It's shaping up to be a busy spring, and we hope that The Big Payback has made its way onto your calendars! Learn more about the May 6-7 community-wide online giving event at thebigpayback.org, and see below for information on contests and trainings related to this exciting event. Also in this newsletter: volunteer management and recognition opportunities and lots of upcoming funding and training dates. Thanks for everything you do!
Beth, Jennifer, and Laurel
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Let's Start the Commotion!
Tweets with a #BigPayback!
May 6th Giving Day event. Share the tweet below with your advocates and ask them to retweet your message. The organization with the most #BigPayback Twitter mentions will win a $1000 prize! The contest will from TODAY, Thursday 2/20, through mid-day on Thursday 2/27, with the winner announced at The Big Payback Kick-Off event on 2/27. You must be registered for the May 6 Big Payback event by that time to be eligible to win. **Tweet:
#BigPayback - Join [Your Org Name or Twitter Handle] on May 6th for @CFMT's 24-hour, community-wide, online giving event. www.TheBigPayback.org NOTE: Tweets must include the hashtag #BigPayback and @CFMT to be eligible. Each time your organization is mentioned in a tweet, you'll be one step closer to receiving $1000! Questions? Contact Kelly Walberg, Social Media and Online Marketing Coordinator at kwalberg@cfmt.org or (615) 321-4939 x109. Want to know more about The Big Payback? DON'T FORGET to RSVP for the Kick-Off event to learn more about Middle Tennessee's first 24-hour giving challenge! What questions do you have about The Big Payback that you hope will be answered on February 27? What are you most excited about?? Let us know HERE, and we'll be sure to address it. |
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Join Us: Upcoming Trainings and "Office Hours"
Need assistance with the GivingMatters.com requirement for The Big Payback? Or just have general questions about your profile? Let us help!
Training: Creating a NEW Nonprofit Profile on GivingMatters.com:
Mon. March 3, 2:00-3:00
Tues. March 4, 11:00-12:00
Space is limited: RSVP to bgroves@cfmt.org
Drop In! GivingMatters.com "Open Office Hours":
Wed. March 12, 11:00-2:00
Thurs. March 13, 12:00-3:00
Fri. March 14, 9:00-12:00
Come and go for profile assistance. If possible, BYO laptop!
No RSVPs necessary.All trainings held at The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
3833 Cleghorn Ave., Nashville, TN 37215
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Are You Excellent at Volunteer Engagement?
Excellence in Volunteer Engagement (EVE), a certification program for  Nashville's nonprofits, is the first effort of its kind in the nation. EVE recognizes nonprofits that employ high-quality volunteer management practices with the goal of increasing volunteerism in Davidson County through first-rate volunteer opportunities and experiences. EVE is presented by Mayor Karl Dean's office, the Center for Nonprofit Management, and Hands On Nashville. A panel of judges representing the volunteer community, nonprofits, and civic engagement leaders from the private sector determine which organizations qualify for the two-year certification. Spring 2014 applications will be available on February 25 and are due April 4. Visit www.hon.org/EVE for more information, or contact Elizabeth Madsen at elizabeth@hon.org.
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Nominate Your "Hometown Heroes"
Join Darrell Waltrip Automotive in recognizing Middle Tennessee's Hometown Heroes! As a part of their commitment to the community, Darrell Waltrip Automotive honors everyday heroes each month. Has a volunteer, staff member, partner, or client of your organization made an especially positive impact on your community? Nominate your hero here!
Each month Darrell Waltrip will recognize a hero and make a $500 donation to a charity of their choice. All heroes will receive a special prize package as a recognition of their hero status.
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Opportunities and Deadlines
February 28 - Gannett Foundation grant applications due March 3, 11:00-12:00 - GivingMatters.com New Profile training - RSVP to bgroves@cfmt.org March 4, 2:00-3:00 - GivingMatters.com New Profile training - RSVP to bgroves@cfmt.org March 12, 11:00-2:00 - GivingMatters.com "Office Hours" March 13, 12:00-3:00 - GivingMatters.com "Office Hours" March 13 - Metro Nashville Arts Commission grant applications due March 14, 9:00-12:00 - GivingMatters.com "Office Hours"
Rolling Deadlines:
Ingram Industries Charities
Frist Foundation
The Memorial Foundation
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Join the Family!
Find GivingMatters.com on Facebook and Twitter to learn more about nonprofits in our community, upcoming events, current trends in philanthropy, and issues facing Middle Tennessee.
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Are you listed in the 2-1-1 Call Center Database?
2-1-1 connects callers to information about critical human services available in Middle Tennessee. Check the accuracy of your contact information at
tn211.mycommunitypt.com
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3833 Cleghorn Avenue Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215
615-321-4939
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