Event:2016/09/12 Fundraising

Fundraising WG - 12 Sep 2016

= Attendees = Laura, Mary Ann, Jenny

= Finance Update =
 * Currently in the bank: $2,218.85
 * Q: Will Omni Make It Next Month? - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PU2CZbjRDOccfu9drVvU52xYbLl640ahbPornJkTqAs/edit
 * A: Not at current rate, ~$6200 under

= Increase Event Rentals =
 * Craigslist: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/evs/5778872624.html (need better ballroom photos)
 * Peerspace: Applied, pending. $250/hr - https://www.peerspace.com

= Complexities of Donation =


 * Need to figure out how to maintain 33% charitable income
 * Possibly pass through another 501c3 to be member of llc with Omni to make purchase, be co-owner (eg FNB,SUDO)
 * $1m donation could be configured as a 0% or 2% loan with the 2% we pay returning as donation

via Jesse
"An option (if the donor / lender is willing to agree) would be to have another organization (including but not limited to Sudo Mesh -- MS could do it, too) accept the donation as an unusual grant and then that organization could purchase the building and lease it to Omni. Or you could have Omni borrow the funds and another organization accept the donation, and then have each own a portion of the building.

These solutions are more complex than having Omni own the building on its own, but solve the donation problem.

So to summarize, I think Omni and the donor need to agree on a somewhat more complex arrangement than the original idea, which was to have the donor donate $1 million and loan additional funds."

= TIMELINE =
 * Open brokerage account this week
 * Write up and sign promissory note(s)
 * Decide what 501c3 would receive the donation - sudo?
 * Put funds into escrow

= Grants =
 * Spark Plug foundation (NYC) came back with an email that the board isn't inviting us to make a full application.
 * Mary Ann sending something to HAAS Fund - http://www.haassr.org/

More Funding Leads
Play brings joy. It is beneficial for problem solving, creativity and relationships. And play is just as necessary for adults as it is for kids. But in low-income areas there are often limited spaces for play and fewer people attending arts and cultural activities. That’s why we invest in community programming that supports ways for children and adults to play and create in venues across the country. Providing Access to Artistic and Cultural Programming Our investments ensure economic vitality and accessibility to the arts in local communities. Examples of grant support include: Programs that provide underserved communities access to cultural activities, visual and performing arts, zoos and aquariums Support for local arts organizations that enhance the economic vitality of the community" We consider unrestricted general operating support requests from organizations where the entire mission of the organization fits a Community Possible Grant Focus Area."
 * Have we reached out to the Rainin Foundation?
 * Doesn't have an opening for grants right now. January is next window.
 * Ask for end-of-year excess funding via someone with a contact (DK?)
 * Apply for NEW Grant next year: krfoundation.org/arts/grants/new-experimental-works-new-program/
 * Katie Fahi(?) met at NCCLF workshop
 * SEP 15TH: Fund for a Just Society (Unitarian Universalists) - http://www.uufunding.org/fund-for-a-just-society.html
 * Wayne & Gladys Valley Foundation - http://fdnweb.org/wgvalley/
 * Bank of American grants - http://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/global-impact/eligibility-criteria.html#fbid=KJ4QScxj6c7 (says our EIN is not yet in the IRS database, they update their database monthly)
 * APRIL 1ST: US Bank: https://www.easymatch.com/usbancorpgive/applications/agency
 * "Artistic & Cultural Enrichment GCSEA?
 * "Unrestricted General Operating Support Grants
 * RGK Foundation - http://www.rgkfoundation.org/public/guidelines#eligible (operating funding rare)
 * Clowes Fund - http://www.clowesfund.org/scope/ (New England & Oregon only?)
 * Sobrato Organization - http://www.sobrato.com/sobrato-philanthropies/sobrato-family-foundation/gos-grants/ GCSEA?
 * Safeway Foundation (hunger relief -> fnb / phat beets) - http://www.safewayfoundation.org/get-funded/what-we-fund.html
 * Presbyterian Mission - http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/sdop/apply-grant/
 * Corning Incorporated Foundation - http://www.corningincfoundation.org/guidelines/
 * American Express - http://about.americanexpress.com/csr/howto.aspx
 * MAy & Stanley Charitable Trust - http://www.adminitrustllc.com/may-and-stanley-smith-charitable-trust/for-grantseekers/
 * NOV 4TH: Red Oak Opportunity FOundation: http://www.redoak-roof.org/grants/

= Action Items =
 * Laura will ping contacts at Red Oak Realty and UU Headquaters in MA
 * Jenny and Laura will work on Fund for Just Society UU grant this week
 * Laura will email ALmaz with grant ideas for GCSEA
 * Mary Ann - call Valley to see if they will accept a financial review in lieu of audit; Haas;
 * Jenny - talk to david re Rainin
 * Jenny - ask another person for October loan,

= Links =
 * http://smallbusiness.chron.com/operating-support-grants-nonprofits-55887.html
 * http://www.impactfoundry.org/grant-opportunities
 * Google Impact Grant App from 2015 - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YGD9DWZC85MWxLgk1Lcz00Wz9OE9mZ2QP3RawwEGem0/edit