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The Women's Executive Director's Forum will offer
female nonprofit leaders an opportunity to learn from
other women executive directors through peer panels
and group discussions on leadership styles,
balancing life, and other unique aspects of being a
female executive director.
Registration is now open. Space is very limited to be sure that we have an intimate, interactive and exciting retreat. Cost is only $75/person for the forum and limited lodging on-site is available on a first come-first served basis for an additional $75/person. Off-site lodging is also available. Leadership and Legacy NSC is very proud and privileged to have Ruth McCambridge, editor-in-chief of The Nonprofit Quarterly, an innovative nonprofit journal aimed at helping to build the capacity of individual nonprofits and the sector at large, address the Women's Forum participants this year regarding a woman's unique approach to "Leadership & Legacy" . Also planned for the retreat is a panel of funders
throughout Missouri who will shed light on "What
Funders Look for in Nonprofit Leaders." NSC also
welcomes Kathryn Kiefer of Kiefer Communications
Group and three-time Emmy Award winning anchor
and reporter, leading participants on understanding
the "Power of Voice."
A panel of last year's Women Leadership Academy
participants will answer questions and offer stories
about their year-long leadership pathway experience
and the benefit they found for themselves, for their
organizations and for their communities as the year
made them stronger leaders.
The day and a half will also be interspersed with a
yoga session and nature walk with ample time for
networking and making strong connections to
colleagues from your region or across Missouri.
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Welcome Lawrence Ditto,
Operations Manager
With the addition of Larry on May 3, NSC is now a full house! Larry comes to NSC with over ten years of financial
experience working in the retail and healthcare
industries including extensive cash management,
treasury analysis, financial reporting, and general
accounting as well as interaction with IT in the
development of financial reports.
Prior to joining NSC, Larry was with Sisters of Mercy
Health System for seven years, most recently as their
Senior Treasury Analyst . He also served as staff
accountant with St. Louis Children's Hospital and as a
cash management analyst with May Department
Stores.
Since 2003, Larry has been an active member of the
Association for Financial Professionals, earning the
certified treasury professional (CTP) designation.
Larry has a B.S. in Business Administration with an
emphasis in Accounting from the University of
Missouri-St. Louis and an M.A. in Finance from
Webster University. He is currently studying for the
CPA exam.
Welcome Larry to NSC!
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Space is still available for health-related nonprofits to
attend NSC Spring workshops in Rolla, Cape
Girardeau, Springfield and Farmington. Topics and
dates are as follows:
Grant Writing June 6 | Cape Girardeau June 7 | Farmington Fund Development June 8 | Farmington Governance June 14 | Springfield Human Resources June 22 | Rolla Click the link(s) above for more information or to register. Or, visit the NS C website for additional information. Nonprofit staff, board members, and other volunteers
who are in leadership positions within health-related
nonprofit organizations will find this series filled with
practical advice and information they can put to
immediate use.
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Paying for Overhead
While charities often complain that foundations do not provide enough grants for their rent, staff salaries, and other operating expenses, a vast majority of philanthropies say they are willing to pay for such costs, a new study has found. Read more... Robo Calls: Advocacy Tool or
Harrassment?
According to a recent article in NP Action, robo calls are emerging as one of the leading forms of political communication. These automated telephone calls target households with prerecorded messages, often urging them to vote for a specific measure or providing them with information on candidates. By eliminating staff or volunteer time, robo calls have proven to be an inexpensive and fast way to reach a wide population. Candidates, campaign managers and non profits alike are increasingly employing this technique in their advocacy efforts. But this trend has not been without controversy. To be effective, this tool should be used wisely. Read more... Volunteering Carries Health
Benefits, Report Says
Volunteers help themselves to better health while helping others, according to a study released today by the Corporation for National and Community Service that reviews a compelling collection of recent scientific research. Read more... Want to hire the best and
brightest members of Gen Y?
Article in St. Louis Today by Mike Zychinski, Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP in St. Louis The corporate competition for talent has been all over the news. Baby boomers are retiring in droves, and economists tell us that soon there will be far more open positions than available workers, forcing employers into an all-out struggle for the best talent. This is certainly the case when it comes to younger workers, who are getting choosier about where they want to work. Some companies may have a powerful carrot to dangle in front of younger workers - and they might not even realize it. Numerous reports reveal that Gen Y workers - people born between 1977 and 1991 - feel a personal responsibility to make a positive impact on society, and increasingly are connecting and meshing their personal and professional goals, fully expecting their employers to help them contribute to the community. Read more... |
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Downtown Revitalization
and Economic Assistance Initiative now accepting
proposals
The 2007 DREAM (Downtown Revitalization and Economic Assistance for Missouri) initiative was formed by Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt in June 2006. D·R·E·A·M Initiative is a comprehensive, streamlined
approach to downtown revitalization that provides a
one-stop shop of technical and financial assistance
for select communities to more efficiently and
effectively engage in the downtown revitalization
process. Last year, 10 Missouri communities were
named as the first inductees in the DREAM initiative:
Cape Girardeau, Excelsior Springs, Hannibal,
Hermann, Kennett, Neosho, Sedalia, St. Joseph,
Washington and West Plains. 2007 DREAM
communities will be announced at the
Governor's Conference on Economic Development in
August.
