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NEWSNOTES Vol. 95 July 2010
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Dear Friend of NEW,
The heat is on, but we urge you to come to NEW to chill out. Take some time to refresh your fundraising strategy by using a very cool tool -- The Foundation Directory Online. This searchable database of nearly 100,000 foundations and corporate giving programs is accessible in our Ann Arbor and Detroit offices (both air conditioned).
You'll be amazed how quickly you can choose various search criteria to pinpoint grantmakers that are interested in your field and might welcome an introduction to your mission. Historical fact on over 2 million recent grants tells what nonprofits have been funded for what purposes. Our staff will teach you how to use the Directory and coach you through a two-hour session. Call for an appointment that will be rejuvenating and insightful.
NEW helps nonprofits succeed! IT support, board development, information resources, office/meeting space. What can NEW do for you? Call 734-998-0160 or 313-887-7788.
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Lead Story
Resource of the Month
Save the Date
Upcoming Trainings
Reminders
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NEW's Blog
NEW"s President and CEO Neel Hajra shares his views on how to conduct a
productive information interview: "Getting to Blah"
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Lead Story
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Analyze and Prioritize the Findings of Your Assessment
by Rosemary Bayer and Lee Gorman
Welcome back! It's hard to believe that it's July already! But here we are, and we know everyone did their homework from last month, and you have at hand your list of potential projects that came out of last month's operational assessment. Right?
This month we will take that list of potential operational improvement projects and initiatives and help you with analyzing and prioritizing – so you get the biggest bang (fireworks pun intended!) out of your effort.
With our practical, get-to-work nature, we decided to go about this with a score sheet. While you can always bend the input to help you choose the projects you really want to do anyway, this approach provides an opportunity to be as unbiased as possible in your decision-making.
Using the information gathered from the operational assessment, list your improvement projects and initiatives across the top and score each success factor as indicated.
Find the score sheet and read the entire article.
Resource of the Month
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Guide to Data in Your Back Yard
Find data to back up your strategic planning and grant proposals from the Michigan League for Human Services. Find:
- Kids Count county profile and background page
- The county profile from Tax Dollars at Work
- The latest Economic Security Bulletin, which tracks economic trend data by county
- The Department of Human Services’ latest monthly report
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2010 Future Forum & Annual Meeting
Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, September 14 1pm–8:3 pm
MSU Kellogg Center, East Lansing, MI
Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas and 2008 presidential candidate will speak on "Do The Right Thing: Common Sense Solutions for America and Michigan."
More information and the entire program.
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Leadership Skills Training for the Novice Leader
Friday, July 16, 9am-3pm
Offered by Detroit Executive Service Corps
Cost: $35 or $50 based on budget size
Location: Marygrove College, 8425 W. McNichols, Detroit
Designed for the individual who has limited leadership experience, 3 years or less. More experienced leaders are invited to a similar day of training on Friday, July 30. See below. More information and registration
 BoardConnect Nonprofit Training: Building Your Board
Tuesday, July 20, 9am-noon
NEW Center, Ann Arbor
Cost: $55 ($50 with online registration)
Covers important aspects of recruiting new members for a nonprofit's board of directors including recruitment planning, identifying and cultivating candidates, and electing new members.
Interpersonal Communications for Fundraising
Thursday and Friday, July 22-23, 8:30am-4pm
Kettering University, Flint
Cost $650 (reduced from $800); limited to 40 participants
Carol Pence Consulting is sponsoring this well-respected Indiana University fundraising course that focuses on communication styles theory. You will create a framework for understanding your own style of communicating, and more importantly, those of potential donors. Receive two CEU credits toward your Certificate in Fundraising Management. More information and registration.
Anatomy of an Online Fundraiser
Thursday, July 29, 9am-noon
Hannan House, 4750 Woodward Ave, Detroit
Cost: $55 ($50 with online registration)
Leverage your online presence beyond a PayPal button. More information and registration.
BoardConnect Candidate Training: Serving on a Nonprofit Board
Thursday, July 29, 3pm-6pm
NEW Center, Ann Arbor
Cost: $55 (50 with online registration)
You will learn about the five main responsibilities of board membership and how to find a board match with a nonprofit that could use your expertise.
Leadership Skills for the Experienced Leader
Friday, July 30, 9am-3pm
Marygrove College, 8425 W. McNichols, Detroit
Offered by Detroit Executive Service Corps
Cost: $35 or $60 based on budget size
A continental breakfast, lunch and all material are included in the cost. More information and registration.
Reputation Risk Webinar
Nonprofit Risk Management Center
Wednesday, August 4, online 2pm
Cost: $59
Anticipate possible reputation loss by considering the perspectives and perceptions of various stakeholder groups. Learn how to protect the name and reputation of your nonprofit. More information and registration.
IRS Workshop for Small and Mid-Sized 501(c)(3) Organizations
September 22 or 23, 2010 (one-day workshop offered twice), 9am-4pm
Lawrence Technological University, 21000 W Ten Mile Rd, Southfield, MI
Cost: $45
This introductory workshop is designed for administrators or volunteers who are responsible for an organization's tax compliance. Presented by experienced IRS Exempt Organizations specialists. More information. Registration.
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Other trainings:
The Nonprofit Network in Jackson offers classes regularly on a variety of topics such as Google Analytics on July 12 or Organizational Evaluation on July 15. If travel there is feasible for you, get added to their email list.
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Phone: 517-796-4750.
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ZSelected Upcoming Trainings in Southeast Michigan
Reminders
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The 2011 Collaboration Prize
It's time to apply for the 2011 Collaboration Prize -- a national award designed to identify and showcase models of collaboration among nonprofit organizations. Celebrating nonprofits that come together for greater impact.
The application, eligibility criteria and details about the selection process are available online where you also can learn more about the 2009 Prize finalists and winners and access the Nonprofit Collaboration Database, a resource for everyone seeking real-life examples of how nonprofit organizations are working together. Each of the eight finalists will receive $12,500 and the winner will receive an additional $150,000. The finalists and winning collaboration will be announced in April 2011. Applications are due
July 16.
Improve Information Flow
Have you often been frustrated by the way information gets passed -- or not passed -- along in your organization? Is there an information flow that could be more effective or efficient if it were analyzed, key issues were identified, and you were provided a set of recommendations for improvement?
If so, you are invited to participate in “Contextual Inquiry and Project Management” a 14-week client-based course at the University of Michigan School of Information. For this course, Master’s students perform an in-depth analysis of a process flow of organizational information use from several perspectives at no cost to your organization. The course description and more examples of past SI 501 clients and projects are available at this link. Please contact Kelly Kowatch (kkowatch at umich.edu, 734-936-8735) soon for more information.
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Thank you to supporters of NEW
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Special thanks to NEW's founding partner
the McKinley Foundation
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