Prepare for Hurricane Sandy
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Hurricane Sandy is expected to bring flooding and high winds to Virginia starting today and into tomorrow. In preparation, Gov. McDonnell has issued a state of emergency. The VA Dept of Emergency Management provides regular updates and information on preparing. Locally, Congressman Forbes' Office has issued a comprehensive resource guide. Be safe.
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 | "Todd Graham was the board's unanimous choice and we are confident in his grantmaking and community-building experience," stated Board Chair Cleveland Wright.
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The Cameron Foundation Names New President
The Cameron Foundation recently named Petersburg resident Todd Graham as President of the foundation to succeed Handy L. Lindsey, Jr. who will be stepping down at the end of the year. For the past year, Todd Graham served as the executive director of the Robins Foundation in Richmond and before that, he was the CEO of the Iowa West Foundation. "It will be a privilege to build on the good work of Handy Lindsey and the team he assembled as together we capitalize on the significant opportunities ahead," stated Graham. After a nationwide search encompassing over 220 sources and prospects in 35 states, Graham will officially begin work at The Cameron Foundation in December of 2012.
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Over $1 Million Awarded to Local Nonprofits
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The Cameron Foundation has announced it last grant awards for the year totaling $1,095,900. Grantees include Battersea Foundation ($50,000), Colonial Heights Food Pantry ($90,000), Crater Community Hospice ($97,500), Prince George County Regional Heritage Center ($70,000) and The James House ($55,000).
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New @ the Nonprofit Resource Center
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Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding:
Seven Principles to Power Extraordinary Results
by Jocelyne Daw, Carol Cone, Kristian Merenda, &Anne Erhard
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Upcoming Learning & Leadership Workshops
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Recruiting & Placing Volunteers: Matching Volunteer Skill with Service Needed with Erin Osiol on Nov 8, 9am - 12pm ($25)
Volunteers are important assets to the nonprofit sector. Effective recruitment and matching techniques will help ensure the most valuable experience for your organization as well as the volunteer.
Orientation to Starting a Nonprofits on Nov 8, 1pm - 2pm (Free)
Considering starting a nonprofit? Obtain resources and information on nonprofit formation and structure.
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