| 3-15-2012 | BCM Announces Summer Dates for Grant Application Workshops |
| Contact: Joanne Schmidt- 504-593-2345
New Orleans - Baptist Community Ministries (BCM) will host information sessions regarding their Transom Grant Application Process. Attendees may register for either Session 1, held Thursday, July 12, 2012 from 1:30-3:30pm or Session 2, held Friday, July 13, 2012 from 9:30-11:30am.
Sessions will cover BCM grantmaking philosophies, eligibility criteria, application components, and the review process. The workshops will be held in the BCM Conference Room located at 400 Poydras Street, Suite 2950.
Reservations are required and taken on a first come, first served basis with no more than two attendees from any organization. Please fill out the attached form and fax to 504-593-2301 or email information to Joanne Schmidt at jschmidt@bcm.org no later than June 29, 2012. Validated parking available at 601 Tchoupitoulas St. |
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| 3-07-2012 | BCM Announces Opening for Grants Management Associate |
| Private Foundation located in the CBD seeks a Grants Management Associate to provide support for the Grants Manager in the Grants Management Division. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, responding to inquiries regarding grant application guidelines and procedures, maintain grant records & files, maintenance & data entry to grants database. Qualifications include Bachelor degree, a minimum of three years of relevant experience in foundation or nonprofit organization preferred, experience working with diverse cultures and strong leadership ability. Excellent interpersonal skills and oral/written skills, proficient in Microsoft Office for Windows with a concentration in Excel & Access database required. Experience with accounting and budgets a plus. Compensation includes competitive salary, paid time off and parking. For more information on our Company visit our website @ http:// www.bcm.org. Please fax resume with cover letter and salary history to HR-Grants at (504) 593-2301 or e-mail to jlaxton@bcm.org by 5pm on Friday, March 30, 2010. EOE
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| 8-25-2011 | BCM Announces Grant Awards to Six Local Nonprofits totalling $1.4 million |
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| 12-16-2010 | Baptist Community Ministries Announces Date Change to Transom Cycle Grantee Application Deadlines |
| New Orleans, LA, December 15, 2010 – Baptist Community Ministries (BCM), one of the largest private foundations in Louisiana, announced today that the dates for accepting applications for transom cycle grants have changed. The Spring transom cycle dates have changed from March 1-15 to February 15-28 and the Fall transom cycle dates have changed from September 1-15 to August 15-31.
During the Spring transom cycle, grant applications will be accepted either by U.S. mail or hand delivery from February 15, 2011 through February 28, 2011. These new dates are two weeks earlier than the previous dates. All applications must be delivered to BCM by 5:00 PM on Monday, February 28, 2011.
Grant applications will be accepted during the Fall transom cycle from August 15, 2011 through August 31, 2011. These new dates are two weeks earlier than the previous dates. All applications must be delivered to BCM by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 31, 2011.
This change also applies to all Fund Development Consulting Initiative grant applications.
These changes come in response to the overwhelming number of grant applications BCM has received in the past few transom cycles. “By moving the dates up two weeks, we are better able to review and score the applications to ensure each program is carefully considered for funding”, says Dr. Byron Harrell, President, BCM.
All questions concerning transom grants should be directed to Ms. Joanne Schmidt, Grants Manager at (504) 593-2323. |
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| 12-17-2009 | BCM Announces Grant Awards |
| New Orleans, LA, December 15, 2009 – Baptist Community Ministries (BCM) is pleased to announce the awarding of six grants during the fall transom grant cycle totaling $971,000. The following organizations and programs were funded for the terms as stated below subject to annual performance reviews:
- Bridge House – Bridge House Women's Program ($338,500/3 Years)
- Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans – Case Management Institute ($75,000/16 months)
- Common Ground Health Clinic – Common Ground Health Clinic Strategic Direction Assessment Project ($50,000/1 Year)
- Young Aspirations/Young Artists (YAYA), Inc. – Urban Heroes($180,000/3 Years)
- Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children – Parents in School Leadership Project ($255,000/3 Years)
- Innocence Project New Orleans – Voice of the Ex-offender ($72,600/1 Year)
There were a total of 43 applications submitted during this funding cycle. BCM funds eligible non-profit organizations in Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, St. Tammany and Plaquemines in four zones of interest including health, education, public safety and governmental oversight. Applications are accepted twice a year, March 1-15 and September 1-15.
According to Dr. Byron R. Harrell, President of BCM, “Baptist Community Ministries is committed to promoting and fostering the growth of healthy communities throughout Greater New Orleans. With the award of these transom grants, the nonprofit groups can continue to build strong foundations within our communities and assist the wellbeing of our citizens.”
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Baptist Community Ministries is committed to the development of a healthy community offering a wholesome quality of life to its residents and to improving the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the individuals they serve. Baptist Community Ministries is one of the largest private foundations in Louisiana, commitment to the greater New Orleans region. Beginning its service to the community in 1926 as Southern Baptist Hospital and later as Mercy Baptist Medical Center, BCM redeployed its assets through the sale of its hospital facilities in 1995. |
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