JCCF will be hosting three (3) trainings or workshops this summer.  The first workshop is free and we'll be partnering with PACF, the Sisters Health Foundation, and United Way.  It is open to Jackson County, as well as other counties. Workshops #2 & #3 are by JCCF only, limited to Jackson County groups and the registration is separate. To participate you must submit the attached form and pay the non-refundable $25 fee by June 12, 2023.  Anyone can attend workshops.  Only nonprofits, public entities or fund holders qualify for grant funding.

Rules:  We recommend attending all three workshops, and submit a JCCF, Inc. fall grant application by September 15, 2023, to qualify for any grant award in this program.  Must have at least one representative at each workshop.  

Schedule of Program

May                Announce training dates

June  27             First Training

July   11            Second Training

August   22        Third Training

September 15^th        JCCF, Inc. Grant Application Deadline

First Training Session, June 27th 2023

“Who we are and what we do?”  A training on the foundation and how you too can start or improve your nonprofit.

• Listen to speakers talk about how to run a successful organization.  Running a not-for-profit organization like a for profit organization.  Meaning: manage it like any other business.
  1. Have a plan and be goal oriented, work in phases, have the right controls in place.
  2. Cover the importance of being accountable and resourceful
  3. Find good volunteers or personal assistants (software savvy, technology savvy)
• We will provide a Q&A Session and check list with the steps to start a new nonprofit.
• We will provide a tip of the trade sheet on ways to improve an existing nonprofit.  The does and don’ts.  Successes and Failures.  Keeping up with tax filings and necessary reports.

 Second Training Session, July 11th 2023

“Finding a genie in a bottle!”  Helping nonprofits find other grant makers to grant their request.  A training on helping nonprofits find other grant makers like the foundation.  Most importantly a training on how to complete a qualifying grant application.

• Listen to speakers from other grant making organizations and foundations discuss important topics and guidelines about their grant funding and how to apply.
• We will have a grant writing session to educate you on the proper methods to complete a JCCF, Inc. application.
• We will provide a tip of the trade sheet on ways to improve your grant writing skills.   The does and don’ts.  Successes and Failures.  A check list to use each year with important deadlines, tax filings, forms, and reports that will be usefully when completing most grant applications.
• Submit a completed grant application by September 15^th to qualify for a JCCF, Inc. fall grant.  All applications will be put in JCCF, Inc’s 2022 Fall Grant Cycle.  Applicants must have a qualifying project or program and a completed application request for a chance to receive a grant award from our fall grant cycle.  NO guarantee that your request will be funded.

Third Training Session, August 22nd 2023

“Putting Fun in Fundraising.”  Educating nonprofits on adverting in today's changing world.  Give them information on new ways to connect with their donors and volunteers.

• Have a forum with service providers from the adverting, social media, and web design markets to inform nonprofits on cost effective ways to increase their organizations exposure and awareness.
• Tip of the trade sheet that has different fundraising ideas and special events that works for different genres.  How to target your advertising market and Useful online platforms.