Following the Bobilya Award Luncheon, keynote speaker Suzanne Smith will lead the Nonprofit Megatrends Workshop. Suzanne is a social entrepreneur, professor, public speaker, and the founder and CEO of Social Impact Architects—a benefit corporation that shows organizations how to maximize the potential of the social sector. She authors the top-rated blog Social TrendSpotter, which offers resources and thought leadership that align the interests of nonprofit, business, and government professionals. Her writing has been featured in Forbes, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Nonprofit Business Advisor, and other publications.

The David A. Bobilya Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Award recognizes the importance of individual board members in nonprofit organizations in four focus areas: governance, leadership, financial sustainability and program impact.

A $25,000 operating grant will be awarded to the recipient’s nominating organization.

Youth Development Grant Category

We host in-person Q&A workshops before each round of grant proposals is due.

Join us for our next workshop for the Youth Development community-based grant opportunities, with application deadlines in November 2024.

RSVPs Required

This workshop is for organizations planning to submit a grant proposal for the Youth Development grant opportunity in November 2024. Led by Dr. Mindy King, the workshop begins with an overview of the Independence Continuum and Guide to Program Outcomes. Participants will learn how data collection tools and measurement strategies affect the validity of outcome measures. We’ll also review Foellinger Foundation’s evaluation planning and reporting process, and provide detailed instructions on how to complete the Evaluation Plan required for grant applications.

Foellinger Foundation will host the next installment of the More Mission Than Money Workshop on September 11 and 12. One nonprofit staff member and one board member per organization are invited to learn from Tamela Spicer, Chief Changemaker and Principal at Intentional Catalyst, who will facilitate the workshop. This presentation will help nonprofit leaders understand their responsibilities and roles in ensuring adequate and sustainable revenue to support mission-related programming.

Foellinger Foundation will host the next installment of the More Mission Than Money Workshop on September 11 and 12. One nonprofit staff member and one board member per organization are invited to learn from Tamela Spicer, Chief Changemaker and Principal at Intentional Catalyst, who will facilitate the workshop. This presentation will help nonprofit leaders understand their responsibilities and roles in ensuring adequate and sustainable revenue to support mission-related programming.

Early Childhood Development & Family Development Grant Categories

We host in-person Q&A workshops before each round of grant proposals is due.

Join us for our next workshop for the Early Childhood Development and Family Development community-based grant opportunities, with application deadlines in August 2024.

RSVPs Required

This workshop is for organizations planning to submit a grant proposal for the Early Childhood Development or Family Development community-based grant opportunity in August 2024.
Led by Dr. Mindy King, the workshop begins with an overview of the Independence Continuum and Guide to Program Outcomes. Participants will learn how data collection tools and measurement strategies affect the validity of outcome measures. We’ll also review Foellinger Foundation’s evaluation planning and reporting process, and provide detailed instructions on how to complete the Evaluation Plan required for grant applications.

This workshop is for organizations planning to submit a grant proposal for the Early Childhood Development or Family Development community-based grant opportunity in August 2024.
Led by Dr. Mindy King, the workshop begins with an overview of the Independence Continuum and Guide to Program Outcomes. Participants will learn how data collection tools and measurement strategies affect the validity of outcome measures. We’ll also review Foellinger Foundation’s evaluation planning and reporting process, and provide detailed instructions on how to complete the Evaluation Plan required for grant applications.