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May 3, 2012

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Nonprofit Development Program:
Events & Opportunities
 

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  • SAVE THE DATE!  Mind Over Matter - Wednesday, May 23; UW-Parkside Student Center-- This interactive 1.5-hour workshop offers insights and practical strategies for working and leading more mindfully.  The information shared will heighten leaders' ability to act from choice rather than habit.  Leaders experiment with proven practices that increase resilience and improve productivity as well as the quality of their relationships. Click Here to view flyer
     

 

 

 

  • Fund Development for Nonprofits (Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Module) - Friday, May 18;  9am-2pm; UW-Parkside (Tallent Hall); Led and Facilitated by Debra Karp and Jane Schaefer; (Presented by:  Mark Gesner) - Click to view flyer and to register.

 

  

 

 

 

 

   

  

 

    ON-GOING:  

     

 

  

 

      8:00am - Noon

      UW-Parkside Student Center

       

       

        (View flyer & registration form)

       

       

        

      (Click Here to Register)   

       

       

      Join us for a morning of exploring the different ways in which today's generations engage in philanthropy and volunteerism and learn the most effective ways of tapping into each generation's potential.

       

       

       

       

      8:00am - 9:15am               Breakfast, Presentation and Networking

        

       

       

      9:30am - 10:30am            Panel on Giving Through the Generations 

       

       

                                                    (Members of different generations speak about why and how they

                                                    give back to their communities.)

        

       

       

      10:45am - 12:00pm          Breakout sessions on Generational Giving

                                                    - Strategies to Engage Different Generations in Volunteerism

                                                    - Strategies to Engage Different Generations in Philanthropy

                                                    - Using Social Media Effectively to Target Different Generations

       

      Please be sure to check our website at www.uwp.edu Keyword: ccp for further details and registration information.  Also, stay tuned to your Nonprofit Notes newsletter for links to event and online registration information.  

       

       

       


       

       

      NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

       

        

      This new certificate program is designed to help aspiring nonprofit leaders sharpen your competitive edge in the marketplace and current nonprofit leaders make an immediate impact in your organization. Discover how you can gain credentials for career advancement, meet nonprofit professionals and enhance transferable skills by participating in this program that provides opportunities for new and emerging leaders to develop knowledge, skills, tools and networks needed to serve the community.

       

       

      CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

       

      CLICK HERE to view brochure. 

         

       

       

      COMING UP:  

       

        

      Fund Development for Nonprofit Organizations

        

         (View Flyer)

       

       Friday, May 18th 

       

        

      9am - 2pm

      UW-Parkside, Tallent Hall

       

      Led and Facilitated by:  Debra Karp & Jane Schaefer

       

      Presented by:  Len Iaquinta  

       

       

      Investigate how you and your board can work together to bring resources needed to achieve your organization's mission . You will learn about fee for service, in-kind donations, social enterprise, sponsorships, value driven donor development, and you will practice "making the ask ." 

        

      Cost:  $150, includes lunch and materials

       

       

      TO REGISTER:  Click here or call 262-595-3340

       

      *PLEASE NOTE:  Course requires some pre-work - please register by May 10th 

        

       

      For more information contact Debra Karp:

      Phone:   262-595-2367

      Email:    karp@uwp.edu

       


       

       

      "Cultivating Community One Seed at a Time" 

       

       

       

       

      This video was produced to document the above project funded by Midwest Campus Compact Citizen Scientist Initiative in 2011.  UW-Parkside partnered with Gateway Technical College, UW-Extension and Racine/Kenosha Community Action Agenchy to engage science students in community food production and nutrition education.  Over 230 students from UW-Parkside and GTC took community-based learning courses in which they worked on projects that supported community gardens in Racine and Kenosha or assisted nutrition educators in providing low income and other individuals information about healthy nutrition options and food preparation.

       

      UW-Parkside professors and instructors involved in the project included Penny Lyter (HESM), Stef Strauss-Thompkins (HESM), Patti Clearly (GEOS) and Dave Rogers (BIOS).  The video was made by AVA productions and its purpose is to inspire both students and faculty in the STEM disciplines to get involved with community based learning. 

        

       

       

       Get RANGER LINKED! 

       

       

      University of Wisconsin- Parkside (UW-P) is excited to unveil the new Ranger Link Externship- Job Shadowing Program. Ranger Link aims to cultivate relationships between UW-P first-generation and minority students, large companies, local small businesses, and non-profit organizations. University of Wisconsin-Parkside promotes the "Wisconsin Idea" by forging connections between the university and the community.        
       

       

      Benefits for students:   

       

      ·         Learn about a career -"Try on" a career without the risk of long- term commitment

      ·         Connect with employers - Excellent networking opportunities that may help in future competitive employment endeavors.

