<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Bummer it is not in person. I wont do virtual <div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Aug 2, 2021, at 8:13 AM, STUART Sheri * OPRD via OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers@omls.oregon.gov> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D">Ready, Set, Grant - Oregon Main Street: Getting Your Organization Funding-Ready<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Join RDI in October/November 2021 for a series of five virtual sessions targeted to Main Street downtown associations in Oregon. Classes will be designed for volunteers and staff working in rural Oregon downtowns
who are new to fundraising and grant writing, or those who wish to brush up on their skills. This is a great opportunity to learn how you can find funding to support your Main Street activities!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">A limited number of organizations will be eligible to receive one-on-one coaching from Kristin Monahan of Kelley Nonprofit Consulting.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Registration is open here: <a href="http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eiceyd1beec96147&llr=lgzgj4sab">
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eiceyd1beec96147&llr=lgzgj4sab</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">The registration fee is $50. The Ready, Set, Grant, website is:
<a href="https://rdiinc.org/ready-set-grant/">https://rdiinc.org/ready-set-grant/</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">Session 1 -- Wednesday, October 20: 10 am – 1 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">"Building Blocks for Funding Success"<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">This 3-hour introductory session covers all your nonprofit needs to make your organization and funding requests appealing to potential funders. We’ll provide a brief overview of important building blocks, including
Board Governance, Strategic Planning, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Project Planning, and Building Partnerships. Learn what funders look for in your proposals to make sure you are a thriving, healthy organization.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">Session 2 -- Wednesday, October 27: 10 am – 12 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">"Budgeting Strategies for Organization and Project Success"<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Learn how to translate your organization and project goals into financial plans that are ready for funding. We will cover preparing program budgets for funders, allocation of overhead and indirect costs, how
to handle volunteers and other in-kind support, and tying your program budget to an overall organization budget. Creating realistic, actionable program budgets is an important step in preparing successful funding proposals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">Session 3 -- Wednesday, November 3: 10 am – 12 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">"Finding Funding and Diversifying Revenue Streams"<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">So you have a project plan, now what? We’ll learn the basics of funder research, including types of funders, research sources, and how grant funding fits into the different revenue streams for your nonprofit.
In addition, we’ll cover maintaining relationships with your donors and funders to ensure your organization is successful in the long-term.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">Session 4 -- Wednesday, November 10: 10 am – 12 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">"Grant Funding Basics"<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">This session will be designed for nonprofit volunteers and staff who are new to grant funding. We’ll provide an overview of grant roles and responsibilities, common grant proposal elements, and types of grant
opportunities. The session will include a grant planning checklist to determine whether you are ready to apply for grants for your program or initiative.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">Session 5 -- Wednesday, November 17: 10 am – 12 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">"Meet the Funders"<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">An opportunity to hear from funders firsthand. Panelists will share what makes a good proposal, how funding decisions are made, and will answer questions from attendees. Participants will have the opportunity
to introduce their organization/project.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> STUART Sheri * OPRD <<a href="mailto:Sheri.Stuart@oregon.gov">Sheri.Stuart@oregon.gov</a>>
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, July 22, 2021 1:01 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Freya Hendrickson <<a href="mailto:fhendrickson@rdiinc.org">fhendrickson@rdiinc.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> RE: RDI Q2 Impact Snapshot and Program Calendar<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Absolutely – happy to share the info over the OMS listserv and through our other channels!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Freya Hendrickson <<a href="mailto:fhendrickson@rdiinc.org">fhendrickson@rdiinc.org</a>>
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, July 22, 2021 11:56 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> STUART Sheri * OPRD <<a href="mailto:Sheri.Stuart@oregon.gov">Sheri.Stuart@oregon.gov</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> RE: RDI Q2 Impact Snapshot and Program Calendar<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Hi Sheri,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Thank you! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I am in the process of getting registration set up and creating materials for the Oregon Main Street RSG. FYI, we got good responses to the poll about timing for these sessions. Most folks were available for
virtual sessions on Wednesday mornings starting at 10am. I’ll reach out directly to those who answered the poll with registration info soon; can I also send you the details to share with additional Main St folks?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I’m looking forward to this program and to talking with you soon!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Warmly,<br>
Freya<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> STUART Sheri * OPRD <<a href="mailto:Sheri.Stuart@oregon.gov">Sheri.Stuart@oregon.gov</a>>
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, July 22, 2021 11:27 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Freya Hendrickson <<a href="mailto:fhendrickson@rdiinc.org">fhendrickson@rdiinc.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> RE: RDI Q2 Impact Snapshot and Program Calendar<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks so much for sharing – super great info and glad to have the calendar! Wow – what an impactful year so far on the RDI front.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Freya Hendrickson <<a href="mailto:fhendrickson@rdiinc.org">fhendrickson@rdiinc.org</a>>
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, July 22, 2021 10:07 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Freya Hendrickson <<a href="mailto:fhendrickson@rdiinc.org">fhendrickson@rdiinc.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> RDI Q2 Impact Snapshot and Program Calendar<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Greetings!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Attached you will find RDI’s Q2 Impact Snapshot based on year-to-date data, as well as our Program Calendar for Q2 and the remainder of 2021.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please reach out with any questions about either document, or for more details about any upcoming events.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best wishes,<br>
Freya<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#283C46">Freya Hendrickson</span></b><span style="color:#283C46"> <br>
</span><span style="color:#002060">Impact and Networks Manager</span><span style="color:#283C46"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.rdiinc.org/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:#006600">Rural Development Initiatives</span></b></a><b><span style="color:#006600">, Inc.</span></b><span style="color:#283C46"><br>
</span><span style="color:#002060">Office: 458-215-8396 x4 | </span><a href="mailto:fhendrickson@rdiinc.org"><span style="color:#002060">fhendrickson@rdiinc.org</span></a><span style="color:#002060">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">Cell: 978-491-1430<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">91017 S Willamette Street<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">Coburg, OR 97408<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="color:#006600">RDI strengthens rural people, places, and economies in the Pacific Northwest.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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