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    Home > Programs > Our Programs
    OUR PROGRAMS


    Festival of Children Foundation offers our member organizations an expanding array of programs and resources, all of which are available free to our member groups. Programs include:

    • Training seminars, in conjunction with The Fundraising School of Indiana University
    • Grantseeking research assistance 
    • Marketing assistance, including online events management
    • Pro bono services, in conjunction with The Arts Institute - Orange County, CA
    • Vendor discounts and rebate programs
    • Direct grants (Available by invitation only. Please note that unsolicited grant requests are not accepted).

    Detailed information about these programs is available to registered member organizations in the Member Center - the 'members only' area of this Web site.

    What members are saying about our training seminars:

    "As a small nonprofit we are always looking for ways to increase revenue and the workshop provided us with tangible information that we could easily implement. The presenters were very knowledgeable and I felt like they did a wonderful job in presenting a lot of information in a short period of time."   - Art and Creativity for Healing 

    "Excellent. I have gotten great ideas about starting an annual plan and reinvigorating the current fund-raising plan." - Boys Hope Girls Hope

    "We very much enjoyed the speakers and learned some valuable teachniques and methods for successful fundraising.  We also enjoyed meeting so many other folks involved in such marvelous nonprofits."       - The All-American Boys Chorus

    "Today was just awesome!  I came away with many ideas of things I want to do for MOMS to increase our individual contributions."       - Maternal Outreach Management System (MOMS)

    "Wow! One of the best I've been to all year! Perfect/professional hand-outs, knowledgable/entertaining/professional speaker/presenter...."  - Down Syndrome Association of Orange County

    In addition to offering resources, support, and direct grants to more than 300 youth serving organizations, Festival of Children Foundation offers the following programs to benefit our communities:




    Festival of Children™ 

    Held annually, this monthlong celebration of childhood showcases more than 60 children's charities for support, services, and volunteer opportunities, and offers children and families free access to arts, culture, and educational opportunities through over 100 activities, workshops, and performances.

      

    Volunteer Day
     
    Offered each May, Volunteer Day matches high school students who wish to perform community service with nonprofit organizations eager to reach out to youth volunteers. Last year, 1400+ students were matched with groups.


    A Day with the Arts

    Our ongoing program enriches the lives of children and broadens their access to the arts by offering tickets to cultural events at no cost to children's charities to distribute to their constituents.