Groups of 50 to 300 or more volunteers, led by experienced facility managers, architects and contractors, will renovate up to 15 Bay Area facilities in '98. All work is performed at no cost to the facility. Check out the new website of the James Irvine Foundation. It's clearly organized. It provides easy access to funding criteria, application procedures, deadlines, etc.
Meetings are free.
Applications may be submitted by groups, individuals or community organizations. Projects must take place in Marin and be completed within one year. Application workshop will be held October 9 at the Marin Community Foundation. The Management Center has put up an online self-assessment tool on its website. Users fill out an extensive questionnaire to help measure organizational performance in eight categories, including fundraising, administration, marketing and planning.