OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
California Cultural Data Project
Training Sessions
The California Cultural Data Project (California CDP) is the most ambitious and comprehensive effort ever to gather and analyze information about the contributions of the cultural sector to California’s economy and quality of life. During the coming year, applicants to many California grant programs will be asked to participate in the California CDP.
The California CDP will host training sessions throughout California July 10-18, 2008:
West Hollywood
July 10, 2008 – 5:00 pm
The Great Hall at Plummer Park
Los Angeles
July 11, 2008 – 12:00 pm
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
Santa Rosa
July 14, 2008 – 10:00 am
Arts Council of Sonoma County
Mendocino (Ukiah)
July 15, 2008 – 10:00 am
Alex Rorabaugh Gym and Cultural Recreation Center
Arcata
July 16, 2008 – 10:00 am
Arcata Playhouse
Redding
July 17, 2008 – 10:00 am
Shasta Regional Community Foundation
Chico
July 18, 2008 – 10:00 am
City of Chico Council Chambers
Upcoming training sessions will also be offered in Los Angeles County, Palm Springs, and the Bay Area. Please visit the California Cultural Data Project’s website for updated training session schedules.
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California Council for the Humanities Seeks Program Director
Deadline for Applications: July 9, 2008
The California Council for the Humanities (CCH) is a nonprofit organization devoted to strengthening communities in California by creating, sponsoring and promoting public humanities programs across the state. An innovator in statewide humanities programming, CCH has supported and created award-winning programs, including community-based history programs, youth programs, statewide reading and discussion programs, and Academy Award-winning documentary films. CCH is an independent state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), which provides a stable base of funding. Created in 1975 as a grantmaking organization, the Council now creates and manages projects of its own.
The mission of the California Council for the Humanities is to foster understanding between people and encourage their engagement in community life through the public use of the humanities. The Council has supplemented its annual grant from NEH by raising additional funds from foundations and donors committed to improving cross-cultural understanding and community engagement. The Council has a staff of 13 and its main office is located in San Francisco and houses all but two senior programs managers, who are located in Los Angeles and San Diego.
“How I See It,” the latest phase of California Stories, the Council’s multiyear initiative, was launched in early 2007 and includes thoughtful and exciting programs focused on youth. Program descriptions are available on the Council’s website. These programs are expected to run into 2009. CCH is set to embark on a strategic planning process and the director of programs would be expected to join the staff and board in shaping a new direction for the organization and its programs.
For more information and instructions for applying visit the CCH’s website.
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Online Training Course to Master Proposal Writing
The Foundation Center hosts several online training courses in proposal
writing. The Statement of Need helps novice or inexperienced
grantseekers master a critical component of proposal writing – preparing
a statement of need. The Project Description is an in-depth
look into the preparation and writing of the project description section
of a proposal. The Budget demystifies the preparation
of the project budget included in funding proposals. The Comprehensive
Course is a thorough, step-by-step guide to preparing an effective
proposal for foundation support, covering every section of the proposal. The
courses include interactive exercises and assignments, case studies,
a final exam, and a printable certificate of completion. Lessons
can be taken at any pace, and can be reviewed often. For more information visit
the Foundation Center’s website.
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