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Giving on the rise, but so is need
Patrick Tufts, CEO of Granite United Way, helps to distribute more than 177,000 pounds of food to NH families in need. Courtesy
Published: 2/15/2021 11:55:46 AM
For more than a century, Granite United Way reached donors at their workplaces or in their living rooms with traditional face-to-face conversations. Now with benefactors sitting tight in their homes to buffer against the coronavirus, CEO Patrick Tufts finds himself broadcasting to 300 boxes on a Zoom screen from his office.
Tufts, a fundraising veteran, laments the loss of that personal connection. It is challenging to maintain contact with people who still depend on a paper pledge card.
The grantmaking continues to demonstrate the power of philanthropy and donors addressing community needs. New and existing donors have contributed $2 million and established 23 new charitable funds through the foundation since July 2020 creating a lasting impact across many areas of philanthropy.
“We are truly inspired by the generosity of donors as well as the diligent work of the organizations being funded,” President/CEO McCray V. Benson said. “Even under the extremely different circumstances that 2020 brought, donors and grantees have shown their compassionate and innovative spirits that have created possibilities for many who have been impacted most by the COVID-19 disruptions.”
In Fiscal Year 2020-2021, the Foundation’s competitive grant cycles which include Community Grants, Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund Grants and Field of Interest Grants have awarded $458,405 as 27 grants to local nonprofits so far. Grants were awarded in the areas of animal care, arts and
Moyne Community Groups Encouraged To Apply
The Moyne Shire Council is encouraging local community groups and organisations, to apply for funding as part of its 2021 Community Grants Program.
Applications are now open for Council’s Community Assistance Funding, with grants of up to $20,000 on offer to help support local initiatives that benefit the wider community.
Moyne Shire Mayor, Cr Daniel Meade said that the program has helped many local groups achieve some great projects.
“Each year, Council’s Community Assistance Funding helps our local community organisations, sporting clubs and other groups, to bring their projects to life,” said Cr Meade.