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That’s where these proposals hit us! Grantseeker, Betsy Pitchford, asked for a post about outstanding recent grants. There are so many, it’s hard to choose. Here goes. We’d like you to notice, that in each of these grant arrangements, there’s an adult who’s stepped back to think about what children need to grow and develop. […]
Baaaaaacon! According to comedian, Jim Gaffigan, bacon is SO good you can wrap it around other foods (like brussels sprouts or kale) to make THEM taste better. At the Dekko Foundation, we think knowledge of child/youth development is a little bit like bacon. Knowing how children and young people develop is good on its […]
Sometimes we come across something that just has to be shared! The title of this document was “Mr. Dekko-isms.” We’re sharing it without any edits at all! Mr. Dekko on priorities: “Concentration of effort is the key to human accomplishment.” Mr. Dekko on the essential ingredients of success: “Talent–hopefully supplemented by hard work, and […]
We hear this from grantseekers ALL the time! They’re in the middle of filling out our grant application and they’re stumped. The section they’re referring to is the part of our application entitled, “The Difference You Will Make.” For short, ‘the results section.’ This section IS difficult! So, let’s break it down. Through this set of […]
Cameras, contacts, razors, cars…everything’s disposable these days…except some things that SHOULD be. Let us explain. It seems there are two types of nonprofit organizations: Some nonprofits invest in peoples’ well being. YMCA’s, senior citizens’ centers and 4-H Clubs fall into this category. Even though times change and people change, it’s pretty likely that there will […]