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NorthSky Welcomes New Program Director.
Prepare Your Board for a High Performance 2014
Governor Snyder Proclaims February Cooperative Education and Internship Month
Delivering Financial Oversight: Strengthening Your Policies and Procedures


NorthSky Welcomes New Program Director

Rotary Charities will welcome Joe Liszewski as the new NorthSky Nonprofit Network Program Director. After six months of organizational study and design, followed by an intensive interviewing process, Mr. Liszewski was selected from a national field of over 60 candidates for the post.

 

Liszewski has over 13 years' experience with nonprofits of all sizes and most recently served as the Executive Director of California ReLeaf, a statewide nonprofit association focused on urban forestry. His role included supporting the network with grants, mentoring, collaborative learning, resources and advocacy. In his role as NorthSky Program Director, Mr. Liszewski will support capacity building programs, manage the consulting network, develop new business lines, and collaborate with nonprofits and partners throughout the region.

 

Marsha Smith, Executive Director of Rotary Charities stated, "We are excited to welcome Joe to northwest lower Michigan. With his assistance, we will be able to innovate and respond to emerging trends, leverage more resources into our region, and accomplish more as networks and collaborators. With Joe's help we will build the capacity of tomorrow's leaders. He adds a wonderful dimension to our staff." 

Prepare Your Board for a High Performance 2014: The Board Primer 

NMC logo February 25, 2014  

4 to 7 pm

Northwestern Michigan College
University Center, Room 212

Instructor: Pam Evans, NorthSky Governance Consultant

Fee: $35, includes light refreshments

 

Serving on a nonprofit board can be fulfilling and inspiring work where you can truly make a difference in the success of a nonprofit organization. However, Board service is becoming increasingly complex with stringent fiduciary requirements and a challenging nonprofit landscape to navigate. During this session, we'll discuss the requirements for serving on a board, how to be an effective board member, and what it means to be a "best practicing" board. This workshop will review the fiduciary duties and responsibilities to successfully guide a nonprofit organization. We'll review the board "role description" in detail and how to build your skills and capabilities to be a strong and effective board member. Designed for entry to mid-level practitioner; new and current board members; individuals considering board service.

 

For more information or to register.
Governor Snyder Proclaims February Cooperative Education and Internship Month

It's not too early to be planning for summer interns. Internships provide real world experiences for college students and expose them to opportunities and companies that they may not have otherwise known existed. Cooperatives and internships have also become a valuable recruitment and retention tool for employers. It allows employers to build relationships with young talent early, introducing them to the company culture, and saves employers time and money when their looking to hire full time employees.

 

Northsky Nonprofit Network has partnered with Intern in Michigan, a free internship resource that connects businesses and organizations with qualified student interns, based on skills and interests. Check out Intern in Michigan to register, create an internship opportunity profile, choose the skill sets that match your needs, answer a few questions, and instantly get matched to qualified internship seekers.

 

Visit northsky.interninmichigan.com to learn more about the system or view this short video.  

Break for Lunch
Delivering Financial Oversight: Strengthening Your Policies and Procedures
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February 27, 2014

12 to 1:30 pm

Northwestern Michigan College University Center Campus, Room 5

Instructor:  Aaron J. Mansfield, CPA, DGN Audit Manager, Dennis, Gartland and Niergarth

Fee: $12, feel free to bring a lunch


Most organizations employ checks and balances - internal controls - to assure that operations are effective and efficient, financial reporting is reliable and compliance with laws and regulations is followed.  In particular, internal controls protect both owners and employees from financial loss or allegations.  Learn more about best practices in setting internal controls for nonprofit organizations. Designed for beginning to advanced practitioners, board members, board Treasurers and other volunteers. 

 

For more information or to register.
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March 6, 2014

12 to 1:30 pm

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March 13, 2014

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MISSION

Our mission is to build strong communities by helping nonprofit organizations achieve and sustain excellence.

About Us:

NorthSky is a nonprofit program of Rotary Charities of Traverse City that assists northern Michigan nonprofit organizations strengthen their capabilities through capacity building and sustainability support. It provides a wide range of services and resources to help nonprofit organizations deliver programs effectively and efficiently. NorthSky also serves as a conduit for new resources securing state and national support and partnerships to bring technical and financial resources home to nonprofits and social enterprises in this region. As part of Rotary Charities' mission, NorthSky also serves in leadership roles, participating and facilitating regional initiatives.