$25K MEMORIAL AWARD AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITY NON-PROFITS DURING NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY MONTH

October 21, 2008 - Modesto, CA    IMC Consulting & Training announced today that they are now accepting applications for the Ed Toolis Memorial Award.  The 2009 award process has been moved up two months to coincide with National Philanthropy month promoted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).

The award offers up to $25,000 in pro bono services to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations from Sacramento to Fresno and Tuolumne County to Monterey, CA. Services include strategic planning, board facilitation, marketing, operations, finance, and organizational development.

The AFP represents over 30,000 members in 197 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs.  The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession.  www.afpnet.org 

In 2008, Doctor’s Medical Center Foundation applied and received $15,000.00 in diagnostic and board development services. DMC Foundation serves the community with educational programs and services that provide the opportunity to improve the overall health and well being of individuals of all ages. 

According to DMC Foundation’s Executive Director, Carolyn Crown, “The Foundation will soon have its first Marketing Plan to help re-position the Foundation and build brand awareness.” Carolyn also added, “The meetings facilitated by IMC have inspired conversations that have lead to better communication among our board of directors and between our key staff.  We are confident that we will successfully use what we have learned to better serve our community.”

Tony Slaton, Executive Director, Boys and Girls Club of Merced County praised IMC Consulting & Training for their efficient organizational diagnostic and effective board development.  “Mr. Loschke’s team was instrumental in identifying core initiatives that our team of volunteers and board members could effectively implement and manage with our limited resources.  We look forward to applying for the 2009 award.”  Slaton’s organization received a $10,000 grant.

Edwin Toolis passed away in December of 2005.  He was a former associate and finance specialist with IMC for five years.  He was also two-time past President of SCORE, the Service Corp of Retired Executives.  During his career he managed a $1.2 billion dollar budget for 14 companies in two countries.  “Ed was frequently recognized for his professionalism and generosity”, said IMC President Michael Loschke.  “We want to carry on the tradition at IMC.”

IMC Consulting & Training is the Central Valley’s largest full-service management consulting firm.  They specialize in serving small and medium operations from Fresno to Sacramento.  For more information and applications go to www.imc-1.net.

California licensed non-profit and civic organizations are encouraged to apply by filling out the following application.  Applications must be postmarked by Monday, December 10, 2008.  Awards will be announced in early January.