Fundraising
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Beyond fundraising for the balance of the Going Beyond Climate Neutral Conference and the provincial network projects, the next step is to establish steady sources of funding for Common Energy so that it can implement the plan. If you would like to be involved in the development of a strategic funding plan the Development team will be the hub for that work. Contact development@uvic.commonenergy.org to be placed on the listserv.
This page is split into two main sections: the first section examines possible grants, including due dates and requirements, and the second examines possible fundraising events.
[edit] Grant Sources
The following tables delineates possible grants available for Common Energy. If you find a grant that Common Energy may be able to apply for, please add it to the table.
| Name | Source | Description | Due Date | Lead | Applied Y/N | Received Y/N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Foundation Grant | Vancouver Foundation [1] | Through the growth and stewardship of permanent endowment funds and the distribution of income to a broad range of eligible organizations, Vancouver Foundation, in meeting community needs, provides philanthropic leadership to improve the quality of life for all British Columbians. | March 2007 | Jamie Biggar | Y | Y ($20,000) |
| Climate Action Project | Partnership between The Youth Environmental Network and Heritage Canada | This project is all about YOUth taking action on Climate Change! This is a National Micro-grants Project presented in Partnership between YEN and Heritage Canada to deliver micro-grants to Canadian youth implementing innovated solutions to Climate Change! If you are youth (16-25 years of age) or part of a youth driven initiative interested in applying for funding from the Youth Environmental Network's Youth-led Climate Action Project - Read on! | December 2006 | Brandy Sistili | Y | N |
| Office of the President and Vice-presidents | University of Victoria | June 2007 | Jamie Biggar | Y | Y ($15,000) | |
| Ministry of Advanced Education | July 2007 | Jamie Biggar | Y | Y ($15,000) | ||
| Artists' Project Earth Grants | APE - Artists' Project Earth [2] | Artists' Project Earth aims to help create a better world by bringing the power of music and the arts to 21st century challenges. It supports effective projects and awareness raising initiatives to combat climate change and raises funds for natural disaster relief. | June 30, 2007 | Mark Chandler | Y | N |
| Urban Sustainability Grant[3] | Mountain Equipment Co-op[4] | Your project should address a local urban sustainability issue, such as waste, energy, consumption, or transportation. These grants are funded through our shopping bag program. Each time you make a purchase in an MEC store without taking a bag, 5 cents is donated to this program. | September 10, 2007 | Mark Chandler | N | n/a |
| EnviroFund | Van City | enviroFund was conceived as a way to support community initiatives that address local environmental concerns in a positive, constructive and creative manner. enviroFund grows through donations made by Vancity based on a minimum of 5% of Vancity VISA* card profits. It also grows through individual donations. More than $1.7 million have been awarded to local groups since enviroFund was established in 1990. This year's focuses are: Air Quality & Alternative Transportation; Watershed, Wetland and Marine Ecosystem Restoration; Renewable Energy; Wildlife Preservation & Habitat Restoration. | July 3, 2007 | none | N | N |
| General Donations | UVic Graduate Students' Society (GSS) | The Graduate Students’ Society (GSS) is an autonomous, not-for-profit society that strives to promote the interests and represent the views of graduate students at the University of Victoria. The society is democratically organized with members having a say through elections, referenda, general meetings and the Graduate Representative Council. The Society is governed by its Constitution and Bylaws; which can only be amended by referenda or at a general meeting of the membership. | not specified | Mark Chandler | Y | Y - ($100) |
| General Donations | UVic Undergraduate Students' Society (UVSS) | The Undergraduate Students’ Society (UVSS) is an autonomous, not-for-profit society that strives to promote the interests and represent the views of undergraduate students at the University of Victoria. | not specified | Mark Chandler | Y | N |
[edit] Fundraising Events
[edit] Past Events
Felicita's Fundraiser
- targets: tickets sold, possible revenue
- Band? DJ?
- marketing plan
- decorations/prizes ect
- outside advertizing
- sell tickets at UVSS info booth?
- cover charge? sell beads?
- print tickets & design for tickets/posters
- in what ways could we support & practice sustainability during this event?
Contact: Jill Doucette (doucette@uvic.ca)
