Site Visit to a Local Foundation
To understand the workings of a large foundation that distributes major capital gifts and programmatic gifts like scholarships for higher education.
Duration:
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Objectives:
Students will:
- Understand the difference between large and small foundations and their recipients
- Meet with major civic leaders who influence decisions on addressing community and statewide problems
- Continue discussion on careers in nonprofits – foundations
- Learn about major grant proposals and how decisions are made regarding approvals or denials
Materials:
Brochures and sample applications from each foundation are distributed.
Instructions:
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Speaker explains the different goals of each foundation type, information about his / her foundation, and how major grant awards are distributed.
Assessment:
In class discussion, students are asked to explain the difference between small community operational grants and major capital grants.