New BFC Giving Program: Clarity and Structure

View the new BFC Giving Program Guide

Dear BFC community,

For as long as I can remember, our Co-op has given donations to dozens of local organizations every year. When I became manager of the Marketing & Community Relations department, I felt that we needed a clearer structure for processing these requests. Our goal isn’t to create barriers to entry, but to organize the application and award process, reduce administrative time, direct our giving toward our Ends, and make the process clearer for applicants.

With July marking the start of our new fiscal year, this felt like the right time to put that structure in place. The two biggest changes: applications are now reviewed monthly rather than first-come-first-served, and there’s a new Primary Focus section guiding where our funds go. The updated Giving Program Guide also gives a full overview of our ongoing giving programs, so organizations can see which option best fits their purpose.

If you work with an organization that has applied (or may apply in the future) for contributions, sponsorships, or in-kind donations, I encourage you to take a look. Questions or feedback are welcome via our Contact form; select “Marketing Inquiry” from the dropdown.

Thank you, as always, for engaging with our cooperative!
Ruth