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PO Box 1091
Bismarck, ND 58502
Phone: 701-258-9101
Toll Free: 888-396-3266
Fax: 701-223-4645
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| NDANO award recipients recognized at annual conference | | NDANO presented its annual awards at the Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference June 3 in Bismarck. Debra Johnson of Grand Forks and Joe Satrom of Bismarck received the Walt Odegaard Leadership Award and Family HealthCare Center of Fargo received the Innovation Award. Congratulations to these deserving recipients! Learn more about the NDANO awards.
Pictured below are the NDANO award recipients: Joe Satrom, Debra Johnson and Patricia Patron with Family HealthCare Center.
 Pictured above are the new NDANO board members: Dawn Berg, Edie Dahlen and Karel Sovak. |
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| NDANO welcomes new board members, thanks retiring members |
Three new board members joined the NDANO Board of Directors last month. Dawn Berg and Edie Dahlen were elected to three-year terms at the annual meeting, and Karel Sovak was appointed to complete an open board term.
Dawn Berg joins the NDANO board from Beulah. Berg is the CEO of Coal Country Community Health Center. She is responsible for the overall financial and operational functions of the Health Center and affiliated clinics. She is chair of the Business Ventures Committee and Community Healthcare Association of the Dakotas. She serves on the Beulah Jobs/Economic Development Authority Board and is director of the Beulah Chamber of Commerce. Berg is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management and Medical Group Management Association, and serves on committees for the National Association of Community Health Centers. She has a master of science in administration from Central Michigan University-Minot Air Force Base and a bachelor of science in medical technology from Minot State University.
Edie Dahlen is the director of planning and finance with the Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC) in Grand Forks. She has been instrumental in spearheading the agency development plan and initiating new projects that have increased private funding for the center. Dahlen has been with CVIC since 1992 and has served in a variety of positions, including assistant director, development director, direct services coordinator and victim advocate. She holds a bachelor of science in criminal justice studies from the University of North Dakota. She is a past president of the Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota Board of Directors and brings over 17 years of nonprofit experience to the NDANO board.
Karel Sovak joins the NDANO board from Bismarck. Sovak is an assistant professor and facilitator at the Gary Tharaldson School of Business at the University of Mary. He has proven success in the instruction, facilitation and leadership areas of education and community for-profit and nonprofit organizations. He instructs in the areas of management, leadership and entrepreneurship, as well as facilitating the Emerging Leaders Academy for junior and senior business students. He is also the current advisor of Collegiate DECA, UMary Optimists Club, Students in Free Enterprise and Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization. Sovak has a master of science in management and a bachelor of science in history, both from Minot State University. He is in the dissertation stage of a doctorate in applied management and decision sciences in leadership and organizational change from Walden University.
View the complete 2010 board list here.
NDANO thanks its four retiring board members for their service: Gail Bollinger with Southeastern North Dakota Community Action Agency in Fargo, Cindy Miller with FirstLink in Fargo, Cindy Phillips from Fargo and Dr. Lana Rakow with UND Center for Community Engagement in Grand Forks. We appreciate your commitment to NDANO and the North Dakota nonprofit sector.
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| Annual report released |
NDANO recently released its 2009 annual report, which can be found on the NDANO website. |
| NDANO conference a success |
More than 120 people attended the 2010 NDANO Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference in Bismarck June 2-3. Thank you to all of our conference sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, guests and attendees!
For your reference, session handouts are posted on the NDANO website.
Mark your calendars: NDANO conference speaker Barbara Harrington of the Sponsorship Network will present a follow-up webinar on Sept. 1. See the "Training Opportunities" section of this newsletter for more details.
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| Accountability matters: partnering with the Charities Review Council |
As those who attended the Charities Review Council's session at this year's NDANO conference heard, accountability and transparency matters in the nonprofit sector more than ever. Especially in today's economy, donors and funders are looking for assurance their donations are used responsibly and are making a measurable difference. The Charities Review Council's Accountability Wizard review is one opportunity for a nonprofit to demonstrate its commitment to accountability while at the same time take advantage of technical assistance. For those unfamiliar with the Charities Review Council, its mission is to mobilize informed donors and accountable nonprofits for the greater good. The Council accomplishes this by: - Providing tools and resources, online and in print, to the giving public to make informed giving choices.
- Reviewing nonprofits through its Accountability Wizard. Results of these reviews help the public determine the trustworthiness of a charity before giving.
- Serving as an educator to nonprofits by providing tools and resources to organizations to meet and maintain the Council's Accountability Standards.
Nonprofits can begin an Accountability Wizard review by going to the Charities Review Council's website. Nonprofits can also access free template governance policies and sample financial and fundraising materials on the Council's website. If you are interested in learning more about the Charities Review Council and how your nonprofit will benefit by partnering with the Council, please contact Martin Wera, nonprofit services manager, at 1-800-733-GIVE (4483). |
| Nonprofit funding opportunity - 50 States for Good |
In its second year, "50 States for Good" challenges the country to nominate community projects and invites the public to decide which nonprofit organizations will be recipients of a $100,000 community action fund. This year, there's an added challenge - volunteerism. Tom's of Maine, in partnership with VolunteerMatch, is asking nonprofits to share their volunteer needs as part of the application process, which will be a factor in the judging criteria when they determine 40 finalists the public will vote on. Five nonprofits will receive $20,000 with finalists being determined by a panel composed of nonprofit experts. The application deadline is tomorrow, July 2. Submit the online application. |
| Online Resources |
New website engages nonprofits in voting and elections
A one-stop shop for nonpartisan voter engagement resources for nonprofits, NonprofitVOTE connects your nonprofit with a wide array of new tools and information on getting engaged in the 2010 elections. The new website features online versions of publications, fully narrated online training slideshows, a 50-state voting information lookup tool and a new "Getting Started" section. The website adds new resources each week, including links to the best nonpartisan voter engagement resources. Visit the website. Report on the Listening Post Project Roundtable on Nonprofit Advocacy and LobbyingA new report by Johns Hopkins University Center for Civil Society Studies summarizes the major findings that emerged from a Listening Post Project Roundtable in April 2009. The Roundtable explored the details and realities of nonprofit involvement in the policy process in greater depth to identify steps that might be taken to help boost the scope, scale and effectiveness of nonprofit advocacy and to consider how a changed political climate may be affecting nonprofit advocacy efforts. Read the report.
