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Sector eNews - May 2012
A big thank you goes out to SCANPO's Board of Directors and Board Chair Graham Adams for
their hard work this fiscal year and commitment to a new business planning endeavor. 
Looking for your next Best Hire or Career Move?   
There are well over
50 Jobs and 600 Resumes currently posted on our Nonprofit Job Center. Maybe one will be the perfect fit for you!  Be sure to check out our Spring Special on resume access for employers.  
 
Help Craft SC's Plan for Volunteer Service

Passionate about increasing volunteering in SC?

 

Help craft the Service Plan for the South Carolina Commission on National and Community Service. Contact Emily Thompson of the United Way Association of SC.

 

Chimamanda Adichie: The danger of a single story
TED: Ideas Worth Spreading, "The Danger of a Single Story"

"The problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but they are incomplete", as told by Chimamanda Adichie.

Looking for Interns? 
SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department seeks to place students in internships and volunteer positions in Richland County. Contact Andric McNeil.

Speaking of interns... Did you know that we now offer internship posting on the Nonprofit Job Center? Members post for FREE using coupon code. Nonmembers pay $50 per intern post. 
 
Volunteers?
Get Connected, allows nonprofits to advertise needs, services and connect with new volunteers by successfully matching opportunities with volunteers' interests. Contact Lynne Ford, Director of Volunteer SC, United Way Association of SC.
 
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We aim to support our members, and all South Carolina Nonprofits, by: building the knowledge network, promoting collaboration, and strengthening our collective voice. 
 
National Advocacy Experts Now Part of SCANPO's Resources 
 

The Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest (CLPI), which since 1998 has trained thousands of United Ways and other nonprofits on advocating legally
and effectively, has joined forces with
the National Council of Nonprofits by transferring all of its advocacy training materials and curriculum to the National Council.  

 

As a National Council member, SCANPO can draw upon CLPI's proven resources to help SCANPO members and SC nonprofits improve their advocacy efforts. Contact Madeleine in interested in learning more. 

 

2012 Nonprofit Salary Report  

 

Many thanks to the 125+ SC nonprofits who completed the 2012 Salary Survey. 

We exceeded our participation goal by 25%. Great work!    

 

Member participants will receive the SC report for FREE. Members who did not participate in the survey may purchase the SC report at 50% discount.   

   

Nonmembers, or lapsed member participants, join by June and you will receive member rates.   

 

Join or renew your membership  

Sector Happenings 
 
30+ learning opportunities on the Knowledge Network Resource Calendar.

Our upcoming favorites are:

6/7/12: Anderson County Gathering of Board Chairs and Executives hosted by SCANPO and United Way of Anderson County. Contact Madeleine for details.

6/13/12:  Funding Your Nonprofit Workshop  Free multi-city event with Sisters of Charity. 
 
  
Submit your organization's training opportunities to the Knowledge Network Resource Calendar. 

 
And receive: the new Third Edition of Guiding Principles & Best Practices; discount pricing on the Nonprofit Salary Report; invitations to SCANPO events; in addition to annual member benefits and so much more.