Community Foundation of NCW

Understanding the essentials is critical because nonprofit HR includes areas required for compliance with local, state, and federal law as well as great team development.

In this workshop, participants will explore regulations and practices that support an organization’s ability to pursue its mission in the most effective way possible through talent management, compliance, recruitment, and onboarding.

Hosted by our partners at Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA)

$10 for NAWA Members, $20 for Not-Yet Members

Learn more and register at www.cfncw.org/npi

New Tech Talk webinar coming Tuesday, August 27th at noon!

Canva is an online graphic design tool that can create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos, and more. Becca will be sharing tips and tricks to help you navigate this incredible tool to streamline your nonprofit workload.

Sign up at www.cfncw.org/npi

Tech Talks for Nonprofits are free quarterly webinars hosted by the NCW Tech Alliance in partnership with the Nonprofit Practices Institute (NPI).

The Community Foundation of North Central Washington office will be closed the week of July 29th to August 2nd for renovations. Please note that the conference rooms will also be unavailable for booking at this time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to being back and serving the communities of North Central Washington on August 5th.

WENATCHEE August 13, 5:00pm at the YWCA Empowerment Center

OMAK August 22, 4:30pm at the CFNCW Omak Office

Theme: Board Composition & Recruitment

The Nonprofit Practices Institute is partnering with nonprofits across the region to host Board Socials & Networking Events! Join us for light refreshments and an opportunity to meet and network with board members from your community.

Learn more and register at https://cfncw.org/board-social-and-networking/

We're excited to announce the $100,000 Methow Valley Fund Game Changer Grant has been awarded to Methow Trails! The grant will help to fund a permanent, year-round, multi-use trailhead facility at Cub Creek - an important site for the Methow Trails network.

The MVF Game Changer funding is made possible by bequests from local residents who wanted to leave a legacy in the Methow Valley. The Methow Valley Fund Advisory committee, comprised of local volunteers, are tasked to review, evaluate, and make the grant recommendation. The grant is community-centered: funded by and awarded by its residents with oversight by the Community Foundation.

Congratulations to Methow Trails for being awarded this very competitive grant and for the game changing project that will benefit all who enjoy the amazing trail network in the Methow Valley!

Join us for a special Business After Hours event co-hosted by Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center. Learn more about the mediation and conflict resolution services provided by the 2022 Nonprofit of the Year! Enjoy local music, door prizes, a photo booth, and community business connections!

Start at the Wenatchee Valley DRC office to get a tour of the mediation, training, and office space. Then take a brief stroll down to Host Wenatchee for fun activities, food, and beverages from Sugar & Salt Mobile Bar Services! Be sure to RSVP and join us for an evening of connection. Sugar & Salt Mobile Bar

Register on the Chamber Website --> https://business.wenatchee.org/events/details/business-after-hours-wenatchee-valley-dispute-resolution-center-8696?calendarMonth=2024-07-01

Proud to be one of the many collaborative partners to help give these kids a great summer experience! It takes a village, and we sure live in a great one.

Washington Families Clean Energy Credits Program $200 One-Time Credit

An electric residential customer may qualify for a one-time $200 electric utility bill credit from the Washington Families Clean Energy Credit program, if it meets household income criteria. ROUND ONE is open now for electric residential customers, who receive electricity from Public Utility District No. 1 of Okanogan County and have a household income equal to or less than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Starting August 1, 2024, ROUND TWO opens to everyone whose household income is equal to or less than 150% of AMI. Forms must be received by September 5, 2024, and are subject to funding availability.

To see if you qualify for a one-time energy bill credit, click on the forms below.
https://www.okanoganpud.org/sites/default/files/pdf/misc_forms/WFCEC%20Self%20Attestation%20Form%20OKPUD%20FINAL%206.19.24.pdf

📣We are now accepting applications for our new Legacy Funds Grant from charitable organizations in Cashmere, Chelan Valley, Upper Valley, and Wenatchee Valley. This program provides unrestricted grant funding to nonprofits by geographic region.

