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Improving the quality of life in
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ASU
in the Community: Search, Map, Connect! If you have ever needed
to know what ASU is doing in the community, you'll be happy to learn that
this information is available from ASU
in the Community , an online resource of ASU's community outreach
programs ( www.asu.edu/community ).
With ASU in the Community, you can browse through a list of summer programs and camps , search for programs in a
particular zip code or serving a particular audience, map program locations,
connect with ASU faculty and staff who coordinate community outreach
programs, and more! The web site is
accessible at www.asu.edu/community and
from the "Community Outreach" link on the ASU home page. The site
is rich in content and tools, including information about more than 355
programs being conducted in over 460 locations throughout the site; the
ability to conduct searches with 10 different criteria; and an interactive mapping
tool with census data and school district boundaries. |
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Nonprofit
Academic Centers Receive $7.5 Million for First Large
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The The Alliance of
Arizona Nonprofits is a unifying association formed to advance the common interests of
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Effective
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*Register
Now* - Nonprofit Enrichment Series Are you
interested in getting a lot of reliable information & resources on a
specific topic, in a quick three-hour format? Presented through the
Nonprofit Management Institute by the
Fee is $40 per segment.
For more information or to register, please visit our website at http://nmi.asu.edu or contact us at
480-965-1867 - nmi@asu.edu. |
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ACF
Announces Funding to Support Nonprofit Technology The Arizona Community
Foundation (ACF) is offering one-time grants up to $10,000 to improve
nonprofit organizations technology capabilities and to strengthen their
effectiveness. The deadline is The first day grant
applications can be accessed is Wednesday,
March 1 at https://www.azfoundation.org/rfp/index.xpl.
This is only an online application process. Eligibility
Criteria Recipients of 2005
Capacity Building grants in technology are
not eligible. Any For more information,
visit the ACF website at www.azfoundation.org
or call 602-381-1400. |
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Coconino
Coalition for Children and Youth now accepting nominations for the 2006
Caring for Children Awards |
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Contest
for Nonprofit Leaders to Award $20,000 Office Remodel Online nominations are
being sought for the Goodmans Eye for the Good Guy program, which will award
a nonprofit leader in "One of the
benefits of creating a great work environment is its effect on retaining
highly valued workers," says Adam Goodman, president of Goodmans.
"This is an opportunity for an organization to reward its leader and
also create a unique employment benefit that can help the nonprofit retain that
leader." Goodmans Interior
Structures, founded in 1954, is a third generation, family-owned and
-operated business. The company is a long-time supporter of local charitable
organizations. To place a nomination, or to learn more about the program,
please visit the Web site at www.goodmansgoodguy.com.
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Scholarships
Now Available for NPower Scholarships are now
available for the following NPower classes: Excel Basics 1 & 2, Visit http://www.npoweraz.org/education/events/index.htm
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In celebration of 2006
International Coaching Week, the Adler School of Professional Coaching
announces the launch of the CAN Project: Coach Approach for Nonprofits. The
2006 CAN project participant will be selected through an application process
open to all 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the The 2006 CAN Project is
scheduled to begin in May and will accommodate the scheduling needs of the
recipient organization. Applications must be received by Please see the |
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Share
Your Nonprofit's Technology Success Stories with Net2Ask Share the challenges
your nonprofit organization is facing with new technologies at Net2Ask http://www.netsquared.org/catlist/list/2. Your
stories will help inform the bustling community of innovators at netsquared
what organizations like yours need to begin using cool new tools like
blogging, podcasting and wikis to extend the reach and impact of your work. Already
podcasting? Blogging for social change? Great! Profile your
organization's work on NetSquared in Action http://www.netsquared.org/catlist/list/1. Your
profile will help serve as an inspiration to other nonprofits and NGOs trying
to figure this new wide web out (and you might even get some good publicity).
Questions or bright
ideas? Reach Britt Bravo, Netsquared's Community Builder, at britt@techsoup.org. |
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Aid
to Adoption of Special Kids Seeking Volunteers AASK - Aid to Adoption
of Special Kids is seeking volunteers to participate in the Special Friends
program. A Special Friend volunteer acts as a role model, advocate, mentor,
teacher and friend to one special child living in Although Special Friends
come from all walks of life, they are all caring adults who listen, support
and encourage foster children while enriching their lives through shared
interests such as sports, the arts, and volunteerism in the community.
