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This presentation was given by Program Associate Jeff Baird Jan. 6, 2012.
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Rasmuson Foundation
Working as a catalyst to promote a better life for Alaskans.
Tier 1 Training Workshop
Jeff [email protected]
Tier 1 GrantsRequests of up to $25,000:• Applications accepted and reviewed year-round; • Awards made monthly;• Includes capital, technology, capacity building, program expansion and creative
works.
2011 Grantmaking
90 Tier 1 grants awarded; Over $1.6 million awarded to Alaska-based organizations. ( a $17,777
average); About 60% of grants made to organizations outside of Anchorage.
Goals for 2012
Increase number of awards made by 25%; Increase total amount awarded to $2.23 million.
Who we fund
Alaska-based 501(c)(3)s or government agencies with year-plus of financials
Who We Don’t Fund: Generally, schools and churches Individuals (except for Individual Artist Awards); Organizations planning to redistribute funds;
Politically-affiliated organizations;
Discriminatory organizations;
What we don’t fund
Core government functions such as roads, utilities, and public safety; Operating expenses; Deficits, or debt reduction; Endowments; Scholarships; Fund-raising events or sponsorships; Reimbursement for items already purchased; Emerging technologies.
Evaluation Criteria
Organizational track record; Fiscal and management capacity; An active board; Community support and benefit; Sources of financial support; Project implementation and sustainability feasibility.
How it works
Grants are processed within 90 days; You can have 1 open Tier 1 grant at a time; Project has to be completed within 1 year – no extensions! Easy reporting process
Things to think about:
100% board giving
Community benefit
Funding diversity
Right request? Operating expense vs. capital project
Project ready to go
Call first
Types of Grants: Capital Grants
Great way to start a relationship with the Foundation; 80% (65) of the 90 grants were for capital/renovations.
Bunnell Street Arts Center
Project Budget:
Rasmuson Foundation $9,000Old Inlet Trading Post $5,000Volunteer labor $2,800Bunnell Street Arts Center $1,200Total Project $18,000
• Description: Gallery improvements and furniture
Application Strengths:• Volunteer labor significantly lowered project cost; • Respected organization
Tip: Lease terms – spell them out.
Girdwood Nordic Ski Club
Girdwood 20/20Anchorage HLBIndividualsState of Alaska Parks & Rec Anchorage Parks & Rec National Park Service Moose’s Tooth Alpine Air Alaska
Trail construction • Secured funding: $351,929 • Rasmuson Contribution: $18,000
Application Strength• Amount of work done prior to Rasmuson ask;• Well-planned application.
Tip: Explain how you will maintain/sustain project.
Anchorage Trail CareAmerican Hiking Society Conoco Phillips GCI REI Atwood Foundation Wells Fargo U.S. Forest Service RAC
Funding Sources Contacted
Kenai Peninsula Food Bank
Renovation of Fireweed Diner’s kitchen
Application Strength:• Organization provides obvious benefits to Alaskans;• Long history with the Foundation. First grant made in1997 for $3,300.
Tip: $25,000 awards are the exception.
Project Budget:
Rasmuson Foundation: $25,000Total Project $112,000
Ionia
Project Budget:
Rasmuson Foundation: $20,092Mental Health Trust: $21,000Ionia: $8,950 Total Project $56,142
Installation of sprinkler system
Application Strengths:• Support from trusted partner and industry
expert;• Well-articulated need
Tip: Is there any way to partner on a project with another community organization?
1. Start by calling staff;
2. The Foundation will pay for technology consultant
3. Applicant can submit a request after technology strategy/plan adopted.
Technology Requests
Alaska Museum of Natural History
Project Budget:
Rasmuson Foundation $20,943Museum $3,130Total Project $24,073
Technology upgrades
Application Strength:• Technology replacement fund designated• 5-year plan in place
Tip: Technology consulting takes time andresources. Do you have enough of both takeadvantage of it?
Capacity building
Funding to help organizations address critical internal issues. Examples include: Strategic/business planning, board development,
feasibility studies, audience development.
Alaska SeaLife CenterSupport to attend out-state conference
Application Strengths: Request contributed to ASC’s pursuit of field
accreditation. Had significant dollars designated for travel and personnel development.
Tip: Request should be part of a development strategy. We do not like “stand alone” requests.
Project Budget:Rasmuson Foundation $5,000SeaLife Center $3,339Total Project $8,339
Creative Works
Funding to support the creation and publication of films, documentaries, books, exhibits and other cultural works.
Strong Alaska-specific context
University of Alaska FoundationUniversity of Alaska Press
Printing expenses to publish a book titled "My Wrangell Mountains”.
Application Strength: Unique subject matter
Tip: Requests commonly have an educational component
Project Budget:
Rasmuson Foundation: $25,000UA Press: $10,050Total Project $35,050
Program Expansion
Funds to support growth into areas related to expertise; Broad impact.
Anchorage MuseumDescription: True North Exhibit
Application Strengths:• Natural fit with what museum is already doing• Sector leader
Tip: These should be initiated by established organization
Project Budget:Rasmuson Foundation: $19,000Alaska Air $4,000BP $10,000Alaska Design Forum $5,000Total Project $38,000
Rasmuson Online
Connect with us
Questions?
Call us: Jeff Baird, 297-2831
Rasmuson Foundationwww.rasmuson.org
301 West Northern Lights Blvd.Suite 400
Anchorage, AK 99503(907) 297-2700
(877) 366-2700 (toll-free within Alaska)[email protected]
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