Showing posts with label fund raising. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fund raising. Show all posts

Monday, February 7, 2022

Community Action Now - #FranklinCAN meet to plan - Feb 23, 2022 - 7 PM

New year, new initiative.

The FANN steering committee came up with the #FranklinCAN(fill in the blanks) concept shared here recently. We'll have a scheduled a session on Wednesday, Feb 23, 2022 to review the details around the concept.

  • If you have questions on on to use the #Franklin CAN for your group, this is the place to get them answered.
  • If you have an idea on what'll you'll do with it, this is the place to start sharing it. Let's get it on the calendar so other can help spread the word.

Meeting info:

Topic: FANN - Community Action Now - Franklin CAN
Time: Feb 23, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 
 
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Community Action Now - #FranklinCAN meet to plan - Feb 23, 2022
Community Action Now - #FranklinCAN meet to plan - Feb 23, 2022 - 7 PM


Philanthropy, MA: Building a Planned and Deferred Giving Program at No Cost (register now for webinar 2/09/22)

 Philanthropy_MA (@Philanthropy_MA) tweeted on Mon, Feb 07, 2022:

Nonprofits! It's not too late to register for Wednesday's workshop on Building a Planned and Deferred Giving Program at No Cost. Learn from field expert Chuck Gordon and make this sustainable funding source a reality for your organization. https://t.co/fs6U1v4RzI

https://philanthropyma.org/events/building-planned-and-deferred-giving-program-no-cost
https://philanthropyma.org/events/building-planned-and-deferred-giving-program-no-cost

Saturday, January 29, 2022

#Franklin CAN (fill in the blank!)

Franklin is a caring community. It has been known to come out, show up, support when needed. Time, and time again.

#Franklin community action now (CAN)

Members of the Franklin Area Nonprofit Network (FANN) need to take advantage of this to accomplish what each organization is focused on. The FANN will help in that effort.
  1. When community action is needed, your organization can plan accordingly. Devise whatever is required for fund raising, collection, pick up, etc.
  2. As you communicate to your followers, send the event or action to the FANN. We'll put it on the calendar
  3. Mark your social media communications with the hashtag #FranklinCAN(fill in the blanks)
  4. The FANN and other members can share the hashtag to help spread the word on your effort
So easy!

You do what you need to do and with the #FranklinCAN(fill in the blanks) hashtag, the FANN can help spread the word to make your event or effort more successful.

#FranklinCANpickup
#FranklinCANfundraise
#FranklinCANsupport
#FranklinCAN(fill in the blank)


Wednesday, October 27, 2021

ONEmetrowest Day - Oct 29, 2021

Building off their successful 2020 campaign, the Foundation for MetroWest announces its 2nd annual ONEmetrowest Day on October 29th with an increased emphasis on community involvement and raising critical support for its mission.  The Foundation, with the support of Foundation Trustee Louis Crosier, and his wife Hope, will match every gift made on ONEmetrowest Day, up to $50,000. In another effort to step up for the community, the Foundation for MetroWest is calling on community members to volunteer with one of six participating non-profit partners, going the extra mile to invest in the region through action.

The Foundation has served as a connector, partner, and resource for the cities and towns that make up the MetroWest region for the past 26 years. ONEmetrowest Day is part of the Foundation’s ONEmetrowest Campaign. Launching October 8th, the overall goal is to raise $350,000 for the ONEmetrowest Fund. This fund fuels everything they do to help the MetroWest region thrive – grantmaking in areas like hunger relief and youth and family support, programs, convenings, emergency relief, research and so much more. They are hopeful that the emphasis put behind ONEmetrowest Day will propel them towards their goal. More than 121 community members have already shown their support for the campaign since its launch.

 

“The Foundation is dedicated to investing in and strengthening the communities it serves,” said executive director Jay Kim. “ONEmetrowest Day is about bringing communities together to take action and get involved in the great work happening just outside their door. We always say, if you live here, we hope you consider giving here.”