Proposals due: 5 p.m. July 6
Guidelines: http://www.dream.mo.gov/pdfs/DREAMGuidelin es.pdf Applications: htt p://www.dream.mo.gov/appandguide.htm Two applications are available, one for previous applicants who were not selected and a second for first-time applicants. |
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Missouri Foundation for Health
Capacity Building Grant Program (formerly MFH SOD
Grant)
First Cycle 2007 Proposals Due May 31, 2007 Beginning with the 2007 programming year, MFH has entered into a collaborative relationship with NSC. Therefore, NSC will now serve as the primary contact for the MFH Capacity Building Program. To be eligible to receive funding, organizations must be located and provide services in the Foundation's service area (refer to service area map found on MFH's website) and support activities that aim to achieve measurable improvements in the health of Missouri's citizens, particularly the health of the uninsured, underinsured and underserved populations. Deadline for First Cycle grant submission is May 31, 2007. Second Cycle grant applications will be available online June 4. More information on the NSC website. Application Download: PDF version or Word version Keep America Beautiful
Introduces Graffiti Hurts Grants Program
Keep America Beautiful has developed a new Graffiti Hurts national funding program to help communities kick-start or intensify their local graffiti-prevention activities. The 2007 Graffiti Hurts Grant Program allows communities to apply for a grant of $2,000, offered in two categories: 1) communities with a population over 300,000; and 2) communities with populations under 300,000. Deadline: June 29, 2007 PDF of Application: here American Dental Association
Foundation Requests Proposals to Improve
Children's Dental Health
The American Dental Association Foundation has issued a Request for Proposals to help improve children's oral health through its Samuel Harris Fund for Children's Dental Health. Established by the ADA Foundation to prevent childhood tooth decay, the Harris Fund annually provides grants of up to $5,000 to educational and preventative programs designed to improve children's dental health. In 2007, the program will award up to $300,000 in grants. Deadline: July 17, 2007 Download complete RFP Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation Invites Proposals to Improve the Health of
Immigrant and Refugee Communities
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Vulnerable Populations Portfolio is accepting grant proposals for new community-based approaches to health and healthcare problems faced by immigrants and refugees in the United States. The program seeks projects that address how health and social systems can accommodate the unique needs of different and changing immigrant and refugee populations; how communities can engage in helping immigrants and refugees maintain and improve their health; and what strategies can overcome barriers that immigrants and refugees face when trying to access health and social services. To be considered, proposals must address ways for
improving the health of new residents by linking how
social factors-language skills, significant cultural
differences, poor education, and poverty-affect health
outcomes.
Deadline: July 13, 2007 M·A·C AIDS Fund Accepting
Grant Applications for Treatment and Prevention
Programs
In an effort to streamline its funding, the fund has identified the following four critical areas of need: 1) the Link Between Poverty and AIDS - funding for basic needs such as food and housing to those living with HIV/AIDS; 2) Models of Care - developing hospitals and increasing the number of doctors and nurses in countries that need it the most; 3) Treatment Adherence - developing peer-based programs to help people adhere to their treatment regimes; and 4) Prevention - programs with a specific focus on high- risk populations such as youth, people over 50, African Americans, as well as Caribbean and African women living in Western cities. Grants are awarded to tax-exempt private agencies classified as 501(c)(3) organizations and public charities that are directly associated with HIV/AIDS. The typical grant size ranges between $5,000 and $25,000, depending on the scope of project and the fund's past history with an organization. Deadline: Grant applications are accepted year-round and proposals are reviewed and awarded quarterly. More information can be found at M.A.C. AID Fund. Japan Foundation Center for
Global Partnership Offers Funding for Education
Projects in U.S. South and Midwest
The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership has announced funding opportunities for small-scale education initiatives in the southern and midwestern United States. CGP's Education Program seeks to increase awareness and understanding of Japan in these regions through support of teacher training and related programs that address the needs of the K-12 student and teacher community. Grants of up to $5,000 each will be awarded for projects conducted from May 1 to December 31, 2007. Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis and applicants will be notified of the decision 1-2 months after formal submission of the proposal. All projects must include an event component. Nonprofit organizations from the following regions are eligible to apply: Midwest - Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin; South - Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. More information http://www. cgp.org/index.php? option=article&task=default&articleid=326 United Way of Greater St. Louis
Offers One-Time Grants
The United Way is pleased to offer one-time grants to non-profits, community agencies and churches within our service area. Early each year, the United Way's Community Investment Committee determines its slate of one-time grants that will be available that year. The topics will change each year. Unless specified, the grants are available to both United Way member and non-member agencies. One-Time Grants Available with Applications due by July 9, 2007: Indigent Elderly Infrastructure Enhancement of Non-Profit Agencies in Warren County Language Translation Peer Harassment Senior Services in Clinton/Randolph Counties For more information on the above grants, please click here for a PDF of services and click here for the application. Contact Vanessa Wayne at 314-539-4084 or waynev@stl.unitedway.org |
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Thank you for spending a few moments with us today.
Until next month...
 Deborah Cooper, President
Nonprofit Services Consortium
phone:
314.436.9580
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