Barbara B. Ernico Fund for Leadership Development
Request for Proposals
The Adams County Community Foundation announces a competitive request for proposals, for up to $1,000, for nonprofit leadership development, beginning April 2 and closing July 2.
Objective
Enable Adams County nonprofit executive directors and boards of directors to participate in training opportunities that increase their knowledge and effectiveness. Consideration may be given to training for strategic planning, reorganization, leadership development of staff and/or board members, and any other activities that will strengthen the nonprofit’s ability to carry out their mission.
Eligibility
The Community Foundation Distribution Committee will award grants based on the following criteria:
- The applicant must be in a paid or volunteer leadership position for a qualified charity 501(c)(3) as the Executive Director or in a position that could lead to promotion to Executive Director or Board Chair.
- Financial need of the organization and/or the financial need of the individual may be considered.
- College courses, certification programs or professional conferences in finance, fundraising, human resources or other skills are eligible for grants. Travel and lodging costs may be covered.
- The expected outcomes must be sound and measurable.
- The grant will be paid to the nonprofit, not the individual.
How to Apply
Submit:
- a narrative signed by the executive director and board chair, which includes: the amount of your request and how the proposed training will address a need of your nonprofit. (Maximum two pages, 12 point type, and normal margins.)
- a copy of your organization’s IRS determination letter.
- Information substantiating the training cost.
Postmark on or before July 2.
Mail to:
Adams County Community Foundation
25 S. Fourth Street
Gettysburg PA 17325
Documentation of completion of training/development will be required.
Past Barbara B. Ernico Fund for Leadership Development Grants:
- 2024 $1,100 PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO) for a 4/18/2024 webinar tailored for nonprofit Executive Directors and boards
- 2023 $700 PA Interfaith Community Programs Inc. (PICPI) for a Program Development and Proposal Writing course
- 2022 $350 Adams Rescue Mission for current Executive Director’s conference participation
- 2021 $455 Adams County Arts Council for Grant Writing training for future Executive Director
- 2019 $407 Adams County Economic Education Foundation for volunteer leadership to attend Student Service Learning conference
More information? Contact
Lisa Donohoe, Director of Community Programs
lisa@adamscountycf.org