Technology Webinar
Social Media Basics |
 Thursday, November 10, 2011
10 am to Noon
Northwestern Michigan College
University Center, Room 5 or from your own computer
Fee: $12
Trainer: Andy Wolber, Technology Consultant
This webinar may be accessed from your own computer or from our classroom at Northwestern Michigan College University Center. Instructions will be emailed to registrants 48 hours prior to the webinar.
Just getting started with social media? Learn why social media is an essential tool your organization should use. You'll learn the basic elements of all social media tools, as well as how to decide which tools make the most sense for your nonprofit.
Designed for nonprofit managers, staff and volunteers considering but not yet using social media.
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Technology Webinar
Introduction to Twitter and HootSuite |
Thursday, November 10, 2011 1:30 to 3:30 pm Northwestern Michigan College
University Center, Room 5 or from your own computer Fee: $12 Trainer: Andy Wolber, Technology Consultant This webinar may be accessed from your own computer or from our classroom at Northwestern Michigan College University Center. Instructions will be emailed to registrants 48 hours prior to the webinar. Learn how to use setup and use Twitter & HootSuite. Twitter lets you share information in 140-character chunks, and provides a good introduction to the basic elements of social media. HootSuite lets you schedule Tweets and Facebook updates, and manage multiple social media accounts. Designed for nonprofit managers, staff and volunteers becoming familiar with social media. Register Now |
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Emergency Funds Available through the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
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The Community Foundation FOCUS Fund has funding available this year to support organizations with an urgent, unanticipated need for funds. Requests will be considered from organizations providing health and human services in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and/or Leelanau Counties. Proposals will be considered for program operational needs, direct services, capital or equipment expenditures, etc.
Individual grant awards of up to $2,500 are planned and all grantees will be asked to provide a dollar for dollar match. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; the next review date is planned for November 15.
For complete details and to apply for a Community Foundation FOCUS Fund grant, visit LINK
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Oryana Natural Foods Market Invites Non-Profits to Apply for Community Grant
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Oryana currently seeks applications from local non-profit organizations for the Oryana Community Grant Program. Every profitable year, Oryana donates a portion of its end-of-year proceeds (pre-tax) to a local non-profit organization. Just a few weeks remain for groups to submit their applications; they must be received electronically by December 1.
To download an application or for additional details, visit the Community Grant section of the Oryana website. |
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Break for Lunch
Preventing and Managing Fraud
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November 17, 2011 12 noon to 1:30 pm Northwestern Michigan College
University Center Room 5 Fee: $12 Gregg Smith, Lawton Gallagher Group Stephen M. Peacock, CPA, Rehmann Group Fraud is increasingly becoming a problem for nonprofit organizations. Learn the most common types of fraud, why it occurs, how to detect it, and how to prevent it. We'll also discuss managing fraud when it occurs and how to develop a crisis communication strategy to help preserve your organization's reputation as you manage a fraud event. Designed for nonprofit managers, board officers, and board members. Register Now |
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Stay Informed about Legislation Focused on the Charitable Giving Incentive
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Congress is considering changes to the tax code including the Charitable Giving Incentive. This is an important issue for nonprofits and you should become as informed as possible in order to develop the appropriate position and advocacy plan for your organization. Here is a link to more information on this topic.
http://independentsector.org/word_on_washington |
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Fall 2011 Professional Development Schedule!
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Forming Successful Alliances and Partnerships
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Legal Issues for Nonprofit Start Ups
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Nonprofit Social Benchmark Report
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Preparing Your 990 Form [LINK] |
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Send your posting (no more than 200 words) and closing date
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Plan the timing of your next event by consulting our event planning calendar.
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Grant Opportunities Applicable to the
Grand Vision
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