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THE SOSY PROGRAM
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Through this program, GLCYD is working with many small faith and
community-based organizations to help them strengthen their capacity
to achieve their missions. Communities across the U.P. will benefit
as nonprofits deliver improved services and programs.
Organizations can build their capacity by:
• Increasing their effectiveness and sustainability
• Enhancing their ability to provide social services
• Expanding their organizations
• Diversifying their funding sources
• Creating collaborations
• Better serving those most in need
Capacity Building Definition: Those activities
and resources that focus on increasing an organization’s effectiveness
in accomplishing its mission. It does NOT include direct service delivery
or fundraising.
The SOSY Program will focus on capacity building within four critical
areas:
o Leadership Development
o Organizational Development
o Program Development
o Community Engagement
Examples of Potential Training and Consulting Topics
• Workshops – covering the four critical areas
listed above (Workshop Schedule and Descriptions)
• Consulting (also called Technical Assistance, or
TA) – covering at least two of the four critical areas
• Subawards – funds organizations can use to help
fill gaps of additional capacity building needs
*** Workshop Resources *** (PowerPoint Presentations, handouts, etc.)
*** Federal Grant Workshop *** (Tuesday, May 11, 2010; Register by April 11, 2010; Registration Form)
Cost: GLCYD has received a federal grant under the
CCF Demonstration Program. There are no charges assessed to individuals
or organizations; rather organizations make a commitment to an investment
of time to receive services.
Priority was given to U.P. nonprofit organizations that met the
following criteria:
• Less than$500,000 operating budget
• Have not historically received Federal funds
• That work with the following areas:
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at-risk youth
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Native American youth
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low-income individuals seeking to gain greater access to State and
Federal benefits and tax credits
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low-income individuals seeking to secure and retain employment, earn
higher wages, and transition
from welfare to work or obtain better-quality jobs
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low-income individuals and families in need of financial education,
credit counseling, and access to
individual development accounts and other asset building
strategies
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the homeless
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elders in need
Questions? Contact: Amy Quinn, (906) 228-8919 ext. 21 or aquinn@glcyd.org
The
SOSY Program