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Partners Update - November 2008
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November 4, 2008
Dear Partners:
The fall is a busy time here at AGM. With all that is happening in the world today, AGM is working hard to bring you the most up-to-date resources and workshops to help you navigate these tricky times.
Thank you to all of you who attended our Nonprofit Partners Conference - Thriving in a Changing Landscape in September. The conference was a huge success and Tracy Gary inspired us all on what was one of the worst days of the current economic crisis.
For those of you that couldn't make it, please see the details below about a discussion and survey we conducted about the current economic crisis and what you want funders to know. Complete the short survey, and have your input included in our report to the funding community!
As a follow-up to the report, we are hosting a special program to continue this conversation with both the funders and nonprofits - we hope you will join us! (see below for details).
In this month's Update, you will find information on upcoming events, 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 in the News!
NPR Coverage at Nonprofit Partners Meeting Associated Grant Makers is making news and making a splash. Conversations at our annual Nonprofit Partners Meeting: Thriving in a Changing Landscape were included in a WBUR news story about the nonprofit sector's wariness in the current economic climate. At the Meeting, we asked participants to discuss some key questions about funders and nonprofits in the months ahead.
Listen to the story here
Now Open, First Grants Resource Center!
The opening of the first of the Grants Resource Centers was covered by the Boston Globe. The Lawrence Grants Resource Center will offer local nonprofits access to the types of databases, resources and services that would only normally be available to nonprofits who came into AGM's offices in downtown Boston. AGM thanks the Stevens Foundation for their support of this first Center.
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AGM Resources that can make all the difference!
Nonprofits are benefiting from AGM Partnership! In the last week we heard from two organizations that are AGM Partners. One organization told us that he had responded to one of the RFPs in the AGM database that had been highligted in the Partners newsletter and had requested a grant of $20,000, the foundation called him back and told him they weren't going to give him the $20,000-but were sending a check for $40,ooo.
Another AGM Partner called this morning to tell us that the research Georganna had done for them as AGM Fellows unearthed a foundation right in their own town that they had not known about - and they got a small grant this round with a promise for larger grants in the future!
Please let us know how you are doing and how AGM is making a difference for your nonprofit.
Grant Makers Directory - NEW print version available! One of the most utilized resources of the Resource Center for Philanthropy is the searchable database known as the Grant Makers Directory (GMD). Did you know that you can also purchase a printed version of the directory ? We just released the most up-to-date version of the publication this summer. To learn more, and buy a copy of your own visit our online store today.
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A special program for Nonprofits
to discuss the current Economic Crisis
On September 26, at the Nonprofit Partners Conference: Thriving in a Changing Landscape, we asked three questions of attendees regarding the current economic crisis and what they would like funders to know.
The questions were:
- What one thing is worrying you (as an organization) the most?
- What is the one thing you want funders to know?
- What is the thing that is giving you hope for the future?
The information gathered from your responses was turned into a report to the funding community. This report has been delivered to our grant making members and will be discussed at an upcoming program for funders hosted by AGM.
If you would like to contribute YOUR feedback to the report, click HERE
Your answers will be added to the report.
Join us on November 19th to join in on the conversation! Join your nonprofit colleagues to continue the discussion of the current economic situation, and the implications for funders and nonprofits as we move into the winter and the new year. For more details and to register, see the events calendar below.
Stay tuned for a joint program to be held in January with both the funding and the nonprofit communities on this topic. The date and location of this event is TBD.
If you have questions or would like a copy of the report, please contact Carol Lavoie Schuster at clavoieschuster@agmconnect.org
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Upcoming AGM Partners Events
- Introduction to Grants Research
Date: Wednesday November 5, 2008
Time: 10 am - 11:30 am
Location: AGM, 55 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108
Cost: $20 (Member/Partner: $20)
- Cornerstones: Introduction to Proposal Writing
Date: Friday November 7, 2008
Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: AGM, 55 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108
Cost: $60 (Member/Partner: $40)
- Information Resources for Nonprofits
Date: Wednesday November 12, 2008
Time: 3 pm - 5 pm
Location: AGM, 55 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108
Cost: Free
- Nonprofit Partners Conversation about the Economic Crisis **NEW**
Date: Thusday November 19, 2008
Time: 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: Joe Moakley Court House, 1 Courthouse Way, Boston, MA (Event will be in the Jury Room.)
Cost: Free
*You must register in advance for this event.*
IMPORTANT - Please read the description below for special instructions.
- Full Day Proposal Writing Seminar - Foundation Center Program
Date: Thursday November 20, 2008
Time: 8:30 am - 4 pm
Location: Northeastern University - Egan Engineering/Science Research Center (EC) - Raytheon Amphitheater
Map & Directions: http://www.northeastern.edu/campusmap/
Cost: $195 (You MUST register for this program through Foundation Center. Sorry, no AGM event discounts apply)
- Internet Marketing for Nonprofits
Date: Thursday December 4, 2008
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: AGM, 55 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108
Cost: $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. |
Five Important Messages about the IRS
- Need to get up to speed on all the updates from the IRS, but don't have time?
Take this great webinar on IRS updates, nonprofits and elections. Click HERE to learn more
- Please be careful during this election year!
This IMPORTANT memo from the IRS about how the IRS will regard links to political/candidate websites that are on nonprofit websites. Click HERE to learn more
- IRS Requesting Comments on Proposed Rule for non-filers of Form 990
The IRS is requesting comments on its proposed Exempt Organizations Voluntary Compliance Program (EOVCP), which will collect certain information on certain non-filers of Form 990. The information will help the IRS meet its reporting requirements. Please click HERE for further details, and for information on how to submit comments. Written comments should be received on or before October 3, 2008 to be assured of consideration
- IRS Releases Revised Form 990
The Internal Revenue Service released revised instructions for the redesigned Form 990 this week, along with additional background documents to help nonprofits make the transition to the new form. As announced previously, adjustments were made in areas including: narrowing the definition of key employee; allowing reasonable efforts for obtaining information about interested or third parties in certain sections; and the standard for determining independence of board members. Clarifications were also made in reporting compensation, including revised definitions for deferred compensation, compensation paid by related organizations, and compensation paid to former employees. Other changes include a narrowing of the definition for "business relationship" in the Governance section, and clarifications on thresholds for reporting transactions with interested persons in Schedule L. Links to the instructions and background documents may be found at: Instructions and Background Information Source: IRS Newswire, Tax Analysts, BNA Daily Tax Report, Independent Sector PolicyDigest
- Attention all Churches and Religious Organizations
The IRS has recently published the
Updated IRS Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations
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Emergency Grants for Services to the Homeless
from Liberty Mutual
The Liberty Mutual Foundation is seeking proposals from Boston-based, non-for-profit organizations, which serve homeless families and individuals in need of emergency assistance. The Foundation aims to boost the capacity of the existing homeless services network and safety net during the critical winter months. To apply for a grant through this initiative, please access the Foundation's online application using this link. Enter the invitation code "Homeless." Only proposals submitted through the Foundation's online platform will be accepted.
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New Request For Proposals
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
Civic Issues
Community Development
Education
Environment
Health
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