Capacity Building Grant Program

​The CIC Capacity Building Grant Program was created to provide “seed money” grants for State Fund Members to enhance or expand their capacity to raise money to support their programs and member colleges. The grants are intended to provide start-up funding for new fundraising programs, particularly those which are targeted at attracting new donors and new financial support, or focus on other ways to enhance fundraising capacity for the future.

 

 Eligibility

 
​Only CIC State Fund Members are eligible to apply for Capacity Building Grant funding. If you work for a private college or university, please contact the State Fund Member in your state.
 

 2012 Grant Recipients

 
Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) – Development Staff Continuing Education Program
The program is designed specifically to enhance the professional development and provide peer colleague networking opportunities for the fund development staffs of ICI's 31 member institutions.

Kansas Independent College Fund (KICF) – G3: Grant Research, Grant Writing, and Grant Collaboration
KICF will plan a cohesive, consortium-based grant-seeking venue for the eighteen members of the KICF. Most members of KICF do not employ a grant-writer on staff and many have limited resources to invest in active grant-seeking.

Nebraska Independent College Foundation (NICF) – 60th Anniversary Campaign Kickoff
With funding for a kickoff event, NICF will host a semi-formal function to introduce (or reintroduce) NICF and the 60th Anniversary Diamond Campaign to community and corporate leaders.

North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) – "Leaving Behind Brochure" Design and Printing
NCICU plans to contract with a professional graphic designer to design and develop a “Leave-Behind Brochure” that will support the Fund’s advancement efforts intended to increase Fund contributions from both existing and prospective donors, primarily within the corporate sector and from foundation donors.

Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities (OACIU) – Structured Interview Process
OAICU will engage an independent consultant to conduct a series of interviews with current, past, and prospective constituents over a month-long period in early 2013 to build capacity and leverage new support by leading constituents to identify with OAICU’s messages, and by indicating to what extent OACIU is consistent with their funding priorities and guidelines.
 

 Access the Community Site

 
​Access the RFP and related material for the Capacity Building grant program on the FIHE Community Site.
 

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