Participants in NorthSky's professional development sessions will benefit from a new online registration system. You now have several options for signing up for a session: PayPal, Google Check Out and by check. Even better, you'll receive a confirmation and ticket with directions to the session. We hope this will enhance your experience with NorthSky and make joining us for future programs much easier.

Check out our Spring 2011 schedule [Here]

As part of ongoing efforts to promote nonprofit activities in civic engagement, Michigan Nonprofit Association has convened the Michigan Redistricting Collaborative, a coalition of nonprofits working to educate nonprofits and the public about the need to change the redistricting process. The principles guiding this work are:

• The process used for redistricting must be transparent to the public;
• The redistricting process, at all levels of government, must provide data, tools and opportunities for the public to have direct input into the specific plans under consideration by the redistricting body;
• The redistricting process must be structured to promote fair and representative districts; and
• Involvement of nonprofits as trusted assets in communities is key to raising awareness for the redistricting reform

For more information on redistricting, visit www.drawthelinemichigan.org 

 

Members of the public are invited to participate in a Community Conversation on Redistricting in Traverse City on Saturday, May 21 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Park Place Hotel, 300 East State St. The conversation is hosted by the League of Women Voters of Michigan and facilitated by The Center for Michigan.

 

Co-sponsors include NorthSky Nonprofit Network, Grand Traverse Area League of Women Voters, and the Michigan Redistricting Network.

[REGISTER TODAY] Or call 517-484-5383.

May 7, 2011
4:00 to 7:00 PM
Northwestern Michigan College
University Center, room 7

Pamela Evans, NorthSky Governance Consultant

Fee: $25

If you currently serve on a nonprofit board or interested in joining one, this workshop is for you. We will discuss the requirements for serving on a board, how to be an effective board member, and what it means to be a "best practicing" board. This workshop will review the fiduciary duties and responsibilities to successfully guide a nonprofit organization. We'll review the board "role description" in detail and how to identify the right fit of your skills and interest with the nonprofit board assignment for you. Entry to mid-level practitioner; new and current board members; individuals considering board service.

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May 12, 2011
Noon to 1:30 PM
Northwestern Michigan College
University Center, room 5

Jennifer Booher, Consultant, True North Consulting & Grant Writing Services, LLC

Fee: $10

What is a brand and why is it essential to your nonprofit organization's fundraising, community outreach, and volunteer recruitment initiatives? Even in a small organization with limited resources, cost effective strategies can be use to develop and foster your brand. We'll discuss hat the steps and critical success factors in developing a brand including resource requirements and costs. Workshop includes hand-outs with basic brand-development guidelines. Entry to mid-level practitioners, volunteers, and board members

 

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