      ·         Get prepared- Learn about workplace expectations and get your resume ready for employers

      ·         Earn to learn - Earn a small stipend to learn and job shadow

       

      Benefits for employers:

       

      ·         A great recruiting tool - An externship pro
      vides employers the opportunity to meet and identify potential candidates for future hiring

      ·         Exposure of organizations and industry to students - An externship gives employers the chance to educate first-hand future worke
      rs about any misconceptions about type of work or industry

      ·         Provide opportunity for students- Hosting an externship will give students co-curricular exposure that may not otherwise be given

      ·         Connect with students -Connect with potential future employees and UW-Parkside 

       

       

      Links:

      Program Overview

      Employer Link

      Student Link

       

      If you are interested in hosting a UW-P student and want to be Ranger Linked contact:

      Bryan Hughes, Employer Relations Coordinator at: hughesb@uwp.edu or 262.595.2016.

       

      You can find more information at: www.uwp.edu, keyword: career

       


       

      SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

       
       *Professional Development Classes (View)

       

      &

      *YourU Spring 2012 Catalog (View)(Info)

       &

      *Online (ed2go) Learning Courses (View)


      (highly interactive courses taken entirely on the internet)

        
       

      *New* UGotClass Online Certificates & Courses (View)

       

      Call 262-595-2240 or email anna.clementi@uwp.edu

       

       

      (For more Continuing
       Education inf
      ormation, click here)

       

       

      CHECK IT OUT!
       


       

                   

       

       

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CommunityPartnerCommunity Partner:  Events & Opportunities 



 
At a glance:



* = New 

 

 

University of Wisconsin-Parkside Seeks Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

 

Wisconsin Nonprofits Association:  

The Survey You've Been Asking For:   2012 SALARY SURVEY FOR WISCONSIN - Participation Deadline:   Monday, April 30th

 

*Webinar/Workshop:  Just in Time Board Orientation - Wednesday, May 9

*(FREE) Webinar: How to Get Out of the Muck and Back Into Your Mission - Wednesday, May 9

*Video/Slides:  Nonprofit Boards and Effective Governance

  

Articles & Tools:

*Is it Magic? Funding From Foundations and Other Organizations

*Choosing a strategic-planning facilitator (The Philanthropy Journal) 

*Micro-Meddling Boards Undermine Progress

*Article:  Six Components of Organizational Capacity (Fieldstone Alliance)

 

 

*Funding Opportunities (updated weekly) (GrantStation)

 

*Audio Podcasts - Mission Brilliant Podcasts (Karen Eber Davis Consulting)

*Video Podcasts - short courses in nonprofit management (CoreStrategies)

*Video:  Strategic Plan Template         

*Video:  Nonprofit Board Leadership 1 

 

BoardStar Board Development Workshops:

 

*Workshop:  Strategic Restructuring - Tuesday, May 8

*Workshop:  Increasing Income - Tuesday, May 22

*Workshop:  Orientation Express - Tuesday, May 29

 

*Leadership Forum:  Mission Critical:  Explore Your Board's Highest Calling - Thursday, May 17

 

 

 

Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee's 

Winter/Spring 2012 "Achieve Excellence" Catalog

Workshop Calendar 

 

*Workshop:  Diversity in the Workplace - Friday, May 18

*Workshop:  QuickBooks Intermediate - Tuesday, May 22

 

 

*Article:  A Board Member "Contract" (Blue Avocado)

*Article:  More Effective Boards: A Detailed Guide (Bridgestar)

*Article:  Succeeding With -- Or Maybe in Spite of -- Evidence-Based Practices

*Article:  Tapping Into the Nonprofit Board's Talent (Bridgespan)

 


 

 

University of Wisconsin - Parkside seeks Volunteer and Internship Opportunities-University of Wisconsin - Parkside seeks to provide students with meaningful opportunities to apply their knowledge and develop new skills. Your help and guidance are integral to their learning experience.   

 

Students are seeking volunteer and internship opportunities. We are encouraging all employers to submit their request for volunteers and interns as soon as possible.

 

Please use the on-line posting site by pasting the following in your Internet browser:
https://www.myinterfase.com/uwp/employer/home.aspx  
 

Wisconsin Nonprofits Association Common Ground E-News-The Wisconsin Nonprofits Association harnesses resources to advance nonprofit organizations throughout Wisconsin. They find common ground for common good - among nonprofits, businesses, legislative officials, and advocates. To sign-up for their free, monthly Common Ground E-News, please visit their home page and click on the "Free E-News Subscribe" button in the right-hand column. 

 


  

BoardStar Board Development Workshops in MilwaukeeEnvisioning strong nonprofit organizations governed by diverse, passionate and resourceful leaders, BoardStar enables nonprofit Board Directors to overcome challenges through workshops, clinics, custom training, consultation, podcasts, networking and access to resources. Believing that the path to organizational development is through the Board, BoardStar's galaxy of services is designed to strengthen the common denominator at the very heart of every nonprofit organization: the Board of Directors.

