Serve on a Grant Review Committee
Impact100 Sonoma’s grants work is an essential component of contributing to a just and thriving Sonoma Valley. Serving as a Grant Review Committee (GRC) member draws you into engagement with our nonprofit community. You will review the nonprofit applications, explore them in depth through site visits, and determine which proposals you believe can have the most significant impact and also have the greatest opportunity to successfully utilize the funds. If this sounds like meaningful work, and you want to become involved, read through the questions below for more detail about Grant Review Committee participation and what to expect. Register for a committee here. Please note: Form has been fixed, we apologize if you had an unsuccessful attempt! "The emotional fulfillment that comes with serving as a leader or lending your talents for a cause you care about can sometimes supersede the fulfillment you gain by just doing well in your job. It can serve as a conduit for personal growth and gratification that goes beyond a salary or hourly wage and help bring in new perspectives for professional creativity and innovation." Wendy Steele - Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Impact100 Global Read the full article here. What do Impact100 Sonoma Grant Review Committees do? Grant Review Committees are established annually for the winter/spring grant review season. Committee members read and review grant applications and participate in a thorough vetting process that leads to recommending finalists to be voted on by the entire Impact100 Sonoma membership.
Is there a calendar for the Grant Review Committees? How much time does it take?Our grant review season will take place on a timeline from January – April 2024. Most meetings will be held in person, though some site visits may be held via Zoom. Committee members will be expected to devote approximately 20-25 hours of their time to the process. Key dates for 2024 are in the Grant Review Committee Calendar on the right side of this page. What qualifications do I need?The basic qualifications to join a Grant Review Committee include:
If I have served on a committee previously, do I need to register again this year?Yes. You must register anew every year for either the FRC or a GRC, even if you are leading a committee! This is to ensure you are familiar with any new dates and responsibilities, but most importantly, you must fill out a new confidentiality agreement and conflict of interest form each year. How can I register?Register by filling out the following form (and reading all the requirements therein):2024 Committee Registration Form What are the next steps after I register?
Serve on the Financial Review Committeetee What does the Impact100 Sonoma Financial Review Committee do?The Financial Review Committee (FRC) is tasked with reviewing the financial documents submitted by the various nonprofit organizations applying for grants each year. Review generally takes place in the second half of January, in a short, concentrated period. If you have experience in evaluating and analyzing financial statements and budgets, you may want to serve on the Financial Review Committee. Click here to send an email to our administrative assistant with your name and contact information and noting your interest in the FRC. Once you have been approved to serve on the FRC, please register at the same online link (above) as GRC members. For further questions regarding serving on or registering for a 2024 Committee, please contact:
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Grant Review Committee Resources If you are new to Impact100 grant review, or simply want a refresher on the process, please watch these two brief explanatory videos prior to the first in-person training: Grant Review Committee Training Modules If you would like to know more about core mission funding and its importance to our Sonoma Valley nonprofits, please watch this informative presentation by Impact100 member and Catalyst Fund Grants Chair, Diana Sanson: From The Center for Effective Philanthropy comes this blog post further describing Why Giving for Core Mission Support Matters. Grant Review Committee Resource Documents (Members only; you must be logged in to open): 1. Grant Review Committee Member Responsibilities and Calendar 2024 2. Cumulative Grant History Spreadsheet by NPO 2024 3. Cumulative Grant History Narrative 2024 4. NPO Abbreviation Listing 2024 5. Impact100 Sonoma Values and Equity Commitment
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