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| Contact Us |
PO Box 1091
Bismarck, ND 58502
Phone: 701-258-9101
Toll Free: 888-396-3266
Fax: 701-223-4645
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| New Job Posting |
Ruth Meiers Hospitality House
* Director of Development
Seeking an experienced, motivated and knowledgeable Director of Development that understands donor cultivation, planned giving and grant writing.
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| "Forward Together" declaration released |
In an unprecedented appeal to America's public and private leadership and to the American people, leaders of organizations representing tens of thousands of American nonprofit organizations have called for a reinvigorated and empowered partnership between government and the nonprofit, or "citizen sector," to address our country's social, economic and environmental problems and improve the quality of community life. The nonprofit leaders issued a declaration entitled, "Forward Together: Empowering America's Citizen Sector for the Change We Need," that calls on the nation's governments and businesses to join with its nonprofit, or citizen, sector for a renewed "partnership in public service." NDANO Executive Director Dana Schaar was one of the declaration's initial signers. To learn more and add your signature to the declaration, click here. |
| Complete annual conference schedule coming soon |
The complete schedule for the 2009 Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference June 2-3 will be available soon. Here's a preview of some of the breakout sessions: · Meeting the Financing Needs of Nonprofits · Accountability: Now, More than Ever · Fundraising for Small Nonprofits · Avoiding Burnout · Getting the Most from Your Board Plus, there will be a pre-conference workshop on "Managing in Times of Uncertainty" available exclusively to NDANO members. Learn more about featured speakers and sponsor/exhibitor opportunities on the NDANO website. |
| NDANO invites nominations for annual awards |
NDANO invites you to submit nominations for the Walt Odegaard Leadership Award and the Innovation Award, which recognize the efforts of those involved in the North Dakota nonprofit sector.
The application deadline is April 30. Click here for the nomination criteria. The winners will be announced at the Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference June 2-3 in Fargo. | |
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| Free fundraising webinar for NDANO members |
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Mission Research, makers of GiftWorks fundraising software, will present a free webinar, "Fundraising Success: The Strategy & Software You Need," Thursday, March 19, from 1-2 p.m. CDT. The webinar is designed to increase your fundraising success by outlining basic fundraising strategies and how to use donor management software.
The webinar will showcase: basic strategies for successful fundraising; how to create a tactical fundraising plan; what works/what doesn't; and how to use your donor management software to make your plan a success.
This webinar is designed for small- and medium-sized nonprofits.
Mission Research is one of NDANO's cost-saving partners, and this webinar is presented free as a NDANO member benefit. Learn more and register here. |
| Impact Foundation announces leadership initiative |
Last week, the Impact Foundation announced a statewide capacity-building initiative that will benefit nonprofit organizations across North Dakota. Assisted by a $2 million grant from the St. Paul, MN-based Bush Foundation, the Impact Leadership Institute will provide training, education and resources to increase nonprofit efficiency, reenergize nonprofit boards, improve communication strategies, increase revenues and diversify nonprofit funding streams. NDANO will help Impact Foundation share information about the Leadership Institute opportunities with North Dakota nonprofits. Learn more. |
| Try web conferencing for free |
How do you meet with your colleagues, partners and donors who are located remotely? Why not meet on the phone? NDANO offers its members a conference calling solution to help cut the costs associated with driving or flying to collaborate with folks located miles away. Through your membership, you have access to conference calling at just 4 cents a minute per participant. Host conference calls at your convenience without reservations and with no contract, minimums or set-up fees. Already use teleconferencing services? Click here to calculate how much you can save by changing providers.
ReadyTalk isn't just for conference calling. NDANO and its members use ReadyTalk to hold webinars, train new volunteers and conduct board meetings. The discounted price for web conferencing is just 8 cents per participant per minute. Even better, NDANO negotiated a FREE web conferencing trial for any members who have not yet used ReadyTalk's web conferencing service. Try web conferencing free for the next 90 days with Coupon Code NDANO90.* Click here to request more information or contact Lisa Kim at 303-209-1710.
*Trial is only available for active members of NDANO and applies only to organizations that have not used ReadyTalk web conferencing previously. Audio conferencing will bill at $.04 per participant per minute during the free web trial. NDANO's discounted web conferencing rate of $.08 per participant per minute will apply after 90 days. |
| Bismarck Library adds GrantStation |
The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library has added GrantStation, a new online option for grant writers and grant seekers, to its Grants Resource Center. GrantStation offers comprehensive tools for fundraising. The interactive website allows grant seekers to identify potential funding sources for their programs or projects and mentors them through the grant-seeking process.
