Letter of Inquiry and Giving Guide Workshop February 12, 2018
Meeting Agenda Welcome What is CFT all about? Philanthropy Team Introductions CFT Services for Nonprofits CFT Funding Sources What s New in 2018? CFT Giving Guide CFT Discretionary Grants through the LOI Q & A
What CFT s Story?
Communities Foundation of Texas was founded in 1953 on a simple notion: that everyday, we have an opportunity to make tomorrow better.
Our WHY is simple We exist to nurture thriving communities for all
We amplify the impact of resources
The Philanthropy Team
Our Team CELESTE ARISTA GLOVER
Our Team WENDE BURTON
Our Team TINA LIN
Our Team ASHLEY MCIVER
LORI PRICE
Our Team STEFANIE VALENZUELA
Our Team GALEN SMITH
Our Team SARAH COTTON NELSON
Relationships Team Ambassadors
Our Team SARAH HIGDON
Our Team SEJAL DESAI
HOW do you get a grant from CFT?
Our Organization
What all is funded through CFT? Total Grants Paid for Fiscal Year 2017: $109 million
Grants Powered by CFT
Understanding CFT s Funding Sources
Donor-Driven Grantmaking Donor- Advised Designated Scholarship Agency Donor makes ongoing recommendations about grants (donations) to any public charity Donor establishes fund for a specific nonprofit organization or charitable purpose Donor establishes the fund for awarding educational support to individuals https://www.cftexas.org/cft-scholarships Nonprofit organization establishes a fund for itself to outsource the financial management of its assets
Powered by CFT: Foundation s Discretion Caruth Foundation Field of Interest Mr. Caruth left his money to support: 1) public safety, 2) education, and 3) health and medical research Grantmaking currently closed for strategy renovation. CFT uses assets to meet charitable needs in a specific area (e.g. Fund for Animals) Discretionary Funds left by donors without restrictions for highest and best use across the community.
What else does CFT have to offer? (before we dive into the nitty-gritty of our grantmaking)
North Texas Giving Day 2018 Kickoff Registration April 23 NTGD Registration Opens May 30 Kickoffs run from May 30 to June 7
CFT services for nonprofits 1. Nonprofit Agency Funds: Many nonprofits create funds at CFT because our oversight and experience lessens the burden on nonprofit boards to manage market fluctuations and investment managers. 2. Other Services: Through CFT, nonprofits often can access a broader range of investment alternatives than they could on their own for their agency reserve or endowment: Liquidate valuable complex assets from donors for org support Receive and manage large gift or estate gift that can provide perpetual support Assist with deferred giving vehicles such as charitable remainder trusts Provide timely reports and online fund access 24/7 Host site visits for CFT fund holders
CFT services to support volunteer needs CFT4B (www.cft4b.org) works with small to mid sized companies and facilitates community engagement and business philanthropy. Plug N Plays: Monthly Volunteer Events Custom Volunteer Projects: Ongoing Freedom Day: September 11 and 15, 2018 Drives Holiday Volunteer/Needs Curated List
What s New in 2018!
What s New in 2018 LOI Giving Guide LOI Separate processes Giving Guide PDF Application by Sector Online Application
Giving Guide Application Process
Can I Apply to the Giving Guide? To participate in CFT s Giving Guide process, the applicant must meet all of the following criteria: Eligibility Have a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt designation from the Internal Revenue Service that has been active for two years. At least 50% of the population served by the grant must be residents of Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Collin or Rockwall Counties You do NOT have to have an active North Texas Giving Day profile to participate. Deadline March 1, 2018 at 5:00 PM
Purpose of Giving Guide for Agencies The Giving Guide Program gives agencies a way to provide CFT staff with a short description of your agency and its 2018 focus areas for us to share with donors the opportunity for you to directly inform donors and other community stakeholders about agency activities and needs public exposure via the comprehensive online Giving Guide (for agencies that meet eligibility criteria)
What s New with the Giving Guide Complete summary online
What s New with the Giving Guide
What s New with the Giving Guide
What Does the Giving Guide Look Like?
CFT Giving Guide
CFT Discretionary Grants through the LOI Process
Powered by CFT: Foundation s Discretion Caruth Foundation Field of Interest Mr. Caruth left his money to support: 1) public safety, 2) education, and 3) health and medical research Grantmaking currently closed for strategy renovation. CFT uses assets to meet charitable needs in a specific area (e.g. Fund for Animals) Discretionary Funds left by donors without restrictions for highest and best use across the community.
Letter of Inquiry Older Adults Human-Animal Connection Special Interest Funds Community Services (Arts & Culture, Social Services, Veterans, Youth) Health Environment Racial Equity Due March 1 Due March 1 Due March 1 Due April 20 Due June 1 Due June 1 Due Sep 1 New Racial Equity LOI deadline is Dec 5, 2018
Priority Criteria for Discretionary Grants Consider whether your agency has a request that matches any of the following priority criteria: Does the request address a key issue in the community? Is there reliable data and/or information to substantiate the community need? Is the need particularly timely, and is the reason well documented? Is the intended impact of the project measureable? Does the request include collaborative efforts to achieve greater impact? Does the request include strategic, research-driven programs and initiatives?
Niche Area Funding Available CFT has specific funding available for the following purposes: education and training of student nurses financial education for widows fundamental theology schools medical research related to cancer or heart disease scholarships for blind individuals STEM education for girls programs that use technology to serve people with barriers to reading due to low vision or learning differences Collin County Fund for programs with participants with at least 75% Collin County residents If your organization provides programs or services in any of these areas, we highly encourage you to submit an LOI request in that particular area.
Q & A