Nonprofit News from NAMC

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of the nonprofit industry

for the benefit of all people in Monterey County.

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Environmental Trends

Advocacy Notes

Welcome New Members!

Member Announcements

Coming Events

July 31

Environmental Trends

Brown-bag lunchtime roundtable

NAMC Member Mixer

Summer Date TBA!

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June 2015

UPCOMING EVENTS

Nonprofits Looking Ahead

Natural Resources Environmental Conservation Sustainability Concept

Environmental Trends for Nonprofits

Brown-bag lunchtime roundtable

Friday, July 31, 2015

12:00 - 1:30 PM

Community Foundation for Monterey County

2354 Garden Road, Monterey

Join us for the second in a series exploring social, economic, political, environmental and legal trends identified in the Nonprofit Impact Study. Bring your lunch and hear presenter Kristin Cushman of The Offset Project discuss Green Business Certification and how Monterey County nonprofits can meet environmental challenges now and in the future.

Cost: $5 for current NAMC members; $10 for not-yet members. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Register Here

NAMC Advocacy Notes

$3 Billion in New CA Revenues -

How to Spend It?

According to the Legislative Analyst's Office, California may have as much as $3 billion in revenues above the Governor's budget 2015- 2016 estimates. This provides an unprecedented opportunity to restore services cut in the Great Recession and support the communities our nonprofits serve. The CA Senate, Assembly and Governor have until June 15 to finalize the 2015-2016 budget, and many elements of health and human services funding are still being debated. The CA Budget and Policy Center just outlined 12 key health and human services issues that are under discussion. Read more and contact your legislator to advocate for the issues your nonprofit addresses.

Thanks to Kaki Rusmore for contributing the above article, which appears on NAMC's new blog, Nonprofit News and Views. Check it out and subscribe so you don't miss future posts by NAMC Core Leaders, volunteers and members.

NAMC Member Article in Monterey Herald

5 Tips for Charitable Giving

by Lori Butterworth, Jacobs Heart

Excellent article published in the Monterey Herald on June 7, 2015. Lori provides practical suggestions for making sure that donations go to responsible, effective organizations.

My eyes swell with tears and my blood boils whenever I read a headline about charities misusing hard-earned money from caring donors. Four cancer "charities" were recently exposed by the Federal Trade Commission for gross mismanagement ... Read more

Learn more about Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Services and http://jacobsheart.org/ or 831-724-9100

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.

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Click here to join or renew for 2015.

Questions? Contact Mark Boos, Membership Chair, or Sue Parris, Project Coordinator

Welcome New Member!
Blind & Visually Impaired Center The BVIC is a 501(c) 3 non-profit agency that has provided free services since 1971 to Monterey County residents who are visually impaired. Our mission is to encourage and inspire the people who are blind or visually impaired to transcend the loss of sight as independent contributing members of society. For more information see blindandlowvision.org

Thanks to Renewing Members!

Alzheimer Association

The mission of the Alzheimer's Association is: To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through health. Learn more at

www.alz.org/norcal

Carmel River Watershed Conservancy

CRWC is a non-profit all-volunteer organization dedicated to preserving and restoring the beauty and health of the Carmel River and its watershed.For more information see www.carmelriverwatershed.org.

Clark Miller Bankruptcy Attorney

Salinas Bankruptcy Attorney Clark A. Miller has 30 years of experience guiding more than 20,000 clients to freedom from financial worries and debt problems. Learn more at www.clarkmiller.com.

Rancho Cielo Youth Campus

Rancho Cielo is a comprehensive learning and social services center for underserved youth in Monterey County. Established in 2000, we are a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Residing on 100 acres and encompassing two lakes, stables and a cultivated garden, Rancho Cielo is also a restored piece of Salinas Valley natural history. For more information see

www.ranchocieloyc.org.

United Nations Association Monterey Bay Chapter

Our mission is to build understanding and support for the ideals and vital work of the United Nations, in and near Monterey County. For more information see www.unamontereybay.org.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Leadership Monterey Peninsula

OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU!

Apply now for our 10-month, exciting and comprehensive leadership training program. Learn about the hot community issues, experience field trips, talk with the movers and shakers, sharpen your leadership skills. The next program begins in September. The application deadline is June 30, 2015. For more information and to request an application packet, call 649-8252 or email info@leadershipmonterey.org.

Payment plans and partial scholarships are available.

Community Foundation for Monterey County

CFMC GRANT INFORMATION SESSIONS PRIOR TO 8/7/15 APPLICATION DEADLINE:

6/17 (Greenfield), 6/18 (Monterey), 6/23 (Webinar), 6/25 (Salinas)

The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) is offering information sessions for those applying for the August 7, 2015 Community Impact grant deadline for the "Strengthening Our Communities, Celebrating Our Cultures, and Stewarding Our Environment" program areas.