Northeast Cluster of Unitarian Universalist Congregations

Florida District, UUA

When Might Applying for a Grant

be the Next Step for Your Group? 

Keys to Effective Community Outreach

Saturday, April 27, 2013, 9:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

First Unitarian Church of Orlando

1901 E. Robinson St., Orlando, FL 32803

Join the Northeast Cluster for a Workshop on Grant Planning, Grant Writing, and Grant Record Keeping.  This Workshop will discuss planning and preparing outreach grants only, rather than UUA funding for building or membership building. 

Participants will….

Review the essential components of a grant

Discuss how community partnerships strengthen programs

Learn to develop outcomes measurements for outreach programs

Learn about developing ongoing funding for programs

Learn to plan for after the grant money is spent

Participants will also . . .

Receive information about UUA grant opportunities

Hear about UU Florida congregations’ experiences with grants

Will be given practice deciding if a grant opportunity is appropriate for a group and   apply essential steps of grant planning and grant writing in breakout sessions.

Brief Business Meeting at 2:45 p.m.             

Electing the next Cluster coordinator

Approving new accounting arrangements

Events and topics of interest for next year

Cost: $15.00 for event and lunch.  Reservation deadline: Friday, April 19, 2013

Register on-line by credit card starting April 1 go to www.OrlandoUU.org, look for the grey  “Social Justice” header on the right side of the front page, and click on the link for the NE Cluster event) or send a check (payable to FLD-UUA, with “NE Cluster meeting” in the memo line) to Martha Hartgering c/o First Unitarian Church of Orlando, 1901 E. Robinson St.,  Orlando, FL 32803.  For more information: call Martha at (352) 242-2437.

About the Presenter:

Marilyn L. Donnellan is a nationally known consultant, trainer, executive coach and motivational speaker. During her 30-year tenure with United Way, she spearheaded resource development strategies in small to mid-sized communities. She is currently facilitating a series of workshops on nonprofit management sponsored by the Community Foundation of South Lake.  She has written three books in use around the world:  Core Elements of a Successful Nonprofit, The Hour Series of Guides for Nonprofit Management, and The Complete Guide to Church Management. 

http://necluster.uufg.org/

UUA Trustee Tidbits

Joan Lund; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

It's that time of year for the Florida District Assembly, to be my last one as your UUA District Trustee. In fact after General Assembly (GA) this year there will be no more District UUA Trustees, because several years ago GA voted (at the recommendation of the UUA Trustees) that our UUA Board become smaller ... all part of policy governance. The UUA Nominating Committee will be responsible for the slate of Trustees, after a period of transition. And as you know there is a vibrant regional services plan already in operation. My tenure on the UUA Board has had far more ups than downs, and never have I worked with finer, more dedicated colleagues - and for that I am ever grateful.

The column will be short this month because later in April I will be traveling to Boston for the last time as a Trustee for one of our four meetings a year; most likely I will have more to write about in May. Now I wish to encourage you to attend the District Annual Meeting in Fort Myers, FL, April 12-14, theme: Leaning Toward Justice, with Dr. Mark Hicks, Professor of Religious Education at Meadville Lombard Theological School. I had the opportunity to be in a workshop with him at GA when his focus was unlearning what we have learned, then re-learning what is really true, in order to "build the world we dream of." He helped all of us to understand the workings of racism, and then how we can understand and relate to one another. There is information at the District website for registering and securing lodgings.

Also, this year, let's all go to GA in Louisville, Kentucky, June 19 - 23! This year's theme: From Promise to Commitment. Definitely, this is one of the best yearly gatherings on the planet. We worship, witness, learn, connect with old and new friends, and make policy for the Association through democratic process. Your annual congregational certification with the UUA guarantees your congregation a certain number of delegates. Another good reason for attending this year is it will be an Assembly when a new Moderator is elected. And although it will be difficult to say goodbye to Gini Courter, there are two capable candidates running for the position. As you know from last month's column, I am supporting Tamara Payne-Alex.

Please know how much I appreciate each one of you and the support I have received as your Trustee. If you have questions, comments, and/or concerns, please write or call me. Enjoy the month of April and the best to our Florida congregations.