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Dear Friends of NEW:
As the leaves begin to fall, we want to remind you to Fall Into Service on Thursday, October 21st from 5-9pm. Individuals seeking board service may register online for a small fee. Organizations wishing to participate must contact Yodit Mesfin Johnson (ymesfin at new.org; 734-998-0160 x 238). Fall Into Service is being hosted by the Arts League of Michigan at the Virgil H. Carr Arts Center and is sponsored in part by the DTE Foundation, United Way of SE Michigan and First Investors. |
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Last month we talked about creating action plans to implement your strategy or some of your new strategic initiatives. This month we’ll focus on implementing the operational performance improvement projects you identified and prioritized.
For the most part, implementing operational performance or capacity improvement projects is the same as was outlined last month for your strategic action plans.
1) Write your goal for each initiative on the top of each page (never lose sight of the end goal!). |
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Community Forums: The Detroit Strategic Framework Mayor Bing called on all Detroiters earlier this year to join him in developing the Detroit Strategic Framework: “We have an opportunity to reinvent Detroit like never before. Every Detroiter has a voice and a role in this process.” Five meetings will be held at various locations beginning Tuesday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 22. See the schedule here. Be part of the discussion to plan for a stronger city.
Michigan Nonprofit Day
Hear from a panel of media representatives, including Crains Detroit Business, the Detroit News, ShawneTV, and Model D web magazine. Learn how best to get your story across to the public. Now that newspapers are evolving, how do we best communicate with clients, donors and funders? Come network and meet those who blog in the Southeast Michigan nonprofit world.
Michigan Museums Association Annual Conference
Nonprofit Capacity Building Conference
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Community Foundation Proposal Deadline: Wednesday, October 6 The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) and the Community Foundation of Plymouth (CFP) have set a deadline of Wednesday, October 6 for accepting fall grant applications. CFP is a geographic affiliate fund of the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, and benefits from AAACF's professional program staff, fund management and investment expertise. Applicants to either foundation are encouraged to contact AAAF's Vice President Martha Bloom (mbloom at aaacf.org, 734-663-0401). More information. Fresh Start Program Matches People and Organizations for Short-Term Projects The United Way of Washtenaw County has partnered with Knowledgecrush, Inc. to provide opportunities for people who are trying to restart and refresh their lives. The Fresh Start program brings entrepreneurs who can outsource small, short-term projects to professionals who are currently unemployed or underemployed. For organizations that cannot afford a full-time or even a half-time person, this programs connects them to professionals ready to work. For professionals, these projects provides support while they are in search of full-time employment. Knowledgecrush will provide access to career training and development workshops as well as a private networking community for ongoing peer support. The United Way of Washtenaw County will provide connections to resources for additional support such as food, housing and counseling. The cost to participate is minimal: ($5 + 3.25%) and project budgets starts at $25. Learn more. Small Employer Health Credit Smaller nonprofits may be eligible for a new tax credit in 2010 if they provide health insurance coverage to their employees. Get more information from the Council of Nonprofit Organizations. Your organization may be eligible to get tax credits immediately. Reduced Prices on Goods of All Kinds In the market for paper clips or astroturf? Sign up for reduced prices on a wide array of items at U.S. Communities. This is a nonprofit government purchasing cooperative that reduces the cost of goods and services for participating agencies by aggregating their purchasing power nationwide. Nonprofits are invited to participate along with government entitites. Registration is free and there are no restrictions on the amount or size of an order. Cleaning supplies, photocopiers, basketballs . . . you name it! The Effect of the Economy on the Nonprofit Sector: A June 2010 Survey Public charities and private foundations continued to take a beating during the first five months of 2010. Some 40 percent of participants in GuideStar's first nonprofit economic survey for 2010 reported that contributions to their organizations dropped between January 1 and May 31, 2010, compared to the same period a year earlier. Another 28 percent said that contributions had stayed about the same, and 30 percent stated contributions had increased. Read more. Voter Engagement The Michigan Participation Project is dedicated to expanding the role of Michigan nonprofits in voting and elections. Find fact sheets, "how to" toolkits, training opportunities and more. |
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Learn what is expected of you as a board member. Get help to find the right organzation so you can give back to your community.
Introduction to Online Storytelling - Webinar
No additional fee for multiple participants at the same location. More information. NonprofitWebinars.com offers this free learning experience online. More information and registration.
Arts Organizations: Participate in the Cultural Data Project -- Free training session
Friday, September 17, 10am The Michigan Cultural Data Project (Michigan CDP) is a powerful online management tool designed to strengthen arts and cultural organizations. This unique system allows users to track their own financial and programmatic performance over time and to benchmark themselves against comparable organizations in specific disciplines, geographic regions and budget sizes. There is no cost for arts and cultural organizations to participate in the CDP. A statewide coalition of funders has provided the leadership support for the Michigan CDP as a service to the field and to advance the arts in Michigan and nationally. More information.
IRS Workshop for Small and Mid-Sized 501(c)(3) Organizations 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 and registration.
Two-Day Grant Training in Detroit
Week-long Grantsmanship Training Program
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Office Space Available
Tired of working out of your basement? Rent space at the NEW Center in Ann Arbor. There
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Thank you to supporters of NEW |
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Join us for our upcoming board matching event 
