Organizational Development Fund Introduction The Foundation firmly believes that nonprofit organizations greatly benefit from training their leaders and staff. Therefore, the Foundation has developed a fund to assist Foundation grantee organizations with organizational development and programmatic development, both of which are critical to the effectiveness and long-term sustainability of an organization. This program offers funding for staff, board, and volunteers to acquire training in fundraising, grantwriting, board development, nonprofit management and other skills that will increase organizational capacity. It also offers the opportunity to for them to attend national conferences and networking events that are directly linked to furthering the effectiveness of their organization and/or strengthening its advocacy role. Application Requirements and Guidelines Eligibility Only 501(c)(3) organizations that have received a Sapelo Foundation grant within the past three years qualify for this program Event or training must be offered by a reputable organization or business Contact the Foundation office prior to completing the application form to ensure that funds are available and the event you wish to attend meets the funding criteria Funding Options There are two levels of funding available to organizations: Up to $500 twice each year to attend a training, conference, or workshop that is within a reasonable driving distance up to $1,000 once each year to attend a national level training, conference, or workshop that requires air or train travel (the $1,000 level is more closely screened and monitored) Process Applicants must fill out the Application Form and attach copies of materials from the training program Application Forms may be mailed or faxed to the Foundation Award decisions are made at the first of each month by a committee of Trustees, so plan accordingly Grantees will be notified immediately upon the decision of the Committee Completion of the Workshop Evaluation Form (pdf doc) is required Please contact the Foundation if you have any questions concerning this process.