Special Friends also have the opportunity to tutor children through fun
reading activities and participate in monthly events sponsored by AASK. Most
important, Special Friends can provide a sense of stability to some great
kids. Volunteers must be at
least 18 years of age and commit to a minimum of one visit per month for a
six-month period. For more information, please contact AASK at (602) 254-2275
or specialfriends@aask-az.org.
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Mentors
Needed: Arizona Quest for Kids
is a college scholarship program that provides one-on-one mentoring,
enrichment activities and family support for low-income students with high
academic potential beginning in their 5th grade year and continuing through
their senior year in high school. Students who successfully complete the
program receive a tuition scholarship for four years of college. My school
site is bringing in new students this spring and NEEDS NEW MENTORS! If any of
you are interested in a rewarding, relationship-based mentoring experience
with a young person this is the program for you. Contact Biss Kuttner-Martinez
at 602.745.3803 or email emartinez@msd38.org.
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AZFLSE
to Invest $55,000 in Law-Related Education Grant Programs Arizona Foundation for
Legal Services and Education will distribute a total of $55,000 toward the
Law Related Education grant programs. Distribution of dollars will be made
with the consideration of the Foundation priorities and greatest impact from
support offered. Award amounts are anticipated to range from $500 to $10,000
dependent upon the grant program and total number of qualifying grant
applications received. Grant applications must
be received by the Foundation by For more details on this
grant program and how to apply, please go to our website: www.azflse.org, or contact Jeffrey Schrade
at Jeffrey.schrade@azflse.org
or Lara Slifko at Lara.slifko@azflse.org.
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Affordable
Housing Institute Applications Available The Arizona Department
of Housing announces the availability of the 2006 Affordable Housing
Institute (AHI) application. The submission deadline is The AHI is an intensive
"hands on" technical assistance series in which teams take an
actual housing project from concept to fruition. It is highly recommended for
nonprofit organizations with limited experience in housing finance and/or
development. For more information about the AHI or to make application, call
602-771-1092 or visit www.housingaz.com. |
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The
Grantsmanship Game: Playing to Win - Just Grants! Date/Time/Location: |
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"Wake
Me Up When the Data is Over: Using Stories to Drive Results" - AZSAE Hear the key insights
and practices gathered from over 70 organizations around the world that are
using stories to address these critical issues and strengthen their overall
performance. Learn from Lori Silverman, co-author of Stories Trainers Tell
and editor of Wake Me Up When the Data is Over, how you can strategically use
stories to help your organization get similar results. You'll learn how to:
Craft memorable stories and listen for stories on a daily basis. Evoke
stories around specific topics. Dig into stories to enhance organizational
knowledge & decision-making. Select stories that reinforce key business
communications. Embody stories in multiple ways to positively impact people's
behaviors, attitudes, and thinking. For more information, go
to www.azsae.com or call 602.266.0133. |
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Selecting
a Donor Management System - Nonprofit Whether you are a small
grassroots organization or a large nonprofit with thousands of donors, management
of donor and prospective donor information is of critical importance. This
session will explore the selection and implementation of a donor management
system. Important points that
will be covered are: What options are available for donor management systems
and where to begin your search. What you need to know before you start. What
you need to ask during the search process. What are the keys to implementing
a donor management system. Diana V. Hoyt, CFRE, has
over thirty years of professional and volunteer fundraising experience. She
markets MatchMaker to nonprofit organizations throughout the |
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Marketing
for the Nonprofit Organization (NMI 112) The Nonprofit Management
Institute (NMI), a program of the |
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How
to Make Your Board Members Superstars - Association of Fundraising
Professionals Presented by Rebecca
Kenyon and Sandi Ernst Perez Fundraising and
nonprofit leadership require board members who are active, committed and
informed-but such leaders are usually made, not born. Learn techniques to
identify and motivate trustees, encourage board self-management, and prepare
board members to confidently participate in resource development and other
leadership tasks. Rebecca Kenyon is a Financial Advisor currently serving on
leadership development committees with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Members $15 -
Non-members $25 |
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Winning
Federal Dollars: Essential Skills of Federal Grantsmanship - Just Grants! Date/time: Mar. 21 -- Designed for novices and
experienced grantseekers alike, this workshop will give you the tools,
techniques and confidence you need to make your way successfully through
today's changing federal-grants environment. We'll take an insider's tour of
the federal grants process; reveal what to really look for when you read an
RFP; dissect a typical federal funding proposal; explore the key
up-to-the-minute Internet resources to support your federal grants research;
and much more. |
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Tech
Tuesday Presentation - The Total Value of Technology: Communicate to Funders
About Your Technology's Bottom Line Date and Time: March 28,
2006, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (free event) |
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Make
Your Organization "Volunteer Ready" - Nonprofit Presenters: Participants will be
able to identify the tasks that a volunteer can do in their organization, as
well as develop new ways of recruiting volunteers. They will also discover
additional methods for inspiring and motivating volunteers. Time: |
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Using
Private Sector Skill to Aid the State of The March event for Women, Wine and Politics is a great
opportunity for women interested in learning more about the process of
political appointments. How are individuals selected to serve the governors
office? Two key women from Governor Napolitano's office will share their
insight, answer questions and discuss their journey that led to the
Governor's office. Women, Wine and
Politics showcases
featured speakers sharing their knowledge and expertise on various political
hot topics and issues effecting our city and state. This non-partisan monthly
event invites Republicans, Democrats, Independents and yet-to-decide females
of all political stripes to join community leaders, politicians and businesswomen
to discuss politics, mix and mingle and learn from those "in the
know". Women, Wine and Politics welcomes women throughout the Valley.