 

Six non-profit partners will be inviting community members to volunteer throughout the day, forming new connections and opportunities between non-profit organizations and their communities. The participating organizations are:

 

  • Boston Area Gleaners

From 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. volunteers will pack, sort and assemble fresh produce boxes for families in need.

  • Middlesex Human Service Agency

From 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. volunteers will help assemble Thanksgiving dinner starter kits for the MHSA annual Holiday Giving Program.

  • Rise Above Foundation (remote)

From 10:00 a.m. - 12 pm volunteers will write care package notes to send to foster youth in college. 

  • Dignity Matters

From 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. volunteers at the location in Framingham will help create customized kits of personal care items for women in poverty.

  • Charles River Watershed Association:

From 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. volunteers will work alongside CRWA staff to remove invasive species from the Warren Woods in Ashland.

  • Cultural Alliance of Medfield

From 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. volunteers will refinish historic park benches at the Medfield State Hospital.

 

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation quickly pivoted its work to address the pressing needs in MetroWest brought on by the pandemic, granting over $5 million in emergency relief funding to date. During unprecedented times, the Foundation engaged the community and distributed resources to the region’s most vulnerable neighbors, tapping into the power of community.

 

“Throughout the pandemic, we had to shift priorities and adapt to address the changing needs of our community,” said Kim. “This is the role we are supposed to play as this region’s community foundation, and I couldn’t be prouder of what the Foundation has accomplished so far.”

 

This year’s ONEmetrowest Day matching gift challenge is made possible thanks to the Crosier Family. Louis and Hope have been longtime friends and supporters of the Foundation’s work, with Louis serving as the Board Chair from 2019-2021.

 

“The Foundation for MetroWest has been an anchor for the community during some of the hardest years we have ever faced,” said Louis Crosier. “We have always believed in the importance of the role they play in our community and are proud to take our support a step further for ONEmetrowest Day in hopes the community will join us in this day of giving.”

 

The ONEmetrowest campaign is an extension of the Foundation’s 2021 key initiatives, including ongoing emergency relief efforts, refreshing Impact MetroWest with additional data on race and equity indicators and more.

 

For more on ONEmetrowest and information on how to donate, please visit www.foundationmw.org/onemetrowest-campaign.


About Foundation for MetroWest 


Established in 1995, the Foundation for MetroWest is the community foundation serving the cities and towns in the region, encompassing 700,000 residents from Westborough to Waltham and Acton to Dedham. The Foundation promotes philanthropy across the area, helps donors maximize the impact of their local giving, serves as a resource for local nonprofits and enhances the quality of life for all our residents.
 

The Foundation is supported by a wide range of businesses, individuals, community groups and other philanthropic organizations. Since inception, the Foundation has granted $23 million to its nonprofit partners and currently stewards more than $30 million in charitable assets for current needs and future impact.

 

To learn more, please visit http://www.foundationmw.org/ or call 508-647-2260.


The map seems to cover Franklin but the community list they serve excludes Franklin
The map seems to cover Franklin but the community list they serve excludes Franklin


Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Dogfest & Music Festival - August 22

Via Diane Padula, Franklin Rotary

"Good Afternoon, I hope you and your members are all well.  I hope you can join us.

I am sending you this information regarding an exciting event that you might want to join as a Rotary Club Vendor; also that you can send this along to your  members who may want to join us on August 22nd for an exciting day.

Clear Path for Veterans New England, Rotary Club of Ayer, Shirley, Harvard & Devens, and Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley have teamed together to support the Clear Path for Veterans New England Dogs2Vets Program which supports the placement of well-trained service dogs with veterans in need.

For more information about Clear Path and its programs visit: www.clearpathne.org

I am attaching the Dogfest Festival Flyer so you can learn more about this Festival.  If you or someone you know would like to be a Vendor please use this link.  There is no charge for non-profits and a $50 fee for others.


Thank you, we appreciate it. We hope you might join us.
Dolores Alberghini

President - Rotary Club of Ayer, Shirley, Harvard & Devens 

Dogfest & Music Festival - August 22
Dogfest & Music Festival - August 22