Weekly Funding Opportunity: Convergys

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Each week, Neighborhood Networks provides potential funding sources to help centers develop and improve programs and services. Featured this week is Convergys.

Convergys is a global leader in relationship management, delivering a broad range of customer and human resource solutions, backed by technology, business analytics, and consulting services. Convergys has been internationally recognized for its strong commitment to social responsibility, and corporate citizenship is one of the core values embraced by its employees.

Program Areas: Convergys funds programs in health and human services, community relations, the arts, and education. Convergys supports a wide range of educational initiatives that promote accessibility, sustainability, and self-sufficiency.

Convergys awards grants to organizations located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Eligibility: All recipients must have tax-exempt status under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or the equivalent. Priority is not given to projects and programs that already receive funds via United Way campaigns or via Convergys' participation in the Fine Arts Fund or similar community campaigns. Convergys does not make donations to:

	Individuals.
	Religious organizations that are denominational or sectarian in purpose.
	Political organizations or candidates seeking political office.
	Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, physical or mental disability, political belief, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, veteran status, economic status, or other legally protected status.
	Marketing initiatives such as sponsorships for sporting events, celebrations, parades, or festivals devoid of a charitable or business component.

Targeted Area: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West.

Award Amount: Award amounts vary.

Application Process: Applicants should provide a one- to two-page summary of the project that includes:

	A description of the organization's mission and history.
	A brief description of the program for which support is requested, including rationale, amount requested; communities and number of individuals that will be served; goals, objectives, and action plan of the project; expected quantifiable outcomes; methods of evaluating and reporting results; and additional sources of financial support.

Please submit proposals to:

Convergys Community Relations Program
201 East Fourth Street, Suite 1400
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Convergys normally sends notification of its decision within 90 days.

Deadline: Ongoing.

Contact: For more information on Convergys' corporate giving, contact:

Convergys Community Relations Program
201 East Fourth Street, Suite 1400
Cincinnati, OH 45202