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A Grant Series presented by the Nonprofit Network of SWWA and the Vancouver Community Library With support from United Way Columbia-Willamette
Growing Your Grants Readiness
The Culture and Practices of Successful Grantseeking Organizations
Thursday, January 24, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
At Vancouver Community Library, 901 C Street
There is no registration fee for this session, but you do need to register in advance! REGISTRATION What does it take to be a successful grantseeking organization? Success in grantsmanship involves much more than being able to write a good proposal. As an organization, you must also have in place the right culture, the right values, the right tools and resources to support your grantseeking process and manage your grant-funded programs and services well on behalf of your funder and the community you serve. In this session, you'll learn how to lay the groundwork for effective grantsmanship in both your organization's culture and its practices.
Presenter Maryn Boess
is a 24-year nonprofit and grants professional with more than $30 million in grant funding to her credit. More info here _________________
 Writing Powerhouse Proposals
Turning Good Ideas into Great Grant-Funded Programs!
Feb. 12, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
$70 per person for session ($60 NNSW members)
This session is your starter-kit workshop for grantseeking success. Here's everything you need to get started on your way to successful grantsmanship. Presenter is Maryn Boess.
- Explore essential tactics including mission-driven grantsmanship, effective program planning, funder research and relationships, and creating winning proposals.
- Learn the eight key planning questions that must be answered in any successful grant request.
- Get hands-on practice in using a simple, powerful planning tool for one-page proposals
- Get an insider's look at what it's really like to be a grant reviewer - and learn what works & what doesn't,
- Explore what grantmakers love, what makes them grumpy-and delivering what they want
- Leave with three of the most powerful tools you need for grants success.
The Change Map, the Logic Model, and Impact Outcomes
An All-In-One Framework for Impact-Focused Program Planning, Proposal Development, and Evaluation Design
March 5, 9:30 am-4:30 pm
$70 per person for session ($60 NNSW members)
Winning Federal Dollars 2013
Up-to-the-Minute Tools, Strategies, and Resources for Successfully Navigating the Federal Grants World
March 14, 9:30 am-4:30 pm
$70 per person for session ($60 NNSW members)
Nonprofit Grants Research
Second session added!
March 21, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
No fee for this session, but you must be registered in advance to reserve seating and handouts.
Meet the Grantmakers
April 23, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
$30 ($25 Nonprofit Network Members)
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Volunteer Management Conference
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A partnership of Nonprofit Network SWWA & Directors of Volunteer Programs Association, with support from United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
Thursday, February 21, 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Doors open at 8:00
Location: Club Green Meadows, 7703 NE 72nd Avenue, Vancouver- very easy access to I-205.
The Leadership Model - Keynote Address
There is a difference between leading an organization or program and managing one. In this keynote, Rick Lynch lays out five major differences in the two approaches. While both are essential functions, volunteers in the upcoming decades are more likely to respond to being led than being managed. Skills in this area are therefore vital to success.
Speaker Richard Lynch is a Seattle-based management consultant with a variety of clients in the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, Singapore, and Russia. He is the President of Lynch Associates, a consulting firm whose mission is to help organizations create good places to work. Each year, Mr. Lynch speaks at approximately 100 workshops, conventions, and conferences around the world on topics related to personal growth and management effectiveness.
Washington Serves - Plenary Session
Do you know about the statewide plan for supporting volunteerism, Washington Serves? Come find out! The Washington Serves vision is to create an effective volunteer ecosystem that enables volunteers to address the needs of communities throughout the state of Washington. Volunteers are the one resource that we can grow and sustain to counter the impacts of unemployment, increased housing, food, and financial insecurity, stalled hopes, and cutbacks in nonprofit and government programs. The plan highlights challenges, promotes best practices, and presents a comprehensive plan of action towards a healthier, more sustainable volunteer infrastructure.
In addition to the Opening Plenary and Keynote Luncheon, participants will select from breakout sessions on recruitment, skills-based volunteering, limiting liability, the culture of volunteerism, and more.
Early bird pricing until 6:00 p.m. on February 14th. All registrations include lunch.
* $55 of Nonprofit Network & DVPA Members * $65 Regular
After 6:00 p.m. on February 14th
* $65 of Nonprofit Network & DVPA Members * $75 Regular
More info on breakout sessions, presenters
REGISTRATION
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We bet you have opinions... Share them!
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The Association of Fundraising Professionals
has a nifty little survey on raising funds and will share the info with
participants so we all have a better picture of the landscape.
