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Rotary Charities Announces Changes to Organizational Capacity Assessment Planning Grants
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On July 27, 2011 the Rotary Charities Board made several changes to the Organizational Capacity Assessment (OCA) and Planning grants. The OCA process is required prior to applying for a multiple year organizational capacity building grant. Based on the history of organizational capacity building grants over the past five years, only 35% of OCA grantees receive multiple year funding.
With many requests and limited resources, the Rotary Charities Board is committed to maximizing the outcomes of the OCA process. To that end, the Board approved an additional $3,000 to its OCA planning grants. Successful applicants will now receive up to $8,000 for organizational capacity assessment planning grants to be allocated in the following manner: Read more ... |
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AmeriCorps VISTA Opportunities
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Three VISTA positions are available for the service term of November 4, 2011 through November 3, 2012 to help build the capacity of the Grand Vision and the Poverty Reduction Initiative. AmeriCorps VISTA is a national service program designed to fight poverty, where VISTA members commit to building the capacity of organizations. During your service, you will receive a modest living allowance ($10,000), health care; and upon completing your service, you may choose to receive a Segal Education Award or post service stipend. Having a modest living allowance helps volunteers to understand and assist those in poverty. The deadline for applications is August 24, 2011. Please visit the AmeriCorps website to apply.
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Nonprofit Start-Up Legal Assistance Clinic
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Community Legal Resources (CLR) is seeking a limited number of eligible, emerging nonprofit organizations for placement in the Fall 2011 Wayne State University Small Business Enterprises and Nonprofit Law School Clinic. This clinic will provide free legal assistance for new organizations applying for 501c3 federal tax-exempt status. The deadline is August 22 at 5 pm. Learn more.
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What's in Your Toolbox to Partner with Social Entrepreneurs?
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There are potential benefits to both nonprofit organizations and new social entrepreneurs to combine forces according to Debbie McKeon, Northsky Executive Director, in her latest article published in the May/June issue of the Michigan Nonprofit Association's Links magazine. In her article, Debbie presents several situations where a fiscal sponsorship agreement may be a good tool to utilize. To read more, see page 7 of MNA Links . |