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Training Opportunities |
National Council Shared WebinarMore Askers = More Money: An All-Staff Approach to Major Gifts Fundraising - Thursday, July 8 - 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CDT By using successful case studies, this session will discuss ways to engage employees in cultivating, asking and thanking donors. Renowned trainer Andy Robinson will address how to define and create a "culture of fundraising" within your organization, identify barriers and strategies to address them, and adapt the all-staff model to the specific needs and limitations of your group. Since starting his consulting practice in 1995, Robinson has provided support and training to thousands of nonprofit staff and volunteers in 47 U.S. states and Canada. This webinar is hosted by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. NDANO members are eligible for the $65 member fee. Register here. Grantseeker Workshop - Fargo A Workshop for Grantseekers - Saturday, July 10 - 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CDT Kief Schladweiler of The Foundation Center will present this free workshop about researching grants and foundations at the Fargo Public Library, 102 3rd St. N. To register, contact the main library's information desk at 701-241-1492. Visit the website. Idealware Online SeminarsOptimizing Your Website for Search Engines - Wednesday, July 14 Making the Most of Social Networking Sites - Wednesday, July 21 Getting Started with Mobile Outreach - Wednesday, July 28 These online seminars are from noon-1:30 p.m. CDT. NDANO members receive a 15 percent discount by using the code NCWD10. Register here. AFP North Dakota Audioconference - Bismarck The Challenging Changes of Capital Campaigns - Wednesday, July 14 - 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. CDT Mary Doorely has been planning and implementing capital campaign strategies for more than 25 years. This audioconference will discuss both the helpful and challenging outcomes of capital campaigns. The audioconference is located in the Horizon Building, 1815 Schafer St., first floor conference room. The fee is $15 for NDANO members, and lunch is served. RSVP by July 9 to Christina Burns at 701-224-2486. NDANO Webinar presented by Firespring5 Trends in Technology that will Shape a New Reality for Nonprofits - Tuesday, August 17 - 9:30-11 a.m. CDT In this FREE session, Jay Wilkinson will help you understand how each of us can benefit from the trends in technology. You will learn about eCommunities, discover how to use technology to get things done in your nonprofit for less money, learn how your cell phone will change your life (if it hasn't already), and understand how children are being pre-programmed for the workplace of the future. This fascinating information is presented in a down-to-earth style by one of America's top-rated speakers. Wilkinson speaks with thousands of nonprofits about internet, technology and marketing issues throughout the United States. Register here for this FREE NDANO webinar presented by Firespring. GiftWorks WebinarThree Ways to Know if You're Ready for Planned Giving - Wednesday, August 26 - 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CDT. This FREE webinar will provide a tour of bequests and other giving options that are easy to understand and describe, demonstrating the best ways to promote and implement them. Register here.
NDANO Webinar with Barbara Harrington
New Rules for Engaging Sponsors - Wednesday, Sept. 1 - 10-11:30 a.m. CDT
Barbara Harrington, founding partner with the Sponsorship Network, presented at the NDANO conference in June and we're bringing her back by popular demand. This webinar is filled with new content, all critical to signing sponsors in today's competitive market.
The webinar includes topics such as zeroing in on companies most likely to say yes, clarify benefits companies desire most, understanding how to tailor proposals and critical mistakes to avoid, enticing and signing corporate partners and learning how sponsorships outperform all traditional media. The fee is $35 for NDANO members. Registration will be available in July.
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| Meet a Member - Dakota Prairie Regional Center for the Arts |
Dakota Prairie Regional Center for the Arts (DPRCA) seeks to enhance people's lives by making art a common experience of everyday life and learning. Its mission is to inspire, educate and entertain audiences by providing a wide range of artistic presentations. DPRCA also serves as a resource and a gathering place for the community at large by providing art-related education and programming opportunities. DPRCA has grown from doing one production a year to a full calendar of theatrical productions. Thousands of people visit The Opera House and Latte Lobby to see a theatre production and have a great cup of coffee or latte. DPRCA also offers classes in dance, theatre, music and art year round, providing a rich artistic experience for the people of its region. For more information about Dakota Prairie Regional Center for the Arts, visit the website or contact Deb Belquist at 701-947-2174.
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| Partner Profile - Mutual of America |
Mutual of America, NDANO's newest partner, has been providing quality retirement plan products and services to nonprofits for more than 60 years. Currently, Mutual of America provides retirement plan services to many of the leading nonprofit organizations in North Dakota. Mutual of America offers a full-service approach that includes both administrative and investment services to organizations of all sizes. If you would like to review your current retirement plan arrangement or obtain additional information about Mutual of America's products and services, please contact Denise Bares in Bismarck at 701-202-6814. Learn more about Mutual of America. |
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