Deadline: 30-Jul-21
The Deaconess Foundation is seeking applications for its Leadership Grant Program to support the efforts of chief executives of strong child-serving organizations as they engage the field to shift policy and align actions for the well-being of children in the St. Louis metropolitan region.
Partners will:
- Sustain the capacity building culture enhanced by previous DIP investment by requiring fidelity to strategic planning, board development, succession planning, financial modeling, and diversity, equity and inclusion practices within their organizations;
- Incentivize leadership within networks and systems to strengthen the region’s capability to achieve better outcomes for children and youth;
- Participate in peer learning opportunities that focus on readiness for, and engagement in systemic change, including a retreat for chief executives only; and
- Participate in ongoing assessment and evaluation efforts.
Funding Information
One year grants of up to $15,000 will be available to Deaconess Impact Partners.
For more information, visit https://deaconess.org/what-we-fund/