Two PFund Deadlines Approaching

Source: PFund 07/25/2011

Grants Letter of Inquiry - Deadline August 1, 2011

This fiscal year PFund will grant more than $100,000 to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender nonprofits and programs across Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Organizations interested in applying should first read PFund's guidelines (PDF) and submit an online letter of inquiry due by August 1. Applicants are encouraged to have a conversation with PFund's program officer, Kayva Yang. She can be reached at kyang@PFundOnline.org or 612-870-1806.

Power of One Award Nominations - Deadline July 31, 2011

PFund annually recognizes individuals who are strongly involved in promoting and serving LGBT communities with its PFund Power of One Award. The PFund Power of One Award is designed to recognize individuals who work to improve the quality of life for the LGBT community through efforts such as volunteering, activism and/or leadership.

Click here to nominate someone today!

Criteria for nominees/recipients:

• The award recognizes someone who has made a significant contribution that reflects the mission and vision of PFund.
• Nominees have both depth and breadth of service to the LGBT community.
• Nominees are community leaders or activists.
• Community service may include service to PFund, but should not be limited to this type of service.
• The PFund Power of One Award is not limited to someone with a "lifetime" of contributions; a significant one-time benefit may also be recognized.
• Current board and staff members of PFund are not eligible for nomination. Partners and family members of current board and staff are eligible.

Award: One recipient is chosen each year to receive the PFund Power of One Award. The winner will be honored at PFund's annual grantee event and receive $1,000 to be awarded to a non-profit organization of the recipient's choice.

Questions? Contact Alfonso Wenker at 612-870-1806 or awenker@PFundOnline.org.