Local banks as a source for funding your community projects

2008-10-23T17:54:31-08:00

I know...what you are thinking is with the economy and the bail out how can banks support anything? Well with the Community Reinvestment Act Banks are obligated by law to give back to their communities.

One example is that I’ve lined up support for RDI’s Regards to Rural conference from Siuslaw Bank, Sterling Savings Bank, Key Bank and Umpqua Bank. We appreciate their support!

Here are a few Bank giving programs that give in Oregon (and perhaps specifically in your community):

Key Bank Foundation Link - https://www.key.com/html/A-12.3.html (also going to your local branch and starting there)

For the following - it best to go into or call your local branch. Ask about their community giving program and how to apply.

1. Bank of Eastern Oregon - from their website - http://www.beobank.com/top/nav/community/
Investing in our Communities
Bank of Eastern Oregon’s reputation for leadership and community commitment just continues to grow. Whether we’re pledging money for a new library, volunteering for city cleanup or joining a planning committee, giving time, money, and effort comes second nature to Bank of Eastern Oregon and staff ~ we invest in the communities we serve and that’s because we live and work in these communities, too! Bank of Eastern Oregon has been sponsoring community events and cultural arts programs, along with funding municipal projects and providing financing for healthcare districts since 1945. Education also remains a top priority. BEO has been donating funds to daycare centers, reading programs, and community school districts for a very long time. Agriculture and business scholarships have been awarded to 10-12 graduating high school seniors every June. 2008 marks the 16th year BEO will award the scholarships. In a nutshell, taking care of family, friends, and customers is a top priority to Bank of Eastern Oregon.

Bank of Eastern Oregon has been serving eastern Oregon agricultural communities for over 63 years!

2. Bank of The West (they have local giving and a corporate giving program - linked below)

https://www.bankofthewest.com/BOW/main.jsp?ChId=6f8dc2d8b4d2ff00VgnVCM10000087c35c92____

3. Bank of America

http://www.bankofamerica.com/community/

Other places to look: (tip: search sites for Community giving or go to the About Us page- that is where their giving programs are often found)
Liberty Bank
Your local credit union
Pacific Continental
US Bank
Wells Fargo
West Coast Bank

And remember asking is the first step! Don’t be discouraged by a no, because eventually you will get a Yes! and that is truly a great feeling!

Warmly,

Kim Leval, Fund Development Director
RDI

Welcome! And a freebie…

2008-08-27T15:16:56-08:00

Hello and Welcome!

I am the fund development director at RDI. I am your forum host. I will help with questions and ideas, and periodically post funding and grant ideas...and other funding related topics on this discussion forum. This is also a great spot to seek advice from peers on potential funders for your local projects. You are most likely becoming skilled at approaching your local businesses to sponsor events or fund local projects. But what about corporations, foundations, individuals?

My job here at RDI to seek funding for our work puts me in contact with many funders and I do a lot of research on funders, what they fund, where they fund, what their interest areas are, etc. I write proposals for RDI, call businesses for sponsorships of our Regards to Rural Conference and auction, and I working to build an individual donor program.

So, please post your questions and ideas! How did you make Big things happen in Small places?! I hope you will post and we can begin sharing ideas across Oregon!

And, now for the “freebie” compliments of the US government. For those of you who do not have cable or pay tv you might have heard wind of a big change coming next year. Yes, television is going digital. If you are like me, you twist and turn the rabbit ears, get out the tin foil, and try to get some kind of reception. Well, without a new “TV converter” box, you won’t get anything. So, what you can do is go to the website below and order your $40 coupons to go out and buy this gadgit. It is easy! I just did it. You go to: https://www.dtv2009.gov/AboutProgram.aspx

They ask you a couple of questions and for your name and address and if you do not have cable or pay tv you will need the converter box (even if you have thrown out the rabbit ears in frustration).

Good Luck and I’ll meet you back here for shared tidbits on how to get those projects funded! Kim

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Local banks as a source for funding your community projects

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