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NEWSNOTES Vol. 83 June 2009
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Dear Friend of NEW,
The world is all a-Twitter, and a-Facebook, and a-YouTube, and a-Flickr! It is LinkedIn too! If your organization is not actively engaged in the world of social media, now is the time.
In
a recent article, Mark Evans of ME
Consulting says, "While it's left to be seen if social media
is an advertising medium, it is becoming a powerful marketing medium
that is already having a major impact on how consumers think and buy
services and products."
Many organizations are uncertain, nervous or anxious about using social media tools for professional purposes. But sometimes the best way to learn to swim is just to dive in! If you prefer "swim lessons" there are a variety of options available including online articles, webinars and face-to-face training programs. Don't let fear and uncertainty be a roadblock to your organization using social media. NEW currently offers social media training and will soon offer an online social media assessment tool.
So...dive into social media, or at least get your feet wet! But get all a-Twitter, or a-Facebook, or a-YouTube, or a-Flickr! And get LinkedIn too!
Your Friends at NEW
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LEAD STORY
Fraud and Other Misconduct in Nonprofits
MONTHLY FEATURES
It Benefits You
Save the Date
The Bulletin Board
Social Media
npServ
Resource of the Month
Event Calendar
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| Lead Story |
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Fraud and Other Misconduct in Nonprofit Organizations
By Paul Larned
Fraud, theft, embezzlement and other wrongdoing is increasing dramatically in both business and nonprofit organizations. Fraud in nonprofits has been the focus recently in congressional hearings and news articles. In March 2009, The Ann Arbor News reported on several instances where trusted employees or volunteers stole amounts of up to nearly one million dollars from their nonprofit organizations or associations. Think it can't happen in your organization? Think again!
Read More
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Washtenaw County Breastfeeding Coalition
The Washtenaw County Breastfeeding Coalition is offering free presentations at local businesses throughout the month of June as part of a national program, The Business Case for Breastfeeding, sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services.
To arrange for a presentation at your place of business, contact Keleigh Lee, (734) 218-0348.
The
Washtenaw County Breastfeeding Coalition is also preparing
for their annual awards which recognize companies that provide
excellent workplace support for lactating employees. Nominations
are available at their website: www.motherfriendlyworkplace.org
Washtenaw County Joint Purchasing Program
Nonprofits in Washtenaw County are encouraged to learn more about a Joint Purchasing Program that allows organizations to buy all kinds of items at discounted rates.
University of Michigan School of Information
Is there an information flow in your organization that could be more effective or efficient if a team analyzed it, identified key issues, and provided a set of recommendations for improvement? Your organization is invited to participate as a client in the University of Michigan School of Information's "Contextual Inquiry and Project Management" course.
Contact Kelly Kowatch (734) 936-8735 by Friday, June 12 for more information.
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Competing for Federal Grants
July 13-17, 2009
Easter Seals of Michigan is sponsoring a Grantsmanship Center workshop in Waterford, Michigan, July 13-17, 2009. Tuition for this comprehensive 5-day training is $1195 / $1095 with early registration.
Registration
required to attend. Attendance limited to 25 people.
Basics of Social Media and Online Fundraising
June 5, July 10, September 4, November 6
10am-12pm at the NEW Center, 1100 N. Main, Ann Arbor
June 5, August 7, October 2 and December 4
2pm-4pm at Hannan House, 4750 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Learn how organizations use social networking and social media to
promote their work and reach supporters globally.
Introduction to Web 2.0
August 7, October 2 and December 4
10am-12pm at the NEW Center, 1100 N. Main, Ann Arbor
July 10, September 4, November 6
2pm-4pm at Hannan House, 4750 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Serving your community in a down economy is difficult and organizations
are looking for innovative ways to do more with less. Web 2.0 tools
and online community building can help address this situation
cost-effectively, immediately, and virally.
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| The Bulletin Board |
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Workstations Available in Nonprofit Office Building
Affordable nonprofit workstations now available at The NEW Center in Ann Arbor!
Does your 501c3 need a professional work environment? The NEW Center offers newly constructed workstations with free parking, free broadband, access to color copier, fax, postage machine, full kitchen, conference rooms for board meetings and more! Apply today.
Contact
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(734) 998-0160, ext. 209 for more information.
