| Women's Executive Director Leadership Forum 2008 |
Cedar Creek Conference Center
New Haven, Missouri
June 5 & 6, 2008
Last year's Women's Executive Director Forum gave women from various parts of Missouri and Southern Illinois a chance to meet, celebrate, and learn from other each other through peer panels and group discussions on leadership styles, balancing life, and other unique aspects of being a female executive director. What we heard from those in attendance:
From start to finish, it was a wonderful time of training, networking, learning, and dreaming. The only deficit was that it ended too quickly.
Just a short "e-note" to let you know that the retreat was exceptional!
The hard work, excellence and dedication to empowerment were evident throughout the event. Thanks, to everyone, who made it a practical and renewing event.
I think we are blessed to work and serve in the nonprofit sector. From the first two days, it appears that we have begun an experience that will help us better understand and facilitate the business we lead.
Registrations will be open within the next few weeks. Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet and retreat! Be sure to watch the NSC website for more information! |
| Five Recommendation to Ease the Sting of Possible Recession |
Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) Outlines Five Recommendations to Prepare for Economic Downturn
Nonprofits, funders and donors facing a possible recession would do well to draw lessons from the challenging economic period that the sector went through in 2001, made worse by 9-11, according to Nonprofit Finance Fund President and CEO Clara Miller. The NFF head outlined five recommendations for what nonprofits can do now to ease the sting of any current and future recessions.
- Nonprofits heading into recession need to avoid "strong, silent behavior" and sustained spending, which has been a hallmark of the industry for more than a decade, and continues to make nonprofits weaker, not stronger.
- Nonprofits should engage with board members and funders in contingency planning on what is likely to happen to clients and funders during a recession.
- Nonprofits should avoid large investments in fixed assets and infrastructure (i.e., a building purchase, new hires or expansion of services), and if change (growth or retrenchment) is likely, then nonprofits need to work with funders and board to build a cushion to allow flexibility and course corrections.
- Nonprofits need to get a firm handle now on their revenue patterns.
- If they offer services (e.g., job retraining, food kitchens and housing services) that will lessen the negative impact of an economic downturn, nonprofits should approach government funders more aggressively.
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| A Few Good Accounting Packages |
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by Idealware
As tax season approaches, take a moment to reflect on last year's process. Did your tax preparations involve stress, chaos, and panic? Or was it relatively trouble free? Could you create the reports you needed? Track restricted funds? Access your accounting software without worrying about causing a fatal system error?
The difference between a painful and an easy tax season can be as simple as your accounting software package -- or lack thereof. If you're struggling to create reports, track expenses, and complete necessary tasks, it may be time for a new system. And while we can't prepare your taxes for you, we can suggest a few tools that might help. Read more... |
| Ladue News Accepting Nominations for 2008 Charity Edition |
Nominations are being accepted from all area not-for-profit agencies and can be submitted by anyone, including members of the organizations or their beneficiaries. The deadline for nomination applications is March 15, 2008. The nine finalists will be announced in the paper in the spring of 2008. The LN Charity Awards will culminate in a cocktail party on the eve of the Charity Issue, where the winners will be announced. Although all nominees will be given editorial coverage in our June 13, 2008 issue, only three charities will be announced as winners and awarded $3,000.
Send your IRS 501(c)(3) Status Letter under separate cover. When completed, return form to lncharity@laduenews.com. Or print form and fax or mail to: Charity Awards, Ladue News, 8811 Ladue Rd, Ste. D, St. Louis, Missouri 63124, (314) 863-3737 PHONE, (314) 863-4445 FAX |
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United Way of Greater St. Louis - One Time Grants
Deadline: March 21, 2008
United Way of Greater St. Louis is offering non-profits, community agencies and churches the opportunity to apply for one-time grants. For 2008, there are 18 grant topics available within certain Missouri and Illinois counties. The first round of eligible grant opportunities includes four topic areas and grant submissions are due to United Way by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2008 by mail or in person to: United Way, 910 North 11th Street, St. Louis, MO 63101. Go online to www.stl.unitedway.org for an application and more information.
Rural Business Cooperative Service
Deadline: April 8, 2008
RFP: Online
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service announces the availability of approximately $1.463 million in competitive grant funds for fiscal year (FY) 2008 for cooperatives and associations of cooperatives to assist small, minority agricultural producers. USDA Rural Development Cooperative Programs hereby requests proposals from eligible cooperatives and associations of cooperatives for a competitively awarded grant to fund technical assistance to small, minority agricultural producers in rural areas. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. The maximum award amount per grant is $175,000.
Ozarks Health Advocacy Foundation
Deadline: Concept letters due March 28, 2008
RFP: www.ohaf.org
The Ozarks Health Advocacy Foundation (OHAF) is offering grants for critical medical, mental, and dental health-related needs in Ozarks communities. Concept letters are due by March 28, 2008. For more information, including required forms and detailed instructions for submitting your concept letters, visit the OHAF web site at www.ohaf.org. Contact Kelly Brockman with OHAF at (417) 883-3838 with questions or for more information.
Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) - Innovative Funding Opportunities
Several MFH funding programs have a new opportunity available. Innovative Funding encourages organizations to develop new approaches and ideas to solve health problems in Missouri. Check the MFFH website for more information.
Motorola Foundation Lincoln Grants
Spring 2008 Deadline: March 30, 2008
Fall 2008 Deadline: July 30, 2008 The Motorola Foundation is proud to partner with the Chicago History Museum to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. Working in collaboration, they will identify projects developed by U.S. civic, educational and cultural organizations that actively engage the public in the lessons from Lincoln's life. Endorsed by the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, the US$750,000 grant program will focus on three themes: Bringing History to Life; Engaging Current Events; Leadership Skills. More information at the Motorola Foundation website.
Starbucks Foundation Deadline: March 1 and September 1 (yearly)
RFP: www.starbucks.com/aboutus/
Starbucks Foundation funds programs for youth, ages 6-18, that integrate literacy with personal and civic action in the communities where they live. The Starbucks Foundation invites letters of inquiry from qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations that work with underserved youth in the fields of literacy (reading, writing, and creative/media arts) and environmental literacy. Grants range from $5,000-$20,000. |
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Special Symantec Donation |
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| Conferences of Interest |
| Cambio de Colores 2008
Latinos in Missouri: Uniting Cultures - Uniendo Culturas
April 7 - 9, 2008
Stoney Creek Inn, Columbia, Missouri
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