1. The Inns and Outs of California Foundations Consuelo Marshall Development Consultant, CALAA

2. Foundations are philanthropic Formed by people who have strong desire to improve the life of humans and animals All Foundations have certain areas of focus Boards fund organizations whose programs help them realize their mission and have an impact on the foundation’s focus area Both foundations and grantees have needs and a successful program serves both

4. How to work with foundations Research foundations that fund arts, tourism, heritage, preservation in your area. Read and re-read the foundation’s mission, guidelines and criteria If you think you have a project that fits all of the above, then submit preliminary letter or contact staff

5. How to work with foundations If foundations accept partnerships, develop partnership agreement Draft your proposal with input from all partners Make sure you have all requested items for the proposal If funded, thank foundation staff for support of your work

6. How to work with foundations Accomplish all goals in your proposal Keep track of deadlines for reports Gather data and examples and document your grant Give the foundation credit whenever you can

7. Nancy Glaze The David and Lucille Packard Foundation