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December 2019

Organizational Effectiveness Community Grants

Organizational Effectiveness

Last year when West Marin Fund asked local non-profits what tools they needed to improve their effectiveness, the responses flowed in: a new web site, an updated computer system, a new app. These were simple, well-defined requests, examples where a few thousand dollars could make a qualitative difference in how these organizations reach and serve their community, raise money and utilize precious staff time.
West Marin Fund
December 2, 2019
Highlights FY 18-19 Reporting

Highlights FY 18-19

Photo © BlairGoodwin.com Our Plans for 2020 With your support, we plan to accomplish the following: Award $700,000 in grants, to include: $175,000 in community grants to local nonprofits to advance rural livelihoods in West Marin $175,000 through our donor advised funds to help bridge the educational achievement gap and support youth in West Marin $100,000 to support early childhood equity for 0-5 year olds in West Marin $50,000 to support women & girls’ empowerment $10,000 for students to award to local nonprofits through our Giving Through Youth program Strengthen local nonprofits to enhance the long-term wellbeing and quality of life for all in coastal West Marin by offering free workshops and services, in particular: A three-day training over four weeks for nonprofit leaders and board members Help with HR matters, such as changes in employment law, staff recruitment and retention, and when to use consultants Training in financial management and fundraising Download Highlights
West Marin Fund
December 2, 2019