Newsletter Volume VII

לקבלת העלון בעברית הקלק כאן

Congratulations to clients:

• Hut Hameshulash on a grant of $37,000 from the Glencore Foundation for their program 'A Warm Home for Girls'!
• Luba Slome Dental Center on a grant of $5,000 from Ames Family Foundation!

From CEO: David Maeir Epstein: Promote your non-profit on GuideStar

Every day, grantmakers and businesses that provide discounts or free services to nonprofit organizations come to GuideStar to check charities' tax-exempt statuses. To catch the eye of these potential donors, partners, and professionals, Guidestar offers you these tools:

• Update your GuideStar report.
• Ask your stakeholders and supporters to write a review of your organization.

The IRS will begin revoking tax-exempt status from nonprofits that failed to file three consecutive annual returns (Form 990-N, 990-EZ, 990, or 990-PF)! GuideStar can help you comply with these new regulations, as well as remain transparent to those who invest in the nonprofit industry. Read more about these upcoming changes.

Monthly Client Spotlight: The Greek Orthodox Scouts of Jaffa

In the city of Jaffa, there is racial tension, poverty, high crime and drug use. Children see this reality on the streets everyday and wonder if that is their future too. The Greek Orthodox Scouts of Jaffa (OSJ) offers an alternative.

Created and run by volunteer professionals, since 1966, the OSJ has provided a safe, warm, exciting and varied social and educational framework. Addressing all the topics that face the children in Jaffa, the OSJ encourages communal responsibility, academic success, a healthy lifestyle, culture and coexistence. The couts consist of 185 boys and girls- Christians, Jews and Muslims- politics do not enter the clubhouse doors and all activities include learning about one another's beliefs and culture.

For the second year, the OSJ will be holding its Multi Culture for All Drama Day Camp. This highly subsidized camp will once again be the highlight of the summer for 150 children of all religions who will learn to express themselves with drama, movement, speech and this year- English. There will be programs on environmental consciousness, cooking, history as well as days and trips full of fun activities.

This incredible organization is run on a shoestring budget and makes a huge impact on the youth of Jaffa. Kol Hakavod to each of you and best of luck with this year's camp! It is our deep pleasure to work with such a dedicated staff and to have been able to secure funding for their programs from the Ames Family Foundation and the International Christian Embassy. To volunteer for, learn more about, or donate to the OSJ, contact Angela.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation will be reviewing proposals in July. The goal of this foundation is to strengthen Israel as a democratic, equitable, and pluralistic society. There is a geographic focus on the Negev, a historically disadvantaged area of the country.

The Steinhardt Family Foundation giving for children-at-risk and new immigrants up to age 18 should be contacted with appropriate programs.

Contact us to learn how our knowledge and information can assist you in your resource development goals.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We are holding searches for half and full time employment opportunities in resource development within four different organizations located in Jerusalem, Hadera, and the Tel Aviv area. Please send resumes to Shlomit.

JERUSALEM COURSE MAY 24th

A few spots remain in the upcoming course beginning next week. The course focuses on grantwriting, working with foundations, and fundraising, and will take place every other week and run for six sessions. For more information, see our site or contact Bruria.

Our courses on grantwriting and fundraising are designed for the novice as well as the professional resource developer and cover all topics within this growing field. We are also accepting registration for courses in Modi'in, Haifa and the South!

We are looking to gauge interest in the possibility of taking all or portions of a course via webinar. If such an option appeals to you, please contact Bruria.


David Maeir Epstein Resource Development Consultants for Non Profits
43A Emek Refaim Jerusalem, Israel
02 563 6629 www.israelgrants.com