1	WELBORN BAPTIST FOUNDATION, INC. Improving Health, Lives, and Community 2008 GRANT CYCLE Integra Bank Worthington Room Twenty-One Southeast Third St. Evansville, Indiana March 11, 2008 5:00 p.m.
2	Please Sign In Name Organization Address Phone Fax E-mail
3	OUR MISSION “To apply Christian principles in support of improved community health, well being and quality of life for all members of the Tri-State community”
4	FOUNDATION FACTS $110,000,000 + in assets Faith-based orientation 17-member board of directors (11 of the Baptist faith)
5	BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS E. LYNN JOHNSON, CHAIRMAN RON ROMAIN,1^ST VICE-CHAIRMAN THOMAS SMYTHE, 2^ND VICE-CHAIRMAN W. HAROLD CALLOWAY, SECRETARY CONNIE K. NASS, TREASURER
6	BOARD OF DIRECTORS
7	FUNDING 2008 $3,000,000 At least 10% of this will be granted to churches and faith-based organizations
8	ELIGIBILITY SECULAR NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS CHURCHES AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED WITHIN 14-COUNTY AREA FORMERLY SERVED BY WELBORN BAPTIST HOSPITAL
9	ELIGIBLE COUNTIES
10	GRANTMAKING THEME Strengthening community values for life-long education, healthy lifestyles, and personal and community responsibility. Goals for grant making are: To support quality and effective education that starts at birth and continues throughout life; To increase healthy lifestyles through health promotion and prevention; To increase personal and community responsibility for a healthy community with self-esteem and a high quality of life.
11	GRANTMAKING PRINCIPLES The Foundation is committed to using solid data and measurable indicators to benchmark its efforts at improving community health. The Leading Community Health Indicators Report, the first comprehensive review of health status and key issues of the tri-state, guides the selection of funding targets. The most recent (2006) edition is available at the Foundation office. It can also be viewed in its entirety at: http://www.welbornfdn.org Applicants are encouraged to reference this report and supply information from additional sources as needed.
12	KEY DOMAINS The major categories, or domains, detailed in the document Leading Community Health Indicators, include the following: Education and Literacy Culture and Recreation Economy Health Status Natural Environment Social Environment
13	FUNDS TARGETED GENERAL OPPORTUNITY (Focus on Health and Education) The minimum dollar grant the Foundation will consider is $3,000.
14	TARGETED INTERESTS (Primary Funds Allocation) SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH FAITH-BASED INITIATIVES HEALTHY ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENTS IN COMMUNITY HEALTH STATUS EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
15	TARGETED INTERESTS TARGET: School-Based Health New initiative based on Coordinated School Health Model: Physical Activity Nutrition Health Education Healthy School environment Health Services Family/Community Involvement Health Promotion for Staff Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services A specific request for proposals is under development for targeted pilot programs. To be informed when this RFP is issued, please send your contact information to: Rhonda Meade at rmeade@welbornfdn.org.
