Bisquick’s Second Year of Pancake Nation – Makin’ the Batter Matter! |Frugal Front Porch

Last year I introduced you to Bisquick’s first year of Pancake Nation which established grants for non-profits and schools wanting to raise money with a pancake breakfast. How fun! After a successful first year, they’re ready to kick off another year. How can your school or organization can take advantage of this great opportunity? Keep reading to find out!

National Grants Program Puts the ‘Fun’ in Fundraising for Communities Nationwide

MINNEAPOLIS, September 22, 2010 –Today, Bisquick®, America’s best-selling pancake and baking mix, proudly kicks off year two of Bisquick Pancake Nation™, a unique program that unites and rewards pancake breakfast lovers and fundraisers nationwide. At the heart of Pancake Nation™ is a grants program, offering qualified nonprofit organizations and schools an opportunity to receive a $250 grant toward a pancake breakfast fundraiser. The Bisquick® Pancake Nation™ website also offers a suite of tools to help pancake breakfast enthusiasts customize event materials, calculate how many supplies they need and spread the word about fundraising a pancake breakfast online.

In year one of the program, nearly $30,000 in grants were awarded to more than 100 schools and nonprofits nationwide. “We netted $1,450! In small town Kentucky, that's a successful pancake breakfast,” said Jerome Flynn of the Stanford Rotary Club.

HOW THE GRANTS WORK

The Bisquick® Pancake Nation™ program will support and reward nonprofit organizations and qualified public or private schools, with a $250 grant towards hosting their next pancake breakfast fundraiser in their local community. A list of funding qualifiers and conditions can be found at www.bisquickpancakenation.com. Grant applications will be accepted beginning September 22, 2010 through February 28, 2011.

WEBSITE

Beyond traditional tips and recipes, the Bisquick® Pancake Nation™ website (www.BisquickPancakeNation.com) includes customizable tools and templates such as invitations, event signs and materials to help you plan a pancake breakfast. The site also includes:

· The Pancake Finder – locate a nearby pancake fundraiser

· Pancake Calculator – go shopping for just the right amount of ingredients for your expected number of guests

· Placemats – download and print so guests can share trivia and play games while they eat

Bisquick Original Pancake and Baking mix was introduced in 1931. Today, consumers use “the yellow box” or Original Bisquick for everything from pancakes to waffles, to biscuits and main dishes. Bisquick also offers Bisquick Heart Smart, naturally low in cholesterol and an excellent source of calcium. With zero grams trans fat, it has earned the seal of the American Heart Association. Bisquick Shake ‘n Pour lets you make pancakes without any mess. Just add water to the bottle, shake and pour. Most recently, the newest addition to the product line is Bisquick Gluten Free Pancake & Baking Mix.www.BisquickPancakeNation.com