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Crain's Detroit Seeks Best Managed Nonprofits
Nonprofits in Southeast Michigan are encouraged to apply for this annual award that will be judged on sustainable funding sources other than fundraising --such as fee for service activities or new sources for grants or contracts. Applications are due August 29. More information.
10th Annual After-School Fair
Saturday, August 20, 10am - 2pm
Belle Isle Park Casino
Hosted by The Youth Connection
After-school programs and nonrofit organizations are encouraged to participate and become part of The Youth Connection's After-School Preferred-Partner Network. Cost: $25 to register a table by August 12; $50 August 13-18. More information.
Information Flow – Get Yours Analyzed
The University of Michigan School of Information is currently seeking applications from organizations that would like to have an analysis of their information flow process and receive recommendations on how to make it more efficient and effective. “Contextual Inquiry and Project Management” is a 14-week client-based course in which Master’s students perform an in-depth analysis of a process flow of organizational information use from several perspectives at no cost to the organization during the Fall 2011 term.
In order to be eligible, your organization must meet the following criteria:
• Have a formal or informal information process already in place, that needs improvement
• Provide 5-10 people who are involved in the process and willing and able to be interviewed by the student team
• Be within a 50 mile radius of Ann Arbor
If you are interested in learning more or would like to submit a proposal to participate, please contact Kelly Kowatch (
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2011 Ann Arbor Give Camp
Weekend of September 16, 17, 18
GiveCamp is a weekend-long event where technology professionals from designers, developers and database administrators to marketers and web strategists donate their time to provide solutions for nonprofit organizations. The deadline for submitting proposals is August 15. Let the "geeks giving back" help you! More information.
Pro-bono Consulting Help
Students Consulting for Non-Profit Organizations (SCNO) is a national organization of undergraduate students committed to developing communities through pro-bono consulting engagements with nonprofits. The chapter at MSU in East Lansing has an 8-year history and has completed over 120 consulting engagements. Their service offerings include strategy, marketing, finance, operations, IT, and human resource solutions. They will be accepting applications until Friday, September 2 for engagements beginning in the Fall Semester. They like to work in person, but have the capability to work virtually. Find the application form and more information on their website or email
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Convergence 2011 – Conference: What’s Art Got to Do With It?
Tuesday, September 20, 12pm-5:30pm
Arts Alliance
Eastern Michigan University, Student Center, Ypsilanti
Convergence is Washtenaw County's annual gathering and knowledge swap for the creative, cultural, and artistic community. Come to advocate, communicate and educate. The Arts Alliance’s mission is to create strong communities through arts and culture. Early bird registration by September 2 saves you $10. More information and registration. Questions? Email
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Social Media for Nonprofits Conference
Tuesday, September 27
Chicago
Facebook, LinkedIn & more will provide practical tips and tools for fundraising, marketing, and advocacy. The full day conference at Colombia College is $95-$125 and includes entry to the 5:30-8:30pm book release party for "Nonprofit Management 101" that follows. More information and registration.
Nonprofit Day 2011
Thursday, September 29
Radisson, Lansing, MI
Michigan Nonprofit Association's annual, all-day event for nonprofits, focusing on advocacy and other issues related to the sector. This conference includes plenary presentations, lunch with legislators, meetings with legislators, and breakout sessions on target issues. More information.
MCACA Grants for 2012
The Arts Alliance is the local administrator of the MCACA Minigrant program, which awards grants of up to $4,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations for high quality, locally developed projects that increase public access to art and culture. 2012 Applications will be due October 3, 2011. New 2012 MCACA Guidelines will be available soon. Learn more. This year's grantees are required to be registered with the Cultural Data Project. Attend a free orientation session.
Board Member Training: Serving on a Nonprofit Board
Wednesday, August 17, 4pm-6pm
BoardConnect, NEW
Jewish Vocational Services, 29699 Southfield Road, Southfield
Cost: $50
Addresses the roles and responsibilities of a board member, including board operations, strategic planning, resource development, oversight and ambassadorship.
More information and registration.
Webinar -- Fundraising Intelligence: Ethics and Social Media
August 18, 12 noon ET
Wealth Engine
Free
More information.
Webinar -- Automatic Revocation of Tax-Exempt Status: What It Means For Your Organization
Wednesday, August 24, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. ET
National Council of Nonprofits
Free
Learn about the importance of annual returns and what nonprofits need to know about reapplying for tax-exempt status (if revoked) and staying exempt. More information.
Board Chair 101
Tuesday, September 13, 4pm - 6pm
Board Connect, NEW
NEW Center, 1100 N Main, Ann Arbor
Cost: $50
Join Board Chairs and Executive Directors to learn best practices for managing your board, strengthening your partnership, and leading the board and staff through visioning and strategic planning. Network opportunity too! More information and registration.
Get Connected: Best Practices for Measuring Social Impact
Tuesday, September 27, 1pm-2:30pm
NEW
Hannan House, 4750 Woodward, Detroit
Cost: $10
NEW presents a panel discussion that will help you think about different ways of measuring your social impact as well as what resources to explore for funding. Come learn from experienced local and national nonprofit professionals about how to increase capacity and implement evaluation and performance measurement in meaningful ways.
Panelists:Brian Dates, Director of Evaluation and Research -Southwest Counseling Solutions; John Seeley, Co-Founder and currently a consulting partner- FERA; Teri Behrens, Editor in Chief – The Foundation Review, Dorothy A Johnson Center for Philanthropy.
Registration.
See more trainings and events on the Michigan Nonprofit Association website.
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Free Office Space Available to Nonprofits
Whether established or just starting up, if you are in need of office space get more information from Rev. David Brown who has purchased the Blue Cross Blue Shield properties at Eleven Mile and Inkster. Contact him: tel:248-739-5975 or
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