and share a little so that, together, we can do a lot for the causes that we all care about. Whether you have $10 or $10,000 to give, it all adds up to greater impact on the issues that support and enrich our lives and make our local communities thrive. In the coming months, we will share how FSC will be participating in this exciting annual fundraising campaign! 

 


 

 

WHAT: Emory’s Nonprofit Networking Night

WHEN: Monday, October 19, 2015 (participation is FREE)

             7:00-8:30 PM – (required) MAIN event

             6:00-6:45 PM – (optional) Pre-Event 

                                            

AUDIENCE: Emory undergrad, grad students and recent alumni from all majors

 

LOCATION: Cox Hall Ballroom, centrally located on Emory’s campus

ATTIRE: Business Casual

TO REGISTER: Deadline: Friday, Oct 9th – PLEASE USE the registration link at the bottom.

 

EVENT FORMAT:

This event is a mixer, NOT a Career Fair.  You won’t be sitting behind a table and a stack of brochures, but standing toe-to-toe with Emory students to mingle and enjoy some refreshments in an informal atmosphere. Students are no longer passive participants, but will be actively engaging with guests from across Atlanta’s nonprofit sector!

 

Our format was designed to help students to realize that face-to-face conversation really does help to achieve clarity and vision around career choices. But it also allows YOU, our guest, to share information about your own role in the nonprofit sector and your organization’s mission – and to offer insights and advice that encourages students to get involved.  In recent years, we have heard repeatedly from our Nonprofit guests that this event made it easier to find volunteers, interns and future colleagues who really “fit” their organization’s culture!

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

  • Willingness to talk about your background and organization and plenty of business cards.
  • Handouts are optional – since there will be no display tables, only bring enough to carry on your person during the mixer (no need for heavy boxes or displays to lug with you!)

 

WHAT STUDENTS WILL BRING:

  • Students will bring their curiosity and questions! 
  • Resumes are optional - students have been coached to ask for a business card and then follow up with you after the event if they wish to explore opportunities or talk further. Of course, you may direct them according to your own preferences.

 

DEADLINE TO REGISTER:  Friday, October 9, 2015

 

*PLEASE NOTE:  Only 1-2 participants per organization may attend. No unregistered guests will be admitted at the door.  A brief bio and photo will be required from your organization’s primary participant before you will be able to complete the online registration process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We say goodbye to a true warrior. Connie Tucker passed away on Saturday, September 26th. Working out of Atlanta, Connie was Executive Director of the Southern Organizing Committee for Economic and Social Justice, where she lead the organization's environmental justice campaign for many years. Her spirit will continue to live on and support those working to serve others. We send prayers and love to her daughters Maiyai and Olimatta and the rest of her family during this time.

 

The Memorial Service for Connie Tucker will be held Friday, October 2, 2015 at 4:00pm at Gregory B. Levette & Sons Funeral Home, 4347 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA 30034

 

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Easy Ways To Give

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What is AmazonSmile?

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support The Fund for Southern Communities (FSC) every time you shop, at no cost to you! When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to FSC!

 

How Do I Shop at AmazonSmile?

To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You will see millions of eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages. Please note that you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile and your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same.

 

How Do I Select FSC as My Charitable Organization?

Selecting FSC as your charitable organization is a very simple process. On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you will be prompted to pick the charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Once you have selected FSC, AmazonSmile will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make on AmazonSmile will result in a donation to our organization.

 

**For more information on how to support FSC via AmazonSmile, click here

 

 

Kroger Community Rewards®
 

Giving More Back to the Community!

Kroger is committed to helping our communities grow and prosper. Year after year, local schools, churches and other nonprofit organizations will earn millions of dollars through Kroger Community Rewards®.

 

Sign in to your Kroger Rewards Plus Card account,  View Your Rewards Details and add the Fund for Southern Communities, organization number 71413, to your Community Rewards. Haven't yet registered your Kroger Plus Card online? Don't worry, you can register your Kroger Plus Card number here

 

Board of Directors Call

Come Be A Part of Our Team 

 

FSC is still seeking individuals to serve on our Board of Directors! 

 

Some of the specific skills and other identifying areas that are helpful for the selection and elections process include nominations of individuals who are or has: Latino, Native American, Multi-racial, a Disability, Activist/Organizer, Organizational Management skills, Board Development skills, Fund Raising/Development background, Grant Writing skills,  Public Relations skills, a Legal background, Donor Development skills, Finance/Investment, Corporate or Foundation connections, Institutional Philanthropy knowledge, Organizational Development. FSC serves a three state region and board seats should always include membership from each of the three states.  Areas that are helpful in assuring a diverse membership are state, sex, race, skills, etc.

 

If there are individuals that you feel would be an asset, and willing to serve a two-year term on the FSC Board of Directors, please complete the nomination form and return it to the FSC office via fax, electronically, or via US mail.

 

Fund for Southern Communities

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404.371.8404 (o) • 404.371.8496 (f) • www.fundforsouth.org • fsc@fundforsouth.org

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