  
Learn more at www.BoardStar.org.   Email to request a brochure of upcoming workshops via mail.
  
For more information about upcoming workshops and events at BoardStar; as well as FREE Podcasts and additional resources, or to learn how to register, click here or call (414) 271-4752, or e-mail education@boardstar.org. To browse BoardStar's free Podcasts, click here.
 

Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee Training and Workshops-The Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee offers hundreds of capacity-building workshops for nonprofit staff and boards. Check out the Winter/Spring 2012 "Achieve Excellence" Catalog/Workshop Calendar and view and find out more details on upcoming workshops.  To access the registration form, click here

 

 

 



CROCommunity Resources & Opportunities

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 Job Opening Announcements  

  1. Resource Development Director (United Way of Kenosha County) - Mail or deliver a cover letter, resume and salary expectations by 4:00 pm on Friday, April 20, 2012 to:  Campaign Manager Search, United Way of Kenosha County; 3601 30th Avenue, Suite 202; Kenosha, WI  53144
  2.  Managed Care Contracts Specialist (Andrea & Orendorff LLP) - Email resume, three professional references and salary requirements to:  caeceliar@aocpa.net.  Reference "Contract Services" in email subject line.

 

 

Updated & On-going

     

 

 


 

Why Rent When You Can Own?

Take the First Steps to Owning a Home...

 

Sign Up for a FREE 2012 2-Part Workshop Series

"Home Works for Homebuyers"

 

5:00pm to 8:00pm at Housing Resources, Inc.

1220 Mound Avenue, Suite 314, Racine, WI  53404

(both English & Spanish available)

 

 

You'll Learn:

*  How you may qualify for grants of $5,000 or more!

*  How much house you can afford

*  How to apply for a mortgage loan

*  What barriers may prevent you from qualifying for a mortgage

*  What grant assistance may be available

 

2012 Class Schedule (Please Note:  You must attend both sessions; childcare is not available)

 

Register by calling:  Housing Resources, Inc. at (262) 636-8271 or visit www.hri-wi.org 

 

 

Are You Behind on Your Mortgage

or at Risk of Becoming Behind?

 

Housing Resources, Inc. wants to Help You Save

Your Home and/or Credit

 

(Click for more details)

 

HRI Can Help You Reach a Positive Outcome Including:

*  Loan modification

*  Repayment plan

*  Interest rate freeze

*  Deed in lieu

*  Sale of property

*  Credit repair and recovery counseling

*  Realistic budget to keep you on track

*  Refinance options for adjustable rate motgages

 

Contact Housing Resources, Inc. for FREE, RELIABLE and CONFIDENTIAL advocacy services at (262) 636-8271 or visit www.hri-wi.org    

 

 


Create the Future - Link here for information about upcoming workshops and to access useful articles, podcasts and resources, including Information on Federal Funds for Nonprofit Groups at www.subsidyscope.com; also, Capacity Building Toolkit.  Click here to find out What's New!; and, Webinar Training Programs for Nonprofits; also, check out Articles for Nonprofits by Frank Martinelli.             

 

 

Ways to Work was originated by The McKnight Foundation in Minnesota in 1984 as the Family Loan Program. In 1996, The McKnight Foundation partnered The alliance for Children and Families of Milwaukee, Wisconsin to expand the program nationally. Ways to Work is a federally certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and is an authorized community Reinvestment Act (CRA) program.   

 

Since 1984, Ways to Work nationally has provided several million in loans to thousands of families. The local Ways to Work program was established in 2010 by Family Service of Racine.

We understand that even hardworking people need financial assistance at various times in their lives. The Ways to Work program assists low-income families by providing small loans to purchase a used auto which allows them to stay on the job or in school, even when faced with unexpected challenges.  

 

To learn more about Ways to Work, visit www.waystowork.org or contact Aneillo Lindsey, Program Manager for Ways to Work, at 262-634-2391 ext 125 or email aneillo.fsracine@att.net

 


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Rosann Weber, Program Associate
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Center for Community Partnerships
900 Wood Road, Kenosha WI 53141   
Phone: 262-595-2184

rosann.weber@uwp.edu  

The Center for Community Partnerships, Nonprofit Development Program  exists to enhance the capacity and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations in Kenosha, Racine, and the surrounding areas by serving as a resource and referral center for its partners and the nonprofit community and through providing management and technical assistance to meet nonprofit needs.

For information on other professional development events for nonprofit organizations or to learn more about the Center for Community Partnerships, please visit our website at:

http://www.uwp.edu/departments/community.partnerships/nonprofit.cfm

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