• Project was funded (or funded in part) by a (Grant Program Name) Grant from the DeKalb County Community Foundation
• OR a $ (Grant Program Name) Grant received from the DeKalb County Community Foundation
• Use “DeKalb County Community Foundation” as first reference and “Community Foundation” for additional references
• Mention specifics on how the grant money will be used and the impact it will have
• Use a quote from your leadership or a board member
• Funding for our grant programs comes from the generosity of donors. Thank them!

Acknowledging a Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund grant can be a little tricky since it contains the word "Foundation" in the Fund name. The information below should help to direct appropriate recognition.

Clarification on the Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund:

• The Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund is a Donor Advised Fund at the DeKalb County Community Foundation
• As a Donor Advised Fund, Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants are made through the DeKalb County Community Foundation
• The correct logo to use is the DeKalb County Community Foundation logo
• For a personal thank you letter, please send it to the attention of the Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Board of Advisors

Suggested Wording for Grant Acknowledgement:

• Project was funded by a Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grant from the DeKalb County Community Foundation.
• OR a $ Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grant received from the DeKalb County Community Foundation.
• Use “DeKalb County Community Foundation” as first reference and “Community Foundation” for additional references
• Mention specifics on how the grant money will be used and the impact it will have
• Use a quote from your leadership or a board member

• The project was funded (or funded in part) by a YEP Grant from the DeKalb County Community Foundation
• OR $ in support through a YEP Grant from the DeKalb County Community Foundation.
• Use “DeKalb County Community Foundation” as first reference and “Community Foundation” for additional references
• Mention specifics on grant dollar usage and community impact
• Use a quote from your leadership or board members
• Thank our donors! Funding for YEP Grants and other Community Foundation grant programs comes from donor generosity

A simple press release or photo/caption can be a great way to publicize your grant. If needed, a basic press release template, a list of local media, and a few best practices are listed below.

• Press Release Template - WORD File
• Sample photo caption: Representatives from the {organization name} receive a check from Board member {name} of the DeKalb County Community Foundation. The $$$$ grant will support {the purchase, or the installation, or the project name, etc. and speak to the impact it will have}

Press Release Best Practices:

• BCC from a distribution list
• Subject line – 4-5 words – clear description of the release (could be title of newsrelease)
• Paste your press release right into the body of the email
• Include photo as an attachment

A really easy way to publicize a newly received grant is through social media. As you plan out your grant acknowledgement post, don't forget to tag or mention the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

• Facebook - DeKalb County Community Foundation (IL)
• Twitter - @DeKalbCCF
• LinkedIn - DeKalb County Community Foundation