Wild4life, Containers 2 Communities, Nurturing Minds and Building Tomorrow

Wild4life, Containers 2 Communities, Nurturing Minds and Building Tomorrow: $2,500 to pilot an experimental initiative. Four high-potential constituents with annual budgets of less than $1 million were selected within the West Foundation’s existing portfolio. These organizations received modest flexible funding in the form of a “mini-grant” to offset costs and fees related to professional development. Use of grant funds was ultimately determined by the recipient organizations, although suggested allocations included conference attendance and leadership development trainings of field staff hired within a country of operation. This initiative was created to underscore the West Foundation’s belief that effective nonprofits invest in internal capacity to foster a culture of learning and provide the highest possible impact for beneficiaries.