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NPQ's Nonprofit Newswire: Stories, Trends, Insights, Monday, March 14, 2011

NPQ's Nonprofit Newswire: Stories, Trends, Insights.

Top Five Challenges Facing Nonprofit Boards

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PND RFP ALERT, Thursday, 03.10.11

March 10, 2011

The following requests for proposals have been posted to Philanthropy News Digest:


Operation Homefront and Saban Family Foundation Announce 2011 Saban Military Wife Educational Scholarship
Scholarships of up to $30,000 will be awarded to wives of uniformed service members attending vocational training in the medical field....
Deadline: May 1, 2011
Posted: March 10, 2011

Toyota International Teacher Program Accepting Applications for Costa Rican Study Program
All expenses will be paid for middle and high-school American teachers and librarians to travel to Costa Rica to meet with local experts, visit schools and museums, and experience the rainforest first-hand from November 19 - December 3, 2011....
Deadline: May 4, 2011
Posted: March 10, 2011

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Invites Applications From Junior and Senior Investigators for New Connections: Increasing Diversity of Programming Initiative
Grants of up to $75,000 will be awarded to scholars from historically disadvantaged and underrepresented communities to submit programming ideas that relate to one of the foundation's interests; in this round, public health law is of special interest....
Deadline: May 5, 2011
Posted: March 10, 2011

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Philanthropy Journal Resources + Jobs - 03 09 11

Philanthropy Journal Resources + Jobs - 03 09 11.

Scholarships Available for Intro to Fundraising in Seattle

Save $25! Register for two or more classes at once and receive $25 off each additional course. Register Now for Grantseeker Training | Register Now» Foundation Fundraising: An Introductory Course This course will help you understand the grantmaking objectives of foundations. You'll learn to overcome the distinct challenges of foundation fundraising, as well as how to take advantage of its unique opportunities. Participants receive a one-week subscription to Foundation Directory Online Professional and a copy of Foundation Fundamentals ($39.95 value) Seattle | Wednesday, April 13 | Register Now» Securing Corporate Partnerships Corporations are playing an increasingly active role in supporting nonprofits. Explore the various opportunities available and determine if a corporate partnership is right for your organization. Participants receive a complimentary one-month subscription to Corporate Giving Online ($59.95 value) Portland, OR | Thursday, May 5 | Register Now» Scholarships Available for Eligible Nonprofits • Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS • The total organizational operating budget must be under $1,000,000

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Join us for "Research and Development: A New Form of Evaluation."

Join us for a free webinar.   Research & Development: A New Form of Evaluation    Wednesday, March 23, 2011 2 - 3:30pm Eastern   Investors expect for-profit leaders to use research and development to determine which combination of product elements work, for whom, and under what conditions. Philanthropic investors expect nonprofit leaders to use social research methods to measure whether a whole program or strategy changed the target audience.   TCC Group's Senior Vice President Peter York and Consultant PeiYao Chen will highlight the value of an R & D approach to data collection for funders and nonprofits.  TCC Group believes that this method empowers the sector to bring new perspectives, data, strategies, and learning to the table. TCC Group | 31 West 27th Street | 4th Floor | New York | NY | 10001

Strategic Planning Online Training Session

Strategic Planning for Non-Profits - A Process That Works

"If we fail to plan, we will plan to fail”. It’s an old military adage, but it holds true for the non-profit world. Strategic planning for non-profits has become a necessity in an ever increasing competitive environment. Having a good plan in place will guide decisions about goals, projects, staffing, boards and activities. Special Guest Speaker: Ken Coffey, Vice President of Marketing & Chief Development Officer of Frederick Memorial Healthcare System in Frederick, Maryland Friday, February 18th 10:00-11:00 AM EST Strategic Planning: Registration: FREE for clients, $99.00 for non-clients To register, please click here . . .

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Movie Mondays - The New Look of Board Meetings

Are your board members enthusiastic to come to board meetings?

In this week's movie, Brenda B. Asare from The Alford Group talks about how board meetings are being run differently to better engage their members and to be more effective. She has several ideas you may want to incorporate if you're not already doing so.

 

Here's the link to the movie:

 

http://www.501videos.com/mm2011/01/mm_5_bm.html

 

Here's something fun:

 

Last week I sent out a present to everyone who wished me a happy birthday.  Actually I should say "almost everyone".  I found some emails in my "junk" box and some might have been deleted before I got to them.  So, in case you didn't get the present from me, here the link to it.  It's a customized poster for you.

 

http://www.501videos.com/fun/posters.html

 

I had a great response to them last week.  I think I made some folks laugh. :)  Share them with your colleagues if you wish.

 

Have a terrific week.

 

Chris

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NPQ's Nonprofit Newswire: Stories, Trends, Insights, 01.31.11

NPQ's Nonprofit Newswire: Stories, Trends, Insights.

PND RFP ALERT, 01.30.11

January 30, 2011 The following requests for proposals have been posted to Philanthropy News Digest: National Endowment for Financial Education Offers Support for Financial Literacy Research Projects Grants will be awarded to nonprofits and educational organizations conducting research that has the potential to make a profound contribution to the field of financial literacy.... Deadline: June 7, 2011 ; December 6, 2011 (Concept Inquiry Form) Posted: January 30, 2011 Create a network to grow and strengthen your mission Blackbaud Social™ allows nonprofits to broaden their reach through privately-branded social networking. The combination of Blackbaud Social and Blackbaud Sphere creates a comprehensive solution for social media, emarketing, online events, website management, and advocacy. Learn more and get social! Foundation Center • 79 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003 • (212) 620-4230