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come to In the Loop, an assortment ofails that I have received during the pastk, or articles that I may stumble upon.
m time to time, you will findouncements of events, grantortunities, job postings, links tosites and articles of interest or notes ofuragement. I hope that you, oreone you know, would find thermation to be of use. If you would likensubscribe, submit material, or makeral comments, you may contact me at
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Funding Sources
Grants.gov
I got the following information from grants.gov. I can provide a technicalreview, or package the proposal. For further information, e-mail me
Grants.gov Postings 6-11-13http://valeriefleonard.com/StayingintheLoop/nfblog/?p=1589
Philanthropic News Digest
The following announcements are from the Philanthropic News Digest.
NBCUniversal Foundation Invites Applications for 21st Century
Solutions InitiativeGrants totaling $1.2 million will be awarded to nonprofits working toaddress community challenges in ten metro areas across the country...
Hadassah Foundation Seeks Applications for Projects Benefiting Low-
Income Israeli WomenGrants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to support social change projectsthat help low-income women in Israel achieve economic security....
Multi-Arts Production Fund Invites Letters of Inquiry for Performance
Work Embodying Spirit of ExplorationThe MAP Fund will provide grants of up to $45,000 to nonprofit artsorganizations working on projects that examine notions of culturaldifference or "the other," and include a live performance....
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Nonprofit
Management
Just Checking
A number of nonprofits will havetheir fiscal year end on June 30,2013. Please review the handoutsfrom an Ask the Expert Webinar, aswell as my nonprofit compliancechecklist as you prepare for yourstate and federal filings. Clickhere
Nonprofit Employers and
Health Care Reform: WhatYou Need to Know Now!
We admit that we tried to wrap itup and tie a bow on it, but wecouldnt figure out how to sharewhat nonprofits need to knowabout the Affordable Care Act(ACA) in a way that createsexcitement. Instead were resorting
to the time-tested theory of risk-avoidance: If theres a risk of
monetary penalties, most peoplepay attention! More
Make Your Product
Donation of Tech Soup by
June 30, 2013.
Register your nonprofit, charity, orlibrary to take full advantage ofdonated and discounted software,
hardware, and services morethan 400 programs from more than50 donor partners!More
Conferences, Workshops,
Seminars and Webinars
Stupid Things Nonprofit Marketers Can Stop Doing
Hey, you! Yeah, you! Stop doing that.
I got the following information from Kivi Leroux Miller.
Free Webinar Presented Live onThursday, June 27, 20131:00 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern (12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Central)
Cant make this time? No worries! You'll get access to the recording for
two weeks after the live event when you register now.More
How to Successfully Invest in Charter School Bonds
I got the following information from the Bond Buyer.
In their relatively short lifetime, charter school financings have spentsignificant time in the municipal markets spotlight, as they exist at the
intersection of the nations quest for more effective elementary educationmodels, and investors chase for incremental income in a low-interest-rate environment. Clickhereto download the webinar on demand.
The Health Care Law -
Health Insurance Marketplace 101
Free webinar from the Department of Health and Human ServicesJune 19 at 12:30 pm Eastern (11:30 am CST)
Join this webinar to learn about the main provisions in the AffordableCare Act and how to access care in your community. Topics include theHealth Insurance Marketplace, how to enroll in health insurance, andhow to receive updates on implementation of the law. A brief questionand answer session will provide answers to commonly asked questions.More
Improving Parenting Skills: New Tools in
PerformWellPleaseregisterfor this meeting.
Learn what successful performance management looks like in the field ofearly childhood parenting, and how to improve your program orfunding of such programs by taking a page from the playbooks of apractitioner whose organization doubled its donor base, a funder that is aleader in developing state-level data systems for federal programs, and aresearcher whose organization provides technical assistance in earlychildhood parenting to agencies across the country.
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Small Business Development
The Small Business Quarterly Bulletin,
First Quarter 2012
I got the following e-mail from the SBA
The Small Business Quarterly Bulletin, First Quarter 2012 shows small
businesses across America trending up, along with the economy as awhole. To view this Small Business Quarterly Bulletin in its entirety, gotohttp://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/SBQB_2013q1.pdf
Should you need further information, please feel free to contact BrianHeadd at (202) 205-6533 [email protected].
Recommended
Reading
Preventing SchoolViolence: A Sustainable
Approach
When it comes to protectingstudents from violence, its not
enough to focus only on securitymeasures, such as hiring securityguards, locking doors, or developemergency plans...More
Why You Should GiveBefore You Get
I have a motto in business and lifgive before you get. Its aphilosophy, really. And it applies business relationships &networking as much as it does toremuneration in the workplace.More
Help Those Who HaveHelped You
"On that day King Ahasuerus gavQueen Esther the house of Hamathe enemy of the Jews. AndMordecai came before the king, foEsther had told how he was relatto her..."More
Procrastinating, or
practicing good timing?
You have a decision to make. Butyou just aren't sure about it. So yput it off. Sometimes that's a wisemove, because the timing isn't rigMore
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Job Exchange
From time to time I receive jobleads and resumes from clients,
colleagues and elected officials. Ihave posted them all in my JobExchange bulletin board athttp://valeriefleonard.com/TheJobExchange/
Capacity Building
BlocksCapacity BuildingCapacity Building Blocks is a 10-part
series of workshops for nonprofitpractitioners. The workshops are heldon the client site, or mutually-agreedupon location. The interactiveworkshops provide a balance ofinstruction, case studies and groupactivities designed to help participantsstrengthen their organizationsinfrastructure, and position it for longterm sustainability. Participants willlearn how to
develop effective boards discern the differences and
similarities between strategicplans and business plans, and
when it is most appropriate touse each
develop and implementprogram evaluation plans
write effective fundingproposals for privatefoundations, technology andgovernment submittals
develop budgets that supportthe overall mission of yourorganization and programs
effectively communicate yourorganizations mission, goalsand accomplishments toenhance accountability
comply with state and federalgovernment regulations asthey relate to nonprofits
More
Policy and Advocacy
What About Edward Snowden?
I thank Rey Lopez-Calderon, Executive Director of Common Cause Illinoisfor sharing Robert Reich's Facebook status. Clickhere
Why Senator Bernie Sanders Doesn't Care About
Edward Snowden
Hereis a recent Facebook post from Senator Bernie Sanders.
Nonprofit Quarterly's Editor's Note: A serious Risk to
Democratic Rights Are You Paying Attention?I got this from the Nonprofit Quarterly.
The last thirty days or so have been a news month we will not soon forgeOn the national level came the IRS scandal, the wiretapping of journalists
and revelations about NSA data mining. Its hard for an activist to keepup!More
Check Out Policy on the Ground
I publish Policy on the Ground to provide information and analyses ofcurrent policies on our everyday lives. Clickhereto visit the blog.
Lawndale Residents: Grade Your Elected Officials
The Lawndale Alliance is asking North Lawndale residents to grade theirelected officials. We will publish results when we receive a critical mass
responses. Clickhere
Town Hall Meeting on Emergency Preparedness for
People with Disabilities
I thank Otis Monroe, CEO of the Monroe Foundation, for sharing this.
Wednesday, June 26th, 2013 6:00-8:00pm MOPD Field Office; 2102 W.
Ogden AvenueSign language interpreters will be provided. To confirm
your attendance or request an accommodation other than sign language
interpreters, please contact Judy Palencia at (312) 744-7050, (312) 744-
4964 (TTY) or [email protected] by Friday, June 21st.
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