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Nonprofits @ Work - NEW's Blog
NEW's blog, Nonprofits @ Work, includes posts from NEW employees and colleagues, event updates, nonprofit profiles and much more.
Each post is categorized by topic, so that readers can easily locate articles that are relevant and of interest to them.
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| npSERV™ News |
Resource of the Month |
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FREE Technology Assessments
npSERV, a program of NEW, is offering free technology assessments for a limited time (offer expires June 30, 2009).
Are you struggling with IT? Do you need help asking your board for assistance? npSERV's technology assessment can help you make your case.
To take advantage of this offer, contact Jill Tewsley (734) 998-0160 ext. 210.
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FAQs on the Economic Recovery Plan
The
Michigan Nonprofit Association has compiled a page of
frequently asked questions from the the nonprofit community
about the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and the associated
federal stimulus dollars that are or could be available for
nonprofit organizations in Michigan.
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| Event Calendar |
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 Basics of Social Media and Online Fundraising
June 5, July 10, September 4 or November 6 | 10am-12pm at the NEW Center, 1100 N. Main, Ann Arbor
June 5, August 7, October 2 and December 4 | 2-4pm at Hannan House, 4750 Woodward Ave., Detroit
How are nonprofits able to fundraise online and raise thousands of dollars within days? Learn how organizations use social networking and social media to promote their work and reach supporters globally. Learn More.
$45 (save $5 when you register online)
Budget Development (Youth Development Commission)
Thursday, June 11 | 5:30-8pm at The Family Place, 8726 Woodward (between Alger and King Streets), Detroit
Beginners learn how to prepare an operations budget.
$25
Project Management for Nonprofit Organizations
Friday, June 12 | 9am-12pm at UM Detroit Center at Orchestra Place, 3663 Woodward Avenue, Suite 150, Detroit
Learn the elements of effective project management from the planning stages to implementation and program evaluation.
Free
Building Your Board
Wednesday, June 17 | 3-6pm at Hannan House, 4750 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Important aspects of recruiting new members for a nonprofit's board of directors including recruitment planning, identifying and cultivating candidates, and electing new members.
Learn
More
$55 per person, $40 for Detroit Regional Chamber Members, Michigan Nonprofit Association Members & Leadership Oakland Members
Register
now and
save $5
Serving on a Nonprofit Board
Thursday, June 18 | 1-4pm at the NEW Center, 1100 N. Main, Ann Arbor
Thursday, June 24 | 3-6pm at Hannan House, 4750 Woodward Ave., Detroit
For
community members interested in serving on a nonprofit board.
Learn
More.
$55 per person, $40 for Detroit Regional Chamber Members, Michigan Nonprofit Association Members & Leadership Oakland Members
Program Evaluation (Youth Development Commission)
Thursday, June 18 | 5:30-8pm at The Family Place, 8726 Woodward (between Alger and King Streets), Detroit
Gt your programs running more effectively when you learn the importance of evaluation, appropriate assessment tools, and the components of a good evaluation plan.
$25
Fundraising Webinar (Michigan Nonprofit Association)
Friday, June 19 | 9am-12pm
The basic elements of fundraising, as well as related legal and ethical considerations.
$45, $35 for members of the Michigan Nonprofit Association
GetConnected (Detroit): Fraud Prevention
Tuesday, June 30 | 3:30-5pm at Hannan House, 4750 Woodward, Detroit
How do you protect yourself and your organization from fraud, theft, embezzlement and other wrongdoing? These problems have risen to a level never seen before in nonprofit organizations. Learn about an effective 7-step compliance and ethics program designed to prevent and detect these types of problems. A must for those with management or board responsibility.
Speaker: Paul Larned, Larned & Associates, LLC
Introduction to Web 2.0
August 7, October 2 and December 4 | 10am-12pm at the NEW Center, 1100 N. Main, Ann Arbor
July 10, September 4 or November 6 | 2-4pm at Hannan House, 4750 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Serving your community in a down economy is difficult and organizations
are looking for innovative ways to do more with less. Web 2.0 tools
and online community building can help address this situation
cost-effectively, immediately, and virally.
Learn More.
$45 (save $5 when you register online)
GetConnected (Ann Arbor): Volunteer Talent Management
Tuesday, July 28 | 3:30-5pm at the NEW Center, 1100 N. Main, Ann Arbor
Discover ways to attract, develop and retain volunteers who can move your mission forward.
More Information
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