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Partners Update - June 2008
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June 26, 2008
Dear Partners: Sunny days are here again! Summer is a great time to catch your breath, soak in the sun and brush up on skill building.
In this month's Update, you will find information on upcoming events, a SAVE THE DATE for our upcoming Consultants Institute and Annual Meeting, a reminder of our August office closing, a local foundation's grant review notice, a City of Boston Special GREEN JOBS Concept Paper notice, links to RFP's and much much more.
See our website ( www.agmconnect.org) for more information or feel free to call me with any questions.
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AGM Office Closed for the month of August The AGM Office will be closed for the month of August for renovations. We will be available via phone and email for any questions and concerns. All website resources will be fully accessible during this time. More information to come.
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Save the Dates!!
- AGM Consultant Partners Institute
Date: Thursday August 14, 2008
Location: Forefront Conference Center, Waltham MA
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Time : TBD
Cost: FREE to AGM Partner Consultants
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$125 for Non-Partners
More details to follow
- AGM Nonprofit Partners Annual Meeting
Date: Friday September 26, 2008
Location: Omni Parker Hotel, Boston, MA map
Time: 8 am - 4 pm
Cost: $75 for AGM Nonprofit Partners/Members & $120 for Non-Partners
($15 late fee if you register after September 5)
The theme of this year's Nonprofit Partner Meeting is Thriving in a Changing Landscape and will look at how nonprofit agencies can successfully navigate the many current and coming changes in the philanthropic sector. Our plenary speaker will be Tracy Gary of Inspired Legacies. We will address the intergenerational transfer of leadership, offer a workshop on "How to survive in a recession" and also explore avenues nonprofits can harness new technology to develop and accelerate their fund development programs.
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PLEASE NOTE - AGM Workshop Rate Change
As of July 1, 2008, there will be a $20 fee for the AGM Workshop "Introduction to Grants Research." |
Upcoming AGM Partners Events
- Introduction to Grants Research
Wednesday July 2, 2008
Time: 10 - 11:30 AM
Location: AGM, 55 Court Street, Suite 520, Boston, MA 02108
Fee: $20 (Please note that the new rate of $20, effective July 1, 2008)
- Introduction to Grants Research
Wednesday July 16, 2008
Time: 10 - 11:30 AM
Location: AGM, 55 Court Street, Suite 520, Boston, MA 02108
Fee: $20 (Please note that the new rate of $20, effective July 1, 2008)
- Information Resources for Nonprofits
Wednesday July 19, 2008
Time: 3-5 PM
Location: AGM, 55 Court Street, Suite 520, Boston, MA 02108
Fee: $0
- Cornerstones: Engaging Your Board in Fundraising - New Date
Thursday July 24, 2008
Time: 10 am - 12 noon
Location: AGM, 55 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108
Fee: $60 (Member/Partner $40)
Please see the events calendar on our website (www.agmconnect.org/events) for details and a complete listing of all our upcoming events.
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A Special Message from The Lenny Zakim Foundation
regarding its grant making policies and procedures
Greetings!
Members of the Board and Staff of The Lenny Zakim Fund have reviewed its grant making policies and procedures to increase the impact of our giving and to bring our grant making into line with current best practices.
To that end, we have:
- Clarified the application process for grant-seekers, new materials will be available shortly
- Adjusted the grantmaking calendar to reduce the length of the cycle for grant seekers
- The Lenny Zakim Fund will now accept grant applications requesting general operating funds as well as specified program support
THE SCHEDULE AND DECISION MAKING PROCESS
- Application materials are now available
- Applications are due by 5:00 PM Wednesday, July 30th
- A committee will review all applications in early September
- Some requests will be declined at that time, and those applicants will be notified
- In the fall and early winter months, the Board will conduct site visits and obtain further information deemed necessary
- Final decisions will be made in February 2009 and awards will be made in early March 2009
Thank you very much for applying to The Lenny Zakim Fund. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by phone or e-mail.
Application materials and further instructions may be viewed here.
Sincerely,
Jude Goldman
Executive Director
jgoldman@thelennyzakimfund.org
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Attention Merrimack Valley and Greater Lowell
Nonprofits and Citizens!
Merrimack Valley and Greater Lowell Workforce and Education Summit
The Commonwealth Corporation and the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development are partnering with regions across the Commonwealth to design workforce and education strategies that meet regional skill needs.
The next session is June 26, 2008 for Merrimack Valley and Greater Lowell
The summits are an opportunity to learn more about the labor market opportunities and challenges in each region and begin a conversation about strategies that meet critical regional needs
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City of Boston
Notice of Request for Concept Papers
for GREEN JOBS TRAINING PROGRAMS
The city of Boston's Neighborhood Jos Trust has issued a REquest for Concept Papers for Green Jobs training programs. Eligible applicants include educational institutions, employers, community-based organizations, untions, or collaborative partnerships of any of the above. The Request for Concept Papers can be obtained by call Cindy Chow at 617-918-5215 or at City of Boston/BRA Website. The deadline for concept papers is July 14, 2008. |
| RFPs
Please visit the AGM RFP Database (available to Associate and Fellow Partners) for a complete listing of RFPs in Community Development, Arts & Culture, Education and more!
New RFPs (posted and available to all levels of Partnership)
Arts and Culture
Deadline: Ongoing
Posted June 16, 2008 Deadline: October 10, 2008
Posted June 16, 2008 Deadline: Ongoing
Children and Youth Development
Posted June 20, 2008
Deadline: July 30, 2008
Posted June 16, 2008
Deadline: Ongoing
Community Development Pro Bono Consulting Available from Community Action Partners
Posted June 11, 2008
Deadline: July 3,2008
Posted June 21, 2008
Deadline: August 18, 2008
Posted June 16, 2008
Deadline: Ongoing
Education
Posted: June 26, 2008
Deadline: August 6, 2008 4 pm
Richard Riley Award to Honor Schools That Serve as Centers of Community
Posted: June 18, 2008
Deadline: July 25, 2008 Leadership and Learning Grants from the NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education
Posted: June 16, 2008
Deadline: Ongoing
Posted: June 11, 2008
Deadline: Ongoing
Environment
Posted: June 17, 2008
Deadline: Ongoing
Posted: June 11, 2008
Deadline: 7/15/2008, 12/1/2008, 11/17/2008, 4/1/2009
Health
Posted: June 26, 2008
Deadline: August 8, 2008
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