16	TARGETED INTERESTS TARGET: Faith-Based Initiatives Substance Abuse Prevention Youth Mentoring Prison Ministry Evangelical Outreach
17	All Faith-Based Programs Integrate a faith orientation into the overall program Utilize religious components such as prayer, worship, and the study of sacred texts to accomplish their goals Help individuals create those lasting changes that must “come from within”
18	TARGETED INTERESTS Substance Abuse Prevention Use research-proven programs as models Have goals and a methodology of measuring them Consult with qualified experts on the issue
19	TARGETED INTERESTS Youth Mentoring Focus on developing high-quality lasting relationships Use proven programs as models Understand local youth issues, especially if working with children of incarcerated parents Consult with qualified experts on the issue
20	TARGETED INTERESTS Prison Ministry Use models that have proven to be successful Improve process of transition from jail/prison back into the community Reduce recidivism – break the cycle Have specific goals and a method of measuring them
21	TARGETED INTERESTS Evangelical Outreach Address community issues Well-defined program, benefit the entire community, have measurable goals (including a methodology for measuring success) Have a definite beginning and ending
22	TARGETED INTERESTS TARGET: IMPROVMENTS TO COMMUNITY HEALTH STATUS Enable people to increase the amount of physical activity in their daily routines Reduce overweight and obesity Prevent and reduce tobacco use Improve wellness and lifestyle-related chronic disease prevention Develop or expand health ministries for churches and faith communities, their members and their communities
23	TARGETED INTERESTS HEALTH MINISTRIES PROGRAMS A Health Ministries program integrates faith and health A Health Ministries program promotes healing and health for members of its faith community and the community it serves A Health Ministries program is an integral part of the ministry of the church, promoting physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being Health Ministry teams may include pastors, nurses, and lay members of a faith community
24	BASIC PARISH NURSE EDUCATION PROGRAM 5-day curriculum endorsed by the International Parish Nurse Resource Center is the desired education for parish nurses Internet-based version of this class is offered twice per year Both are co-sponsored by USI Continuing Education Dept. and the Tri-State Parish Nurse organization and offer CEU’s. Program cost: $550 Welborn Baptist Foundation offers $450 special grants to help offset the program cost.
25	HEALTH MINISTRY LINKS International Parish Nurse Resource Center http://ipnrc.parishnurses.org/ Health Ministries Association http://www.hmassoc.org/
26	TARGETED INTERESTS TARGET: Healthy Adolescent Development Reduce teen pregnancy Prevent pre-adolescent and adolescent substance abuse Increase post-secondary education attainment
27	PREVENTION PROGRAMS Based upon the substantial infrastructure that has developed under the Youth First Inc. program, the foundation requires any organization (church, faith-based or secular) wishing to conduct youth substance abuse prevention activities, to make contact with Youth First, Inc. prior to developing a letter of interest.
28	PLEASE NOTE Target 5: Early Childhood Development The Foundation is not accepting requests under this target in 2008. The Welborn Baptist Foundation has defined a priority in early childhood development. At this point, this effort is Foundation-directed rather than incorporated into the Foundation’s responsive grant making program. Child care providers (family home and center-based) interested in learning more about, or participating in, this initiative are encouraged to contact 4C of Southern Indiana, Inc. at (812) 423-4008 or visit the 4C website at www.child-care.org.
29	GENERAL OPPORTUNITY Up to 20% of the funding may be directed to general projects. Requests must be related to the priorities of health and education Requests that strengthen organizations’ ability to sustain their mission, in relation to the Foundation’s interests, are of interest. Capital requests typically fall into this category, but must be an integral part of a program that is aligned with the Foundation’s grantmaking priorities to receive consideration from the Grants Committee.
30	PLANNING GRANTS Planning grants will be considered for activities proposed in any of the target areas. Appropriate planning activities include: assessing and identifying service needs; establishing community partnerships; developing the program; selecting services and site(s); creating a start-up budget, an operational budget and a business plan risk assessment
31	COLLABORATION MORE IS NOT NECESSARILY BETTER! The Foundation is more interested in the quality of your collaborative efforts than in the quantity of organizations with which you are collaborating.
32	COLLABORATION – How Far Are You Ready To Go?
33	SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS Successful applicants will incorporate the following characteristics into their programs: Research and evidence-based practices, sometimes called “leading practices” Address root causes of good health and quality of life Strong partnerships Community outreach and impact Fit with the Foundation’s funding interests Include evaluation as part of their program
34	RESEARCH The Welborn Baptist Foundation advocates the use of research-based programs and practices in program development. Simply put, a program is judged to be research-based if: Evaluation shows the program produced the hoped-for positive results The results can be attributed to the program itself, rather than to other factors or events The evaluation is reviewed by persons knowledgable in the field.
35	GRANTMAKING PHILOSOPHY INVESTMENT vs. DONATION
36	GRANTMAKING PHILOSOPHY The Foundation wants to invest in the community, not just make a series of donations to organizations. In pursuit of this goal, we are looking for the best quality programs that have the greatest chance to create lasting improvements in quality of life.