GrantStation provides access to a searchable database of grant makers who are actively accepting inquiries and proposals from a variety of organizations; federal grant deadlines, which are updated twice a week; links to state funding agencies; and a growing database of international grant makers. Numerous common grant forms are also accessible from the website.
Since 1994, Bismarck Public Library has also made the Foundation Center's resources available to the public. The Library's Grants Resource Center is located on the main level of the Library in the Reference area. The Center includes a variety of books on the topic and online database information on grant makers, companies and IRS 990s.
For more information, contact the Bismarck Public Library Reference Desk at 701-355-1480. |
| Online Resources |
National Council of Nonprofits' Economic Stimulus & Recovery Special Reports · Number 1 - Federal Economic Stimulus Legislation: Nonprofit Grant Opportunities · Number 2 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Grant Application Information, Tips, and Thoughts Center for Civil Society Studies at the Johns Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies · COMMUNIQUÉ NO. 12 - "Shovel-Ready" but Stalled: Nonprofit Infrastructure Projects Ready for Economic Recovery Support
The Bridgespan Group
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Training Opportunities |
AFP North Dakota Northern Plains Chapter Training
Bismarck Audioconferences
* Recession-Proof Your Annual Campaign - Wednesday, March 11 All Bismarck AFP audioconferences are from 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CDT. They are located at 1815 Schafer St., Horizon Building - First Floor Conference Room. The cost is $15 for AFP and NDANO members and $25 for nonmembers, and lunch will be served. For more information and to be added to the contact list, contact Rita Nodland. Fargo Audioconferences
* Mobilizing Generation 2.0 - Tuesday, March 24
* Twelve "Deadly" Mistakes of Major-Gift Campaigns and How to Avoid Them - April 23
All Fargo AFP audioconferences are from 12-1:30 p.m. CDT. They are located at Bremer Bank, 1444 45th St. S. For more information, e-mail Howard Barlow. Fargo Workshop
* The Development Plan - Evaluating Success by Linda Lysakowski, president/CEO of Capital Venture - Friday, March 13
NDANO members receive discounted rates. For more information, contact Denise Laymon at 218-745-6008 or visit the website. Idealware Online Seminars
* Building an effective email list - Thursday, March 5
* Considering social media for your organization - Thursday, March 12
* How to build or edit a website without technical skills (Introduction to Content Management
Systems) - Wednesday, March 18
* Choosing a low cost constituent database - Thursday, March 26
* Getting started with online conferencing and seminar tools - Thursday, April 2
* Getting started with online donations - Wednesday, April 8
* Introduction to website analytics - Thursday, April 16
All Idealware online seminars are from 12-1:30 p.m. CDT. NDANO members receive a 15 percent discount. Click here to view a complete description of each seminar.
ReadyTalk Web Seminar
* How to Save Money, Engage Your Audience, and Green Your Communications Using Social
Media - Wednesday, March 18
All ReadyTalk web seminars are from 1-2 p.m. CDT. The web seminar is complimentary to NDANO members. Click here to view a complete description of each seminar.
NDANO Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference
* June 2-3 at the Fargo Doublewood Inn. Click here for more information. |
| Meet a Member - PATH ND Inc. |
PATH ND Inc.'s mission is "Families Making the Difference." PATH impacts the lives of children and youth by maintaining their connections whenever possible with their families, home communities, neighborhoods, schools, local social service providers and faith communities. Treatment foster care was developed as an alternative to facility-based group care and is considered the least restrictive form of out-of-home treatment and care for children with special behavioral and emotional needs. PATH's values include: the "family" as the core therapeutic environment for children and all family members; partnering with families and communities; commitment to safety, well-being and permanency for all children; supporting the best possible connection for each child in his/her family; responding to individual needs; promoting partnerships with families within culturally diverse environments rich in integrity, respect and dignity; and high standards, policies and best practices that ensure quality services to each child and family. Learn more about PATH ND Inc. by contacting Chief Executive Officer William A. Metcalfe at 701-280-9545 or visit the website. If you are interested in having your nonprofit featured in an upcoming newsletter, e-mail NDANO. Requests are honored on a first-come, first-served basis.
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| Partner Profile -
Auto-Owners Insurance Company |
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NDANO has established a partnership with Auto-Owners Insurance Company. NDANO members may be eligible for a 5-11 percent premium discount for personal insurance and 10 percent premium discount for commercial insurance written with the Auto-Owners Insurance Company.
The program is available through any appointed Auto-Owners agent in the state or through the Bain Agency. Visit the Bain Agency's website to learn more or contact Steve Bain at 701-223-2233. | |
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