Does your idea or project need oversight, some mentoring and a way to collect donations? If your project is a good fit with UCP’s mission and non-profit status and is approved by the UCP board of directors, a “Fiscal Sponsorship” agreement could be just what you need. If you already have an organization in place and just need help with back office or administrative support, such as collecting and disbursing funds, a “Fiscal Agency” agreement could be set up. More Information…
Examples of the services include:
Fiscal Sponsorship for the Friends of the Pine Valley Fair to build the new Halfway Fair Exhibit Hall.
Fiscal Agency for the Panhandle Fair Board to repair the women’s restrooms at the Fairgrounds.
PROVIDE ACCESS TO TRAININGS FOR PROJECTS and ORGANIZATIONS
BOARD BUILDING and RUNNING PRODUCTIVE MEETINGS
UCP can provide advice, informal one-on-one training and half day professional retreats to support the viability of community groups and small projects. Our trainings emphasize meeting leadership and effectiveness which can boost member satisfaction, new member recruitment and the general usefulness of your meetings. UCP can also provide access to targeted instruction in fundraising, social media, recruitment and other topics. Matching funds or small grants may be available for trainings offered by other organizations.
CONVENING AND FACILITATION
CONNECTING PROJECTS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO RESOURCES OUTSIDE THE AREA
UCP can help you connect with resources and personnel to help your cause. We’ll share skills for navigating the network of community and financial development organizations — locally, regionally and online — so that you can create the relationships you need to bring your project to life. We also offer support services for building bridges and expanding working relationships between local Panhandle organizations and community groups.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
UCP can help you figure out how to move an idea from dream to reality – also called “Project Development”. This might include providing a chance to share your idea in a supportive, mentor-based setting; identifying issues that could make your idea stronger; suggesting “next steps” for developing a project; connecting you with resources helpful to your project; providing grant writing tips and review services; and providing seed-funding to help you get started.
Examples of how individuals and organizations have used UCP’s Project Development service range from simple to complex:
Organizations:
Pine Valley Community Museum – UCP shared information on how to conduct an Annual Meeting.
Clear Creek Music Festival – UCP provided ideas, options and a step-by-step outline for how to set up their organization as either a stand-alone non-profit or as a project of an existing, educational institution.
Halfway Recycling – UCP offered a “matching grant” and feedback on how to set up a business plan for sustainable funding.
Individuals with questions:
How can I set up an equine sanctuary?
How do you organize a “community bottled-water feature”?
How could we fund a community gun-range?
How do I organize an event to bring information to our community about issues that impact local residents?
SMALL AND MICRO GRANTING SEED MONEY FOR LOCAL PROJECTS
UCP provides small grants, usually $500 or less, for community-led projects that address the vision, mission and values of UCP. Application guidelines including forms, application dates, the evaluation process and current funding priorities are available on the UCP webpage, or by request.
FUNDRAISING AND CROWDFUNDING
Coaching and some setup help if needed.
WEB AND INTERNET ASSISTANCE
assistance creating social media accounts for your organization(Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)
assistance spreading your message on social media
space for a project page on the UCP website
online donation acceptance with tax deduction receipts
online event registration and ticketing
setting up a crowdfunding project
setting up a secure email discussion list for your board
Services
FISCAL AGENCY AND FISCAL SPONSORSHIP
Does your idea or project need oversight, some mentoring and a way to collect donations? If your project is a good fit with UCP’s mission and non-profit status and is approved by the UCP board of directors, a “Fiscal Sponsorship” agreement could be just what you need. If you already have an organization in place and just need help with back office or administrative support, such as collecting and disbursing funds, a “Fiscal Agency” agreement could be set up. More Information…
Examples of the services include:
Fiscal Sponsorship for the Friends of the Pine Valley Fair to build the new Halfway Fair Exhibit Hall.
Fiscal Agency for the Panhandle Fair Board to repair the women’s restrooms at the Fairgrounds.
PROVIDE ACCESS TO TRAININGS FOR PROJECTS and ORGANIZATIONS
BOARD BUILDING and RUNNING PRODUCTIVE MEETINGS
UCP can provide advice, informal one-on-one training and half day professional retreats to support the viability of community groups and small projects. Our trainings emphasize meeting leadership and effectiveness which can boost member satisfaction, new member recruitment and the general usefulness of your meetings. UCP can also provide access to targeted instruction in fundraising, social media, recruitment and other topics. Matching funds or small grants may be available for trainings offered by other organizations.
CONVENING AND FACILITATION
CONNECTING PROJECTS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO RESOURCES OUTSIDE THE AREA
UCP can help you connect with resources and personnel to help your cause. We’ll share skills for navigating the network of community and financial development organizations — locally, regionally and online — so that you can create the relationships you need to bring your project to life. We also offer support services for building bridges and expanding working relationships between local Panhandle organizations and community groups.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
UCP can help you figure out how to move an idea from dream to reality – also called “Project Development”. This might include providing a chance to share your idea in a supportive, mentor-based setting; identifying issues that could make your idea stronger; suggesting “next steps” for developing a project; connecting you with resources helpful to your project; providing grant writing tips and review services; and providing seed-funding to help you get started.
Examples of how individuals and organizations have used UCP’s Project Development service range from simple to complex:
Organizations:
Pine Valley Community Museum – UCP shared information on how to conduct an Annual Meeting.
Clear Creek Music Festival – UCP provided ideas, options and a step-by-step outline for how to set up their organization as either a stand-alone non-profit or as a project of an existing, educational institution.
Halfway Recycling – UCP offered a “matching grant” and feedback on how to set up a business plan for sustainable funding.
Individuals with questions:
How can I set up an equine sanctuary?
How do you organize a “community bottled-water feature”?
How could we fund a community gun-range?
How do I organize an event to bring information to our community about issues that impact local residents?
SMALL AND MICRO GRANTING SEED MONEY FOR LOCAL PROJECTS
UCP provides small grants, usually $500 or less, for community-led projects that address the vision, mission and values of UCP. Application guidelines including forms, application dates, the evaluation process and current funding priorities are available on the UCP webpage, or by request.
FUNDRAISING AND CROWDFUNDING
Coaching and some setup help if needed.
WEB AND INTERNET ASSISTANCE
Contact Us if you have any questions.
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