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Housing Resources Inc.
In 2008, Housing Resources Inc. requested funds to assist in designing a new program and administrative headquarters.
Information on other sectors
Detailed information on investment in education, human services, and more will be posted in early 2012.
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Nonprofit Management Fund of Waukesha County
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Helpful Resources
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The Nonprofit Management Fund of Waukesha County was established in 1998 through a collaboration of foundations, corporations, and the United Way. The Fund’s mission is to improve the management effectiveness and efficiency of nonprofit organizations and increase the resources for nonprofit management in Waukesha County.
Grants will be project-specific, non-renewable, and range from $1,000 to $7,500. There will be one grant cycle in 2012. Proposals will be due by June 30. The committee will make its decisions in August.
THIS WILL BE THE FINAL GRANT CYCLE FOR THE NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT FUND OF WAUKESHA COUNTY.
Eligibility
Policies and guidelines
Apply
Evaluation
Success in Waukesha County
2007 Annual Report 2008 Annual Report 2009 Annual Report 2011 Annual Report
2007 Success Stories 2008 Success Stories 2009 Success Stories
Past Grants
The Strategic Alliance Fund of Waukesha County
Nonprofit organizations in Waukesha County have a long history of developing partnerships, including moving beyond collaboration towards integrated service delivery through strategic alliances and mergers to advance their missions. Over the years, these collaborative relationships have added value by strengthening services and reducing duplication, as well as proving to be cost effective for the long term.
Now, with continued concern about the economy, fiscal challenges, and increased competition for funding, more nonprofits are seeking cost-saving strategies to maintain and enhance programs and services.
The Nonprofit Management Fund of Waukesha County and other funding partners are encouraging nonprofits to consider partnerships, collaborations, strategic alliances or mergers to expand services and share resources with compatible organizations. By working together, nonprofit organizations can build organizational capacity and have a greater impact on the community.
Through a new funding initiative, the Strategic Alliance Fund, dollars have been earmarked to underwrite the process of considering and possibly establishing, a formal organizational collaboration, strategic alliance, or merger with at least one other nonprofit organization. This tool kit is designed to help nonprofit organizations in Waukesha County determine whether a partnership of some type would help fulfill their missions in a more cost-effective manner.
Guidelines and policies for applying to the Strategic Alliance Fund
Apply for funding, if the collaboration meets the guidelines. 
Helpful Resources when Considering a Partnership
Nonprofit partnership continuum
Principles of successful collaboration
Starting a partnership
Strategic alliance checklist
Sharing documents checklist
Selecting a consultant
BoardStar Podcasts and other resources
Case Studies from Waukesha County Nonprofits
Interfaith Senior Programs (merger)
United Way of Waukesha County (merger)
Food Pantry of Waukesha County (strategic alliance)
Waukesha Hispanic Collaborative Network (collaboration)
Waukesha County Dental Coalition (coordination)
Cooperating Congregations of Waukesha County (cooperation) |
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