Each Legacy Fund Grant has its own criteria, established by their Local Advisory Board (LAB), comprised of volunteers who are also responsible for reviewing applications and awarding grants within their respective communities. The LABs represent a broad and diverse cross section of each community, including a mix of long-time and newer residents, working and retired individuals, and community members. We are excited to include local volunteers in our grantmaking process they know their community's needs best!

Deadline August 15th

Learn more and apply at https://cfncw.org/legacyfundsgrant/

Our Nonprofit Practices Institute is partnering with nonprofits across the region to host Board Socials & Networking Events! Join us for light refreshments and an opportunity to meet and network with board members from your community.

Join us on Tuesday, August 13th at the YWCA NCW Empowerment Center in Wenatchee from 5:00-7:30pm! The theme will be Board Composition & Recruitment.

Sign up at www.cfncw.org/npi

We were excited to have Representative Kim Schrier in our office last week to meet with several local organizations about immigration. She listened to stories of community members most impacted by the US immigration system and discussed the urgent need for comprehensive, humane immigration reform, and celebrate immigrants as vital leaders in our community and an essential part of our agriculture economy.

We appreciate leaders like Rep. Schrier who take the time to learn about the needs of our community. We are honored and grateful to have a place to host these important conversations!

Looking for an individual who has a passion for helping others when they need it most! someone who is fun, loving, caring, energetic, determined, compassionate, and wants to make a difference.

We are hiring for a Financial Manager Position, this position is a full-time salaried position, salary DOE. Work schedule would be (M-F / 8-4) all advocacy training required for this position would be done and paid for thru the The Support Center (El Centro de Apoyo).

For this position, we are looking for someone highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work alone or in a group setting. This person needs to be able to work well under pressure and possess the ability to stay organized while meeting deadlines.

This person would also need a good knowledge of basic math skills and have experience using computer programs such as Quickbooks, Microsoft Office, excel & word documents, using office equipment such as printers and scanners as well as the ability to keep all financial data files updated and organized.

This position works closely with the Executive Director and is in charge of making sure all financial actions are completed on time and in the appropriate process.

For more details, please review the full job description at the link below, to apply you can hand deliver your resume in person to our Executive Director Margo Amelong or email your resume to us at [email protected]

The Support Center (El Centro de Apoyo)
619 2nd Ave. S.
Okanogan, WA 98840
509-826-3221

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f8GcETRI5weeJu-5dCQUzJdJbPVFtwUO/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115257974655988757595&rtpof=true&sd=true

Reminder the deadline for proposals to be submitted is July 12th, 2024.
The Economic Alliance is seeking proposals from qualified professionals who are knowledgeable in research and development, planning and data analysis for the creation of a new Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Okanogan County. Must have the ability to work quickly under pressure, build consensus, with a deep understanding of the limitations and opportunities of this County, the significant economic impact on our community, and our desire to create positive perception. Please call the Economic Alliance for the full RFP. 509 826-5107 or email [email protected]

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Great volunteer opportunity!

Do you or someone you know want to make a difference in your community in a fun way? Volunteer with the Literacy Council. We would love to talk with you

Free summer meals for kids 18 and under in Omak, Twisp and Nespelem! Help spread the word to all who might benefit. Thank you to The Cove Methow Valley and Okanogan County Community Action Council for sharing this important information!

To learn more about the program and find other summer meals sites, visit: https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sunmeals

Join Thriving Together NCW to welcome visiting speaker Tedra L. Cobb, M.S.Ed from the UR Medicine Recovery Center of Excellence. Engage in a community conversation on stigma and perspectives surrounding substance use.

Date: Tomorrow, June 20
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Community Foundation NCW, 715A Okoma Dr, Omak, WA

Join us for a community conversation on stigma where we invite individuals from all walks of life to share their experiences and perspectives on the stigma surrounding substance use.

This inclusive dialogue aims to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and cultivate a more supportive environment for all.