The state association, Washington Nonprofits, is accessing the health of the nonprofit sector as well as their own impact. You get to share your thoughts and help tip the karmic scales for the next time you ask your potential clients and donors to provide 'feedback'.
The Nonprofit Finance Fund has their 5th annual survey on the financial state of the sector. 10 minutes. Let our area be represented on these surveys! |
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Master of Science in Management and Organizational Leadership Non Profit Emphasis
Warner Pacific College is excited to announce the launch of their The Master of Science in Management and Organizational Leadership (MMOL) with a Non-Profit emphasis.
This program focuses on the theories, models, research findings and best practices found in the interdisciplinary, organizational leadership studies field. Although classical leadership theories, models and case studies are examined, the emphasis of the program is practical and applied in nature, building cognitive, behavioral, spiritual, interpersonal, and strategic leadership skills that are applicable to the real-world, issues-based experiences of the working adult enrolled in the program.
Our goal is to reach leaders in the city who have a dream of developing their leadership skills to serve the non-profit sector. The first cohort begins in February, 2013 so now is the time to enroll. For more information contact Kami Price _________________________________________________________________________
Pro-Bono Consulting Services - Apply by January 25th
The Community Consulting Program (CCP) is an outreach effort sponsored by the Organizational Development Network of Oregon and provides pro-bono consulting services to Portland area public benefit non-profits. CCP is accepting applications through January 25th for our Spring Round of consulting assistance. For more information, client testimonials, and to download the application, go to the ODN Oregon homepage and look for the CCP link on the left menu: www.ODNoregon.org
If you need a consultant to focus on a critical need within your non-profit, but can't afford to hire one, we may be able to help. In the past we have provided consulting assistance with:
- Leadership
- Organization structure and culture
- Strategy, goals, planning
- Interpersonal/team conflict
- Organizational processes and systems
- Performance measures/rewards
- Learning and building human capacity
CCP brings together dynamic, short-term teams of OD professionals to provide pro-bono consultation to metro area, non-profit organizations unable to afford consulting services. Utilizing volunteers from our network, we form Consulting Teams of 2-4 individuals, backed by a Team Leader with 10-20 years of consulting experience. CCP teams work with a client for 2-4 months to complete an appropriate project. We typically work with three to five non-profits during each of two consulting cycles during the year.
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Managing Liquidity in 2013: How to Navigate the FDIC Changes
A Pacific Continental Bank seminar With the recent expiration of the Transaction Account Guarantee (TAG) program, many business owners, executives, and board members are questioning how this FDIC change affects their organization. To address this concern, Pacific Continental Bank is providing a special seminar. Topics will include: · Understanding the changes to FDIC insurance limits. · Bank safety and soundness. · Short-term liquidity practices and policies. Tuesday, January 29, Registration open at 7:15 Presentation at 7:45 to 9:30 am. Continental breakfast will be provided. The Atrium at Montgomery Park - Banquet Room 2701 Northwest Vaughn Street Portland, OR Seating is limited. Please RSVP by Thursday, January 24, with your name, company and contact information. To RSVP, please contact Kayla Marvin at 503-736-6028 or kayla.marvin@therightbank.com
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PROPERTY
Looking for a new office? Homes for Community Living is moving on from their professionally remodeled 2,700 SF+/- building at 2220 H Street | Vancouver, WA 98663 Call Bob Bernhardt 360.823.5123 or Wally Hornberger 360.823.5113 __________________________________ SUPPLIESEducational Opportunities for Children & Families (EOCF), a local Vancouver non-profit organization offers the following excess equipment for sale: Carrier 2.5 Ton Air conditioning unit, Model PG8DAA036070 installed 10/31/11 in a leased facility and removed in March 2012. The unit was used only briefly to test that it worked. Paid $4992. Asking $2000 or best offer. Printers (laser and multi-function) replaced with networked units * HP 400N $30 * HP2600N $75 3 available * HP1600 $45 * HP1600LE $30 * HP1020 $25 2 available * HP1005 $25 2 available * Brother HL5140 $30 Proceeds from the sale of this excess equipment will support the Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Contact: Joann.soderburg@eocfwa.org__________________________________ POSITIONS on the Nonprofit Network website. ywca clark county Advocacy Specialist Closes: January 24, 2013 by 5:00PM Oregon Episcopal School Campaign Director Closes: February 1, 2013 211info Executive Director
Closes: February 15, 2013 Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Communications Specialist To receive job postings (and other Classifieds) via email, go to the bottom of this email and Update Profile/Email Address. Add "Classifieds" to the emails we will send you.
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