37	APPLICATION TWO-STEP PROCESS: 1. LETTER OF INTEREST 2. FULL PROPOSAL
38	LETTER OF INTEREST FORMAT Use the cover page provided on the Foundation web site Follow the instructions provided Two (2) pages maximum length of project description 12-point font PLEASE no cover letters, folders, brochures, 3-ring binders, etc.
39	LETTER OF INTEREST HOW DOES THE FOUNDATION EVALUATE LETTERS OF INTEREST? Statement of Need Clear description of the need, including its nature, size and scope Clear identification of the root cause of the problem Clear description and research base of your proposed intervention Match for the Foundation’s targeted interests Merit of the Project Does not duplicate an existing program or service; What specific actions will be undertaken to address the root causes? What are your specific goals and objectives? Can your results be measured?
40	LETTER OF INTEREST Community Impact How will this project improve life in the community? Realistically estimate the number of persons impacted, and how their lives will be better as a result of your efforts. Collaboration What collaborative efforts have you identified or initiated for this project? Describe each partner’s role and the value each brings to the project; What is the level of commitment/participation of each partner?
41	LETTER OF INTEREST Approximate starting date and duration of the proposed activities; Total amount of funding needed from all sources; Amount requested from the Foundation. Project Descriptions are 2 pages only
42	TAX-EXEMPT STATUS FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (Non-Church): Must provide Internal Revenue Service Letter of Determination conferring 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status Documents that you are exempt from paying federal income tax Documents that you are not a private foundation PLEASE DO NOT send your state sales tax exemption certificate
43	TAX-EXEMPT STATUS CHURCHES Affiliated churches may provide evidence of membership in a larger religious organization that has been determined to be tax exempt by the Internal Revenue Service. Non-affiliated churches that do not have a 501(c)(3) letter, please contact a program officer regarding alternate means of documenting your exemption from federal taxation.
44	TAX-EXEMPT STATUS Failure to provide documentation of tax-exempt status with a Letter of Interest will immediately disqualify the letter and cause it to be removed from consideration by the Grants Committee.
45	FUNDING EXCLUSIONS
46	OTHER EXCLUSIONS No additional attachments will be accepted with Letters of Interest. Unsolicited proposals are not accepted.
47	GRANT WRITING CLASS Offered by Welborn Baptist Foundation through University of Evansville Center for Continuing Education Future class sessions will be scheduled based upon interest/demand.
48	In preparing your letter…. Be concise. Think it through. Does your idea make sense? (Is it more than just a good idea?) Be realistic. Does your organization have the financial and operational ability to perform the project being proposed? Are you attempting to address a root cause? How broad is your project’s impact? Are you seeking support for an existing program? Are you seeking replacement dollars? Is this proposal a duplication of an existing service? What are the potential sources of permanent funding beyond the Foundation?
49	Key Questions How does your organization’s mission and services impact a Foundation target(s)? How does your impact upon a Foundation target influence an indicator(s)? Are there other organizations in the community that you can partner with to more effectively influence an indicator? How does your work impact other service providers? Conversely, how do other providers affect/influence your work?
50	SUBMITTING A LETTER This year there are two submission options: E-mail: If you plan to submit via e-mail, you must use the Foundation’s Microsoft Word-based template. E-mail to loi@welbornfdn.org. This address should be used for submissions only. Other inquiries should be directed to our info box. Postal mail Faxes are not accepted
51	DEADLINES All letters of interest are due no later than 12 P.M. (NOON), Friday, March 28, 2008 NO EXCEPTIONS
52	2008 GRANT SCHEDULE March 28, 2008 Deadline for Letters of 12:00 noon interest May 2008 Requests for proposals issued July 2008 Deadline for proposals September 2008 Final board approval October 2008 Grantee Notification
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54	CONTACT US Welborn Baptist Foundation, Inc. Twenty-One Southeast Third Street Suite 610 Evansville, Indiana 47708 Phone: (812) 437-8260 Toll-free: (877) 437-8260 Fax: (812) 437-8269 E-mail: info@welbornfdn.org Web site: http://www.welbornfdn.org