| Academy for Women Executive Directors |
| Application deadline July 31, 2008
The Academy of Women Executive Directors, a 10 month program, supports women by sustaining their role as a nonprofit leader and ultimately the organization they serve. This is accomplished by providing leadership training, peer support, and professional development with a goal of increased self awareness, leadership and management skills to make constructive choices to better lead and uphold major organizational change that benefit the nonprofit sector.
The Academy for Women Executive Directors provides custom-designed development programs. Each participant will:
- Gain New Skills and Confidence
- Enlarge Networks
- Broaden Organizational Vision
- Expand Knowledge
- Enhance Leadership Capacity
- Develop a Theory of Change
The Academy for Women Executive Directors offers two tracks:
- Executive Directors Serving Underserved Communities
- Executive Directors of Color
At the Academy for Women Executives, we believe that:
- Leadership is an ongoing developmental process
- Leadership can be learned and should be taught
- Leadership has special challenges grounded in race and gender
- Leadership starts with a theory of change and is informed by consistent practice
For more information and application, visit the NSC website or call Claire Hundelt at 314-436-9580. Application is available for download. Application deadline is July 31, 2008. |
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Strategic Communications for Nonprofits Seminar Series |
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http://www.nonprofitservices.org/CommunicationsSeminar.htm
Deadline: July 11, 2008
NSC is pleased to offer for 2008, Strategic Communications for Nonprofits-a three-part seminar with ongoing coaching through the creation of a communications plan, as well as the potential for implementation assistance.
In the seminar, Mary Ann Dersch of 501creative will teach key elements of success in strategic communications and guide participants to create individualized plans for their agencies.
The fall seminar series will be offered in Hannibal on August 6, September 3 and October 1. A commitment to participate in all three sessions of the series is required. There is a nominal fee of $150 per organization. Organizations are encouraged to send two participants. Space is limited to ten organizations to ensure quality of training.
Assistance calls will be scheduled and the RFP is available for download. Deadline is July 11, 2008.
For more information please contact Kristy Guttmann at 314-436-9580 or by email to kristy@nonprofitservices.org. |
| Strategic Fund Development for Nonprofits Seminar Series |
Deadline: July 11, 2008
NSC is pleased to offer for 2008, Strategic Fundraising for Nonprofits-a four-part seminar with ongoing coaching through the creation of a fund development plan, as well as the potential for implementation assistance. [ Download Application Packet] In the seminar, Donna McGinnis will teach key elements of success in fund development and guide participants to create individualized plans for their agencies to increase donations in the most efficient and effective way.
The fall seminar series will be offered in St. Louis on August 19, September 16, October 21 and November 18. A commitment to participate in all four sessions of the series is required. There is a nominal fee of $150 per organization. Organizations are encouraged to send two participants. Space is limited to ten organizations to ensure quality of training. RFP is available for download. Deadline for receipt of proposal is July 11, 2008. For more information visit the NSC website or contact Claire Hundelt, 314-436-9580 or at claire@nonprofitservices.org. |
| Missouri Reporting Public Charities: A Snapshot |
| NSC is proud to present a snapshot focused on a central segment of the nonprofit sector in the state of Missouri - public charities, providing answers to basic questions regarding the size, structure and impact of this group of nonprofits. The report summary, Missouri Reporting Public Charities: A Snapshot (14 pages, PDF) contains information that will hopefully serve as a useful tool in guiding decisions regarding planning, strategic development, and investment by various stakeholders who have a vested interest in the well-being of Missouri's nonprofit sector.
The nonprofit sector is an important and vital aspect of American society, providing numerous programs, services, and resources that enhance the quality of life in communities throughout the nation. NSC partnered with RegionWise, an applied research services organization at Saint Louis University to create this document.
More information can be found on our website. |
| Most Corporations Not Maximizing Their Philanthropy, Report Finds |
Although the majority of CEOs believe corporate philanthropy is an effective way to meet evolving expectations for their companies' social behavior, only a small percentage of companies are truly efficient in their philanthropy, a new report from the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy finds.
Based on a survey of more than seven hundred C-suite executives, personal interviews with twenty-four CECP CEO members, and a two-hour roundtable discussion involving forty CEOs and chairpersons, the report, Business's Social Contract: Capturing the Corporate Philanthropy Opportunity (28 pages, PDF), found that 84 percent of executives recognize that expectations for their companies' social behavior have increased, while 75 percent believe corporate philanthropy is an effective way of meeting those expectations. Due to a number of complex challenges, however, only 11 percent of companies are truly efficient in their philanthropy, maximizing both the business and social impact of their efforts.
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| Best Practices for a Good Job Fit |
Finding the right fit in a nonprofit organization can be challenging for job seekers in general, but that can be especially true for "bridgers," individuals transitioning from the private sector to the nonprofit sector, according to the June issue of "Leadership Matters."
Published by Bridgestar, a nonprofit initiative of the Bridgespan Group dedicated to attracting, connecting, and supporting leadership for the sector, the June issue of "Leadership Matters" presents best practices that consistently increase the chances of finding the right job fit. These practices can be applied in two categories: learning about yourself and learning about your potential employer. The insights are based on Bridgestar's recruiting expertise and a series of interviews that the organization conducted with senior nonprofit leaders. |
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The Union Pacific Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life in the communities served by Union Pacific Railroad, primarily in the midwestern and western United States. (For a company system map, go here.) Through the Community-Based Grant Program, the Foundation provides grants in the following areas of interest: Community and Civic, Fine Arts, and Health and Human Services. Organizations in the railroad's service area are invited to submit a one-page preliminary application form online. Selected organizations will then receive a link to the website containing the online application form, which must be submitted by August 15, 2008.
National Trails Fund
Deadline: August 15, 2008
RFP: http://www.americanhiking.orgThe National Trails Fund, sponsored by the American Hiking Society, provides support to grassroots nonprofit organizations working toward establishing, protecting, and maintaining foot trails in America. Grants help give local organizations the resources they need to secure access, volunteers, tools, and materials to protect America's public trails. Support is provided for projects that increase trail lands, including the cost associated with the acquisition of trails, trail corridors, and conservation easements. In addition, projects that will result in visible and substantial ease of access, improved hiker safety, and/or avoidance of environmental damage are considered. Higher preference is often given to projects with volunteer labor. The application deadline is August 15, 2008. Visit the American Hiking Society website to download the grant guidelines and submit an online application.
Patagonia Environmental Grant Program
Deadline: August 31, 2008
RFP: http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/patagonia.go?assetid=2942 (online application) The Patagonia Environmental Grant Program provides support to small, grassroots activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas, working on multi-pronged campaigns to protect the environment. Patagonia primarily funds local groups working to protect local habitats in the United States, as well as in Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Proposals are accepted through the Patagonia website during the months of April and August each year, and must be submitted by April 30 or August 31. (Applications are accepted year-round at local retail Patagonia stores.) Visit the website listed above for program details and application information. |
| Conferences of Interest |
ILLINOIS
Southern Illinois Volunteerism Conference
Lighting the Way for Service and Success
October 2, 2008
Holiday Inn, Mount Vernon, IL
http://www.sivc.net/ | |
