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                                                  February 2015

UPCOMING EVENTS

SAVE THE DATE
Diversity & Social Equity:
Opportunities for Collaboration
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Noon - 1:30 PM
Location TBA

Join NAMC's Diversity & Social Equity Committee for a brown-bag lunch conversation with Dr. José Luis Alvarado, Dean of the College of Education, and Dr. Britt Rios-Ellis, Dean of the College of Health Sciences & Human Services at CSUMB to explore how nonprofits might partner with the university to advance social equity in our community.
Watch for more information about this FREE event
SAVE THE DATE
Leg Update gold and grey
Friday, March 27, 2015
10 AM - Noon
Marina Library
Please mark your calendar for this popular annual NAMC event, which will focus on legislation that affects Monterey County nonprofits and the people they serve.

Registration will open soon!
SAVE THE DATE
Nonprofit Impact Project:
Demographic Trends
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Noon - 1:30 PM
Harden Foundation Conference Room, Salinas

In 2014 NAMC sponsored a study about the impact of nonprofits in Monterey County. As part of the study, a number of social, economic, political, environmental and legal trends were identified. This year we will present a series of brown bag lunch meetings where some of the key trends will be discussed. In April, DSE Committee Chair Jesse Herrera will explore demographic trends in Monterey County and their impact on nonprofits.
Watch for more information and registration.
From the Membership Committee
Help NAMC Promote Your Organization!
Is your listing in NAMC's online Member Directory up-to-date? Be sure and send your logo, URL and a short description of your organization to include in the directory.

Like NAMC on FaceBook, follow us on Twitter and we can keep our conversation going!

Not a member yet? Join today!
Questions? Contact Mark Boos, Membership Chair, or Sue Parris, Project Coordinator
Welcome New Members!
COPA
Communities Organized for Relational Power in Action is comprised of 25 member institutions -- churches, synagogues, public schools, labor organizations and nonprofits -- who work together for the common good. For more information, visit www.copa-iaf.org

MEarth
Educating + Inspiring
MEarth is an environmental education nonprofit with roots in Carmel Valley, California, that is growing the next generation of environmental leaders through education, collaboration, partnerships and community action. We educate and inspire through environmental stewardship. for more information visit http://mearthcarmel.org
Monterey Museum of Art
The Monterey Museum of Art expands a passion for the visual arts and inspires appreciation of California art -- past, present and future. Venues include the The Monterey Museum of Art - Pacific Street, and The Monterey Museum of Art - La Mirada. Visit www.montereyart.org for more information.
JOB OPENINGS

Bookkeeper
Housing Resource Center of Monterey County
The Housing Resource Center of Monterey County is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to add to our growing team. Please share the job description with your networks. Personal referrals are welcome.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume toFinanceMngr@hrcmc.org . No phone calls, please. 
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Health Care Grant Announced

Greenberg Foundation Invites Submissions

The Richard William Greenberg Foundation is currently accepting applications from local nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote wellness through effective, alternate, non-traditional healing methods. Deadline: Thursday, March 5, 2015. Read more ...

 

Nonprofit Compensation Survey Deadline Extended

Participate by March 6

Because many of you have requested more time, Oakland-based Nonprofit Compensation Associates (NCA), publisher of the 2015 Northern California Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits Survey, has extended the participation deadline to Friday, March 6.

To participate, visit www.nonprofitcomp.com

Read more ...

Free Workshop: Attract Best and Brightest

How to Attract and Retain the "Best and Brightest" Nonprofit Employees

Community Foundation Santa Cruz County

Friday, February 20, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 

Aptos, CA
 

Workshop hosted by Community Foundation Santa Cruz County and presented by Nonprofit Compensation Associates (www.nonprofitcomp.com), publisher of "Fair Pay for Northern California Nonprofits: the 2014 Compensation and Benefits Survey".  Balancing a mix of advice from human resources experts and your own experience and ideas, this workshop will help you be successful on an increasingly competitive employment playing field.  For a full workshop description and to register, visit www.cfscc.org/fairpay2015

Outstanding Women

Monterey County Commission on the Status of Women

Celebrates Outstanding Women of Monterey County

SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2015      2-4:00 p.m.

Middlebury Institute of International Studies - MIIS

Irvine Auditorium, McCone Building

499 Pierce Street - Monterey, CA  93940

 

Down load flier here  More info: www.co.monterey.ca.us/csw   

Monterey Home Show
NAMC Member Simply Clear Marketing Announces
Monterey Inspired Home Expo
March 7-8, 10am-5pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday
Monterey County Fair Grounds

This is a free event and there will be seminars and cooking demonstrations.

The 100+ vendors are general contractors, flooring, landscapers, kitchen and bath, cabinets, closet organizers, landscape designers, painters, countertops, tile, granite, appliances, solar energy, fireplaces, and much more!

More info: http://montereycountyhomeshow.com/cm/home_show/Attendee%20Information/Attendee%20Home.html.

Center for Nonprofit Excellence

CNE Events

 

Understanding Nonprofit Finance Webinar Series Broadcasts

Tuesdays 2/3-3/10  Noon - 1:30 PM Free, Bring your lunch, Locations alternate

This Nonprofit Finance Fund series is designed for those who already understand nonprofit financial statements. Attend some or all of the sessions. Topics are as follows: 2/3: Operating in a Flawed System (Salinas); 2/10: Assessing Nonprofit Financial Health (Monterey); 2/17: Planning for Effective Capitalization (Salinas); 2/24: Finance Across the Enterprise (Monterey); 3/3: Business Choices Part 1: Growth, Earned Income Ventures & Endowments (Monterey); 3/10: Business Choices Part 2: Facility Ownership (Salinas). Attend some or all; advance registration required: 

 

 

Maximizing Impact by Using Data: Learning Lunch with Kathy Reich

Thursday 2/19  11:45 AM - 1:30 PM, Monterey Beach Resort, Monterey - $25 

We often use information about our programs and activities to provide funders with reports and evaluations. Kathy Reich, Director of Organizational Effectiveness at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, will talk about why, when and how to use this information (data) to strengthen programs and boost fund development. The event launches the Year of Impact, a year-long series providing skills, information and new perspectives on evaluation and how it can best serve your organization.  
 Co-hosted by AFP and DEN. The series is sponsored by the Monterey Bay Capacity Builder's Network, a group of organizations that provide professional development for local nonprofits.    Registration: 

 

 

Board Chairs' Group & Brown Bag Lunch

Friday 2/27  12:00 - 1:00 PM Free, 2354 Garden Road, Monterey
Local Board Chairs gather monthly for discussion and networking. February topic: Board Chair Succession and Transition RSVP to susiep@cfmco.org

 

 
Let's keep in touch!
Do you have a job opening or other announcement you'd like to share with over 1,500 nonprofit stakeholders? NAMC members may submit announcements in Word (may include links to pdf fliers and/or to your website) by the 1st Friday of each month. Contact Sue if you have questions.