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Federal Stimulus: Implications for Nonprofits
HR First Resource
Project Blueprint Promotes Diverse Talent
Erie Capacity-Building Collaborative Brings New Resources for Nonprofits
Nonprofit Partnership Launches The Video Story Project - SEE A STORY NOW
See what's new for 2009 in capacity-building grants!
Upcoming at The Nonprofit Partnership
Surviving the Economic Downturn Series
With the weakening economy and the outcomes it has for communities in the Lake Erie region, nonprofit organizations find themselves facing more demand with fewer resources. The Nonprofit Partnership offers a special summer series of capacity-building programs specifically designed to provide the area's nonprofit sector with a greater understanding of how the economic environment will affect them as well as equipping them with the tools they need to survive. Please consider attending each session to gain the full set of skills needed to effectively navigate the challenges ahead.
July 7 - Marketing Maxims That Foster Corporate Sponsorships and Giving
July 21- How to Effectively Research Grant Opportunities
Aug 4 - Effective Grant Writing
Aug 18 - Understanding the Federal Economic Stimulus
Sep 1 - Grassroots Advocacy in Harrisburg and Washington DC
For details on these and other educational workshops, please download the document below or see the workshop detail under the education tab.
RSVP to 454-8800 or tnp@thenonprofitpartnership.org
For more extensive listings of our collaborative educational opportunities, please scroll down to the Erie Capacity-Building Collaborative and HR First Resource links and listings on this page or click here to see the e-marketing learning opportunities or here to see the computer training opportunties on our Education page.
The Federal Stimulus Bill: Implications for Nonprofits
The federal stimulus bill has implications and resources for nonprofits across the spectrum that are detailed in two new summaries from the National Council of Nonprofits. Links to download the documents appear below:
- Download Stimulus Bill Tips and Strategies (178.5 KB)
HR First Resource Offers Assistance with Employee Relations Questions
Through a new partnership with JL Nick Associates, The Nonprofit Partnership is pleased to be able to offer a telephone resource for your questions about human resource issues. In the difficult economic times we face, organizations will be stressing employee relations with downsizing, terminations, job changes, and closer scrutiny of salaries and benefits. You need and deserve to have the best and latest information and advice at your fingertips. The first three hours of consultation are free to Nonprofit Partnership member organizations. For more information, please download the information packet below or call the First Resource line at (814) 454-4322 and ask for HR Frist Resource.
- Download HR First Resource Information Packet (763.07 KB)
Project Blueprint Promotes Diverse Talent
A partnership between The