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 Nonprofit News January, 2010
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Beginning January 2010, Wake County and the Libraries will use a new newsletter service, RatePoint, instead of the current Constant Contact service. Your email subscriptions should carry over, but you will be receiving an email from Wake County where you may be asked to verify your subscription in some way. Archived newsletters will not carry over, but I will have copies if you need information from the previous ones. If you have any questions or haven't received an e-newsletter from me in a couple of months, please contact me directly. We anticipate a smooth changeover, with better and safer services for all.
Sincerely,
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Foundations' Year-end Outlook for Giving and the Sector - November 2009
By Steven Lawrence, Senior Director of Research |
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Foundation giving will likely decline by more than 10 percent in 2009 according to survey findings released by the Foundation Center. Based on responses of close to 600 foundations, Foundations' Year-end Outlook for Giving and the Sector also finds that continued reductions are expected in 2010. However, more than three-quarters expect that the field of philanthropy will become more strategic as a result of having weathered the crisisInclude strong call-to action links to drive traffic and increase the likelihood of converting browsers into buyers. This promotion is optional. You can simply delete all default text and the promotion will disappear.
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5 Things NOT To Do In A Capital Campaign
By Robert Hartsook,The Nonprofit Times
No matter how long you've been in the fundraising business, you can always be surprised at a new approach to a capital campaign. There's nothing wrong with creativity and innovation. However, there are common elements of every successful campaign.
At the same time, in almost every failed campaign, one or more of the following five "don'ts" can be found.
1. Don't believe the volunteers will do all the work.
2. Don't announce the campaign too soon.
3. Don't hire as the campaign director the nice
person who knows everyone.
4. Don't think you are going to raise the money from small gifts.
5. Don't take your donors for granted.
This short list is by no means comprehensive, and it is certainly not intended to discourage your efforts. Campaigns are often the solution to many problems. If you have a need and a cadre of supporters who have the resources to support those needs, a campaign could very well be in order.. Just don't jump in thinking these "don'ts" don't matter. Read entire article. | |
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Prepare for Flu Season (repeated again since it's still flu season!)
The National Council of Nonprofits has created a Toolkit on H1N1 Flu Preparedness for Nonprofits that offers resources to help your organization and employees weather the flu.
The toolkit contains links to the latest updates; tips for preparedness; great ideas and tools for educating employees, volunteers, and clients about the flu; sample policies; helpful articles and resources; downloadable posters and fact sheets for employees; and more.
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Training/Workshops |
Get on Board!
Everything You Wanted
to Know About
Nonprofit Boards
Wednesday, January 13th 9:30-11:00am FREE
Cameron Village Library
Triangle BoardConnect will discuss the benefits of Board participation,review the roles,
responsibilities and
expectations. You will learn how to select the best Board member, how to decide which nonprofit to become involved with, and discover the risks and liabilities that go with
Board membership.
Searching for Grants
Database Training
Wednesday, January 20th
4:00-6:00pm FREE
Cameron Village Library
Learn to use the premier database, Foundation Directory Online, for funding opportunities in the private sector. Limited seating.
Offered almost monthly.
Webinar: The Small Development Office: Doing it all Without Burning Out
February 4th,1-2pm from the Philanthropy Journal With pressures on philanthropic professionals that can be enormous, working by yourself or with a small crew can be challenging, even a nightmare. This session will help you be more successful though a healthy "small-shop" perspective, give you some tools and help you integrate your work in your organizational direction. Register here. |
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