The Community Foundation Strategic Alignment grant program invests in the exploration and/or implementation of strategic alignment strategies between two or more nonprofit organizations in coming together to enhance systemic support around a community issue/priority, align operations/programming, or deepen partnerships.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
State: Iowa
City: Des Moines
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
Size of the Grant: up to $25,000
Details:
Strategic alignment could be defined as coordination (formal relationships around specific efforts or programs that leverage efficiency and effectiveness for individual organizations) or collaboration (pooled or jointly secured resources with defined and measured outcomes that have social impact beyond one organization).
Examples of well-aligned projects:
- Exploration and/or implementation of shared staffing between organizations
- Facilitated dialog between multiple boards considering a merger
- Collective planning/assessment among multiple partners seeking to address a community issue
Projects that may be a better fit for the Capacity Building grant program:
- Strategic planning and visioning for the nonprofit
- Succession and talent pipeline planning to ensure organizational leadership
- Financial scenario/business planning for stability
- Fund development/marketing strategy development (excluding feasibility studies) Projects not eligible or competitive for the Strategic Alignment grant program may be a better fit for our GIVEdsm platform.
Examples might include:
- Ongoing annual operating and program expenses
- Capital infrastructure projects (bricks and mortar)
- Sectarian religious programs promoting a particular faith
- Tactical items such as hardware/equipment, collateral materials, donor management software or website development
Funding Information
Applicants may apply for up to $25,000.
For more information, visit Strategic Alignment Grants.