Speakers are Dora Vazquez and Jeanine L'Ecuyer from the Governor's Office Thursday, March 30 at |
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Grants
Research on the Internet: What Works, What Doesn't Work - and What Makes the
Difference - Just Grants! Date: March 31 In this hands-on,
interactive Internet lab session, we'll cut through the many misperceptions
about grants research on the Internet, and zero in on the sites, services and
strategies to help you connect quickly with the right private and public
grants resources for your program. You'll have your own Internet-connected
computer station to support you as you learn what to consider when designing
your search criteria; how to use standard search language to get the results
you want; which online resources are best for researching federal, state, and
private grant opportunities; and how to get the best results for your
investment of Internet research time. BONUS:
Free two-week guest pass to the Arizona Guide to Grants Online -- Arizona's
premiere resource for corporate and foundation grants. |
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Professional
Development Opportunities for Nonprofit Leaders Interested in advancing
your career? The
You are invited to
attend a free orientation to learn more about the professional development
programs offered through NMI by the |
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Brown
Bag Seminar: Positive Leadership Skills - Nonprofit Leadership Skills Presenter: Deidre
Crawley Individuals attending
this Brown Bag will participate in activities that sample just a few of the
steps needed to create a collaborative and successful relationship with the
individuals they supervise. Location and time: To RSVP go to http://www.nonprofitnaz.org/RSVP.html
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The
Hiring Process - For Staff and Volunteers - Nonprofit Presenter: Theresa
Alvarado, Director of Human Resources -- City of Often wonder whether or
not to trust that gut feeling when employing staff or volunteers? Use more
than that to do smart hiring! There are ways to screen and conduct interviews
to make certain you get the "right fit" for the job and your organization.
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Effective
Supervision (NMI 104) New supervisors and
those seeking enhancement of supervisory effectiveness will gain insight on
being an effective supervisor based on self-assessment and practical skill
development. Review employment laws, behaviorally based interviewing,
performance management, coaching and counseling, confident delegation and
employee recognition and retention strategies. Instructor Alice Conner,
M.S. from |
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*New
Listing* CEO - Make-A-Wish Foundation ( Hope, Strength, and Joy.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of |
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*New
Listing* Full-Time Director - Hadassah ( Hadassah, a National
Jewish women's organization seeks a highly organized and flexible individual
to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the 3-5 years experience
required. Candidates must possess superior interpersonal skills and
administrative and financial expertise. Must have excellent facility with
computer/databases. Knowledge of and experience in the Jewish community is
beneficial. No phone calls, please. Send cover letter and resume directly to:
jobs@hadassah.org. EOE. For more
information, please visit, www.hadassah.org.
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*New
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*New
Listing* Vice President of Development - Alexis de Tocqueville Society,
Valley of the
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*New
Listing* Director of Major/Planned Gifts - John C. Lincoln Health Foundation
( Responsible for
administering a comprehensive major and planned giving program.
Responsibilities include identifying and engaging prospects, creating and
implementing cultivation and solicitation strategies, steward donors, writing
effective proposals, using planned giving vehicles to maximize donor
commitments, and establishing effective working relationships with
administration, volunteers, Board members, and colleagues within the network
and Foundation. Bachelor's Degree preferred along with 5-7 years related
experience required and CFRE Certification preferred. Must have working
knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software as well as professional
level fundraising/major gifts, charitable laws governing the state of Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 5-plus years of experience. To apply for this
position, please contact: Human Resources/K at 602-870-5219 or fax:
602-870-6066. You may also email: klynch@jcl.com.
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