Sask K of C Charitable Foundation

BUILD THE PARTNERSHIP:

Working Together for Greater Impact
Throughout this series, we’ve encouraged Councils and Knights to:

1. See the Need.
2. Find the Fit.
3. Tell the Story.

But many successful projects share something else in common:

They are built on relationships.
The Sask K of C Charitable Foundation exists to support charitable work across Saskatchewan, but it is often local Councils that first see the need.
Councils know their communities.
They know local organizations.
They know the people who are making a difference every day.
That’s why Councils can play such an important role.

Councils Are Connectors
A Council does not need to run a project to support it.
Sometimes the most important contribution is making a connection.
A Council member may know:

1. a school serving vulnerable students;
2. a parish ministry helping families;
3. a community organization supporting youth;
4. a local charity responding to hardship.

By starting a conversation and encouraging an application, Councils can help connect worthwhile projects with Foundation funding opportunities.

Organizations Bring Local Knowledge
Community organizations understand the needs they see every day.
They know the challenges.
They know the people they serve.
They know the difference additional resources could make.
When organizations bring that local knowledge and Councils bring their community connections, great things can happen.

Better Together
Some of the strongest charitable projects begin with a simple conversation:
“Have you considered applying to the Foundation?”
From there, relationships develop.
Ideas take shape.
Applications are submitted.
Lives are affected.
Communities benefit.
That’s partnership in action.

Looking Ahead
Next week, we’ll conclude this series with one final suggestion:

Apply Early
Because giving yourself time may be one of the best ways to strengthen your application.