Classes for Non-Profits
The City of Fresno Resource Development Services
United Way of Fresno County (UWFC) has been committed to improving the quality of life for people in Fresno County since 1924. Most recently the Board of Directors adopted a vision and mission statement that directly reflects the strategic alignment of the organization to mobilize the caring power of communities and make long-lasting impact in community conditions.
Long-lasting change in community conditions only comes as communities are mobilized; revenue streams flow to fund needed programs and services; and non-profits have the capacity to deliver services that not only fill a need, but provide the support for growth and self-sufficiency.
The City of Fresno has granted UWFC the Resource Development Services (RDS) grant to build the capacity of non-profit organizations in Fresno City . We cannot recall a time in the history of our state and nation when the challenge of capacity building and sustainability for non-profits has been greater or the need more evident.
In 2010 United Way of Fresno County is committed to building the capacity of non-profits for sustainability through the RDS Program through the following avenues:
Proposal Development (Grant Writing Class)
Proposal Development classes for non-profit organizations serving residents of the City of Fresno are offered every other month. These basic classes teach non-profit staff how to apply for funding through the grant making process. The classes are supported by a dedicated library/office at United Way of Fresno County with computer access to research foundations; reference books and online tutorials. In addition, organizations may request mentoring support and/or counseling on how to choose and develop relationships with funders and write a winning proposal.
Proposal Development Class Schedule
The next proposal development class will be held on DATE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. Please check back at a later date. Thank you.
Organizations interested, please contact Yvonne Freve at 559.243.3668 or yfreve@unitedwayfresno.org.
Roadmap to Sustainability
UWFC will identify and begin to work with a limited number of non-profit organizations in the City of Fresno to build their capacity and strengthen their sustainability. These organizations will have an opportunity to participate in a program of classes; workshops; forums; conversational lunches; and organizational assessment. At the end of this program the non-profits who participate will have a strategic analysis of their organization; strategic alignment of their programs; funding; volunteers; organization; and staff. Non-profit organizations who want to strengthen their infrastructure should contact to Yvonne Freve at 559.243.3668 or yfreve@unitedwayfresno.org .
Talkfest 2010
Informal conversations based on emerging topics of interest and need during the 2010 year. A focus on collaborative building and relevant subjects to leading; managing; forming; and sustaining a non-profit organization are planned. Talkfest 2010 will be scheduled impromptu. Please contact Yvonne Freve for more information at 559.243.3668 or yfreve@unitedwayfresno.org .
For More Information:
To learn more about the RDS program or register for classes, please contact Yvonne Freve , Vice President Community Impact for United Way of Fresno County at 559.243.3668 or email yfreve@unitedwayfresno.org .
All classes will be held at the United Way of Fresno County offices located at 4949 E. Kings Canyon Road, Fresno CA 93727.
Yvonne Freve
Vice President Community Impact
United Way of Fresno County
Yvonne Freve has more than 20 years experience developing funding proposals and has worked with school districts, community organizations and non-profits across the county to secure funding, launch initiatives and build sustainable programs. Freve has a Masters Degree in Education and is certified in program evaluation by the American Evaluation Association.
Patricia A. (Pat) Clary
President/CEO
United Way of Fresno County
Pat Clary has more than 25 years experience in the non-profit industry; as a Manager; Founder; and President/CEO. 11 of the 25 years were spent training and educating professionals in personal, professional and business development processes and practices for nonprofit management in conference, retreat, workshop and symposium settings. Her field of expertise is business and leadership development.
Prior to joining United Way of Fresno County as the President/CEO in April of 2008, she served as the Senior Vice President, Resource Development of the Riverside, California based, United Wayof the Inland Valleys . Clary s career with United Waybegan with Orange County s United Wayin Southern California , a United Wayraising over $24 million dollars annually. Clary has a Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Management and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Business Management.
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