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             Weekly Update  
March 25, 2014 
    
Historic Preservation in the Tri-Cities Area

Efforts for historical preservation in the Tri-Cities was evaluated by The Cameron Foundation and key stakeholders using a survey modeled after the National Trust for Historic Preservation assessment. Highlights of findings include:
  • 91% of stakeholders report preserving historic resources for the future is an asset for community develop.
  • 98% of stakeholders report historic preservation can revitalize downtown
  • 85% Restoration of historic churches and religious buildings is important for historic preservation in the Tri-Cities area
  • Major barriers are seen as cost of projects, lack of funding available, and limited access to lending.  

Read the full report. 

Looking for an Intern this Summer?
The J.O.B.S. Program is looking for organizations interested in providing internships this summer for their 2013-2014 students. Is your organization able to hire one or more interns this summer and provide a mentoring environment for them?
 
Free Health and Dental Care
Virginia State University teams up with the Virginia Dental Association's Mission of Mercy to provide free dental care for the surrounding communities
on April 12, 2014 from 7:00am - 5:00pm 
 
News & Views 
Learning &  Leadership 
Succeeding with Consultants: 
Learn at Lunch with an Expert
 
Technical assistance often involves working with consultants. At this lunch program you will get tips on:
  • Preparing your RFP (request for proposal)
  • Proposal Evaluation
  • Interviewing potential consultants
  • Finding the "right" fit
  • Effectively working with consultants
Facilitator: Greg Brittingham from Performance Management Group.
Greg will answer your questions and share what he has learned through more than 30 years consulting with nonprofits and public sector agencies. 
Tomorrow, March 26, 2014 from 12:00 - 2:00pm

  Bring a bag lunch. Drinks and dessert provided.

Appomattox Regional Library, Hopewell

New @ Nonprofit Resource Center

Always @ the Nonprofit Resource Center:   
 
Online resources include the Foundation Center Directory Online of 100,000+ grantmakers, Grants Connection with 1,000+ grantmkers in Virginia and Foundation Grants to Individuals Online. 
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 IN SOUTHSIDE 
 

The James House is looking for a Client Services Coordinator

 

United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg is looking for a  Director of Major Gifts 

 

Petersburg Area At League is holding an event Ladies Tea

  

Chesterfield County Senior Advocate is hosting Health & Safety Fair


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Southside Community Partners
provides professional and organizational development tools and resources to individuals working and volunteering in the social sector.

Major programs include: 
     ConnectVA 
     Learning & Leadership 
     Nonprofit Resource Center

We are a community supported program of the Appomattox Regional Library System. Major funding is provided by The Cameron Foundation and the John Randolph Foundation.

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