Dear Nonprofit Supporter,
Welcome to Cedar Valley Connections, a newsletter to connect the leaders of the nonprofit sector.
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Level Up You Grant Proposal Writing..
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What: Level Up Your Grant Proposal Writing
When: Thursday, August 4, 2016
Where: Philanthropy Center
425 Cedar Street, Waterkoo
Cost: Free for CVNA Members; $25 for non-members
Please join Angela Widner (award-winning Nonprofit Alliance program at UNI), share her expertise with you.
Have you wondered why some of your best ideas don't get support from funders? Are you in recycle-mode with your grant proposals, taking pieces and parts, making a few edits, and resubmitting nearly the same content over and over again? Do you struggle with finding a system for grants organization and administration that is effective and enables you to demonstrate accountability to your funders?
This session will focus on a series of questions designed to help you evaluate your current grant proposal writing and grants administration systems. You will be challenged to identify areas where you need to throw out old notions of grant writing and identify opportunities for taking your grant seeking and proposal writing to the next level.
Please bring a copy of one of your recent grant proposals (funded or not) to use during this hands-on workshop.
This session will include a 60 minute presentation and a 30 minute meet and greet with local funders.
Please click here to register for another great CVNA presentation.
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CVNA Member Spotlight...
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Mission:
Developing excellent Family Medicine physicians by modeling and teaching compassionate and comprehensive patient care delivered with the highest quality.
We believe that Family medicine delivers healthy, happy and productive lives. So, we train Family physicians to provide high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered health care.
We are accredited by the ACGME with commendation, because we have had zero citations for the last three years. We are accredited by the NCQA as a Patient-Centered Medical Home at the highest level (3). We annually are recognized by our EHR research network, health insurance plans, and our ACO for providing top-quality care - in all cases being compared with successful private practices. We have an outstanding learning environment in a great family community.
For information on this great organization, please click here.
Northeast Iowa Medical Education Foundation has been a member of the CVNA since 2014-- thank you for your continued support!
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Nominations Please...
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NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED!
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Northeast Iowa chapter is recognizing the wonderful people that give of their heart to make our community a better place through five Gift of the Heart categories. Each winner will receive the opportunity to donate $250.00 to the charity of their choice, in honor of their award, sponsored by the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa. Please join us in nominating a deserving individual or group.
We are seeking nominations for:
Gift of the Heart: Philanthropy which recognizes a person or persons whose lifetime or long-term achievements exemplify commitment and dedication toward helping society. This person(s) is a passionate volunteer who has given of their time, talent, and/or treasure over a long period of time.
Gift of the Heart: Legacy which recognizes an individual or organization that inspires philanthropic endeavors by individuals in subsequent generations. This person(s) has helped young people understand the value of giving back to the community as volunteers or donors. Nominees should be living at the time of nomination. Gift of the Heart: Governance which recognizes a board of directors whose actions demonstrate philanthropic leadership, direct involvement,and financial support of a nonprofit organization in Northeast Iowa. A nonprofit organization is being transformed or improved by the efforts of this board of directors who is actively engaged in supporting the mission of that organization through volunteer hours, strategic planning, and monetary contributions. Gift of the Heart: Community Partnerships which recognizes a corporation, group or nonprofit organization that has employed a unique and innovative approach to improving its philanthropic endeavors througha new or existing successful partnership. New and exciting programs or processes have been developed or implemented to expand services or strengthen programming for the betterment of the community. Gift of the Heart: Youth which recognizes service by a young person or group under the age of 21 who have demonstrated a significant impact on their community through a philanthropic project. This is a young person(s) that should be recognized for giving back to the community through significant personal volunteer efforts. Nominations can be completed online by clicking here. Nomination forms may also be mailed or emailed by September 9, 2016 to: AFP Northeast Iowa PO Box 1111 Waterloo, IA 50704 [email protected]NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY: Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 10 for the 2016 Recognition Luncheon and Fundraising Workshop. More details can be found on our website: www.afpneia.org.
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Dept. of Labor's New Overtime Rules...
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What: What Nonprofits Need to Know About the Department of Labor's New Overtime Rules
When: Thursday, August 4, 2016
Where: Philanthropy Center
425 Cedar Street, Waterkoo
Cost: Free for CVNA Members; $25 for non-members
Do you need guidance about how the Department of Labor's recent changes to the overtime rules and the exemptions for salaried workers apply to your nonprofit organization and its budget? Join us for this training as Michael Staebell explains the impact of the recent rulings on the nonprofit sector, effective December 1, 2016, the applicability of these rules to your nonprofit organization and how you can begin to plan now for the potential impacts on your nonprofit's finances and staff. Come prepared for a question and answer segment at the end of the presentation.
Michael J. Staebell, Compliance Specialist (from Des Moines), will be here to discuss these new rules - you won't want to miss it.
Please click here to register for another great CVNA presentation.
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Current Job Postings...
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Big Brother Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa has 3 job opportunities:
Job Title: Match Support Specialist, Black Hawk County
Match Support Specialist. BBBS matches youth facing adversity (Littles) with adult positive role models (Bigs) to help these youth achieve success in life. Big/Little matches meet 4-10 hours each month in the community or 30-60 minutes each week at the Little's school, during the school day. The Match Support Specialist regularly coaches, supports, and assesses Big/Little match relationships, focusing on youth impact and outcomes, relationship development, and child safety. These routine check-ins are completed in-person at the child's school or over the phone with the mentor.
A Bachelor's degree in social work, human services or related field is required for this position. The successful candidate must have a car, valid driver's license, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums. Background checks are required.
Job Title: Program Manager, Butler and Floyd Counties
This new position will lead the way and establish BBBS mentoring in these communities. BBBS matches youth facing adversity (Littles) with adult positive role models (Bigs) to help these youth achieve success in life. Big/Little matches meet 4-10 hours each month in the community or 30-60 minutes each week at the Little's school.
The Program Manager will work in Butler & Floyd Counties and will be supported by a team of program staff working from other communities. Candidates with a work history and/or residency in these counties are strongly preferred and will be considered first. A Bachelor's degree in social work, human services or related field and two years of experience working with youth and/or managing volunteers is required for this position. The successful candidate must have a car, valid driver's license, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums.
Job Title: Program Manager, Buchanan and Fayette Counties
This new position will lead the way and establish BBBS mentoring in these communities. BBBS matches youth facing adversity (Littles) with adult positive role models (Bigs) to help these youth achieve success in life. Big/Little matches meet 4-10 hours each month in the community or 30-60 minutes each week at the Little's school. This position will be the lead staff member in Buchanan & Fayette Counties which also includes overseeing a local Advisory Board comprised of volunteers supporting agency recruiting and fundraising efforts and also assisting with agency fundraising efforts.The Program Manager will work in Buchanan & Fayette and will be supported by a team of program staff working from other communities. Candidates with a work history and/or residency in these counties are strongly preferred and will be considered first. A Bachelor's degree in social work, human services or related field and two years of experience working with youth and/or managing volunteers is required for this position. The successful candidate must have a car, valid driver's license, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums.
To apply for any of these opportunities, please send a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references to [email protected] or Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa, 2530 University Ave #8, Waterloo, IA 50701. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 1, 2016. No walk-ins or phone calls please.
Website for more information: http://www.iowabigs.org
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State Representatives News Updates...
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Please click here for the most updated information from Bob Kressig
Please click here for the most updated information from Sandy Salmon
Please click here for the most updated information from Walt Rogers
Please click here for most updated information from Jeff Danielson
Please click here for the most updated information from William Dotzler
Please click here for the most updated information from Bill Dix
Please click here for the most updated information on Timi Brown Powers
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WE DON'T WANT YOU TO MISS A THING!
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Have you renewed and joined yet? Don't miss out on our upcoming programs and networking opportunities!
RENEW/JOIN TODAY!
In our first two years we have: (continually being updated)
- 72 member organizations
- 5 investors
- 1,208 program registrations
- 75.5 hours of programming
- 135 e-newsletters
- Grant Gurus workshops
- 127 jobs advertised
- 20+ organizations connected with 50 UNI students
- added additional educational training workshops to our members
- won the "Gift of the Heart Innovation" award in 2013
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- Partners with Idealware
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