t is hard to raise money. It is competitive. It is time-consuming. Not to mention, if a program isn’t a national one, leaders typically don’t have access to funders at that level. With this in mind, we make it our business to know the national landscape and expand what funding is possible. We look for game-changers who are getting things done and connect who we can with new sources of revenue.
Whether through Full Circle’s internal grants program or partnernships with external philanthropists (high net worth individuals, private and family foundations, donor-advised funds, corporate giving), we harness funds to get behind select programs and leaders that promote the advancement of young women.
We invite you to submit our initial inquiry form below IF your program meets the following criteria:
- 501(c)(3) organization which does not operate under the umbrella of a parent organization
- serves young women (to include those who identify as) ranging between 15 and 25 years old
- supports the advancement of young women from low-income households, ultimately creating pathways to economic stability and prosperity, as its core mission
- provides direct services, not advocacy efforts
- demonstrates measurable outcomes
- has been existence for at least three years
- has a maximum annual budget of $750,000
Local
While some challenges girls face are universal, many are rooted in the issues of a particular community, and therefore best addressed by targeted local efforts.
Small to midsize
Many small to midsize nonprofits (annual budget > $750,000) face external pressure to continuously expand, but we recognize that remaining small is often the best way to maintain high quality programming. Growth is important, but there are ways to grow that don’t involve higher service numbers.
Gender-specific
Research shows that gender-specific mentoring relationships can make a critical difference during adolescence. This is especially true for girls, for whom having female role models expands their vision of what they have the potential to achieve.
Long-term
One of the evidence-based best practices for serving middle and high school youth is to connect with them early and then keep them engaged over the course of several years.
