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Fund for Oklahoma City Program Criteria and Requirements
What is a "good organization"
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation defines a "good organization" as one that is able to document the characteristics listed below:
One with five or more years of experience as an agency with documented experience in the program area of the grant.
75% of the Board of Directors is involved in a documented way through board meetings, committees, special events, etc.
At least 75% or greater of the Board of Directors financially support the organization on an annual basis.
There is community diversification on the Board of Directors as appropriate for the organization. Example: The Board of Directors includes individuals with expertise in the organization's focus area as well as community leaders, corporate representation and cultural diversity.
The organization receives community support through non-governmental funding sources. Example: Financial support from corporations, businesses, individuals and/or foundations.
The organization is following a comprehensive development plan that addresses all aspects of public and private funding to sustain the organization and its programs.
The organization has an implemented strategic plan that references the proposed project as an organizational priority.
There is a stable executive staff providing leadership to the organization.
The organization's financial statement is audited on an annual basis.
What is an "Important Project"
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation defines an "important project" as one that has the following five characteristics:
The project addresses needs, issues and opportunities from a community perspective. The request should look beyond the institutional needs of the organization to the ultimate impact on people in our community and their quality of life.
The project should demonstrate an opportunity for broad-based participation and benefit in the community.
Preference will be given to new programs based on a documented community need, clearly identifiable enhancements or expansions, or outreach to new groups.
The program needs to have an "action agenda" with stated measurable outcomes that meet a recognized opportunity or need within a reasonable period of time.
A clear plan for continued funding of the project must be in place if applicable.