Interested in learning the art of facilitating community conversations? Join us for Train the Trainer where participants will familiarize themselves with the Community Conversations on Opioid Use Disorder curriculum, identify the skills they bring to facilitating, and learn how to deliver the workshop in their own communities.

Learn more and register at https://www.thrivingtogether.org/events

Congratulations to our friends at North Forty and our Vice Chair Jeff Ostenson on this great achievement!

Last week North Forty won a NW Emmy for a film we created with the Icicle Work Group, Chelan County NRD, and the WA State Dept. of Ecology.

The film played on and was also featured on Northwest Now.

Watch the film on our website - hellonorthforty.com

What a great way to help "take the scare out of medical care"!

Every Tuesday from 6pm-8pm during the month of June CAFE will be assisting families with FAFSA/WASFA applications!

Free summer meals in the Wenatchee Valley.

If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer experience this summer, this is it! Small Miracles provides free lunches throughout the summer in Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Rock Island, Leavenworth, and Cashmere.

Your voice in our region is important! Please take a moment to give your feedback on how Wenatchee Valley College can become more connected and broaden their impact.
English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wvccommunity
Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WenVCSpan

Great News! The Give NCW Turkey Trot will be BACK this Thanksgiving 2024! We learned a lot from last year's event and this year is going to be amazing! Our registration stations will be better laid out, the kids race will be in the boat launch parking lot, and improved signage and directions. We're making changes to ensure the event runs smoothly and everyone has a great start to their day. We will still have the photo contest, snacks, coffee, and lively music to get your walking, running, and trotting feet ready!!

Special thanks to Pybus Market for partnering on using their space again and to Presenting Sponsor Wenatchee Valley Medical Group and Gold Sponsor Cordell Neher & Company for making it all possible!

Save the date Thursday, November 28th Thanksgiving Day!

We are pleased to announce that the Community Partnership Fund, a collaborative effort by Confluence Health and Wenatchee Valley Medical Group, will begin accepting grant applications starting June 1st!

📝 What You Need to Know:

▪️Who Can Apply: 501(c)(3) non-profits, public agencies, and public schools serving students in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties.
▪️Focus Areas: Health & wellness, education, arts & culture.
▪️Grant Amounts: $1,000 to $15,000 per grant.
▪️Application Deadline: July 31, 2024.
▪️More Info & Application: Visit cfncw.org/CommunityPartnershipGrant.

💬 Questions? Reach out to Jennifer Short, Director of Community Grants, at [email protected] or call (509) 663-7716.

Let’s make a positive impact together!

Earlier this week we attended the scholarship award presentation at Cashmere High School where we presented 71 scholarships to 33 students totaling $132,000! Special guests Earl Tilly and Dan Hamilton spoke about their meaningful scholarships and their inspiration and Bob Wildfang presented several scholarships from the Cashmere Schools Foundation.

We feel honored to partner with generous people who care about the future of our local students and are equally as proud of the students' achievements!

The Community Foundation is proud to manage over 150 scholarships and is grateful to the 300+ community volunteers that help select recipients. Scholarships are still being awarded; we will announce the full results in August.

Congrats Cashmere students!

Congratulations Pinnacles Prep students Josef, Melissa, and Betzy who wrote and submitted an NCW Foundation for Youth Grant and were awarded $1,000! The funds will help with student Passion Projects, where scholars create an implement a project that positively impacts their community.

Pinnacles Prep staff member and co-founder Sara Rolfs shared: "Thank you for funding our NCW Foundation for Youth request. I just interrupted Josef, Melissa, and Betzy's class to make the announcement and the whole class erupted with joy! Thank you for believing that 3 eighth graders have something meaningful to share and for supporting their efforts!"

Way to go, scholars!

Free Family Saturdays at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center!

Looking for a free and fun family-friendly activity this weekend? Come down to the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center during Family Saturday!

Admission is free all day between 10 AM and 4 PM. Come see the Great Northern Railway Diorama and explore the magical Coyote's Corner, complete with children's books and games.

Check out more awesome things to expect at the museum here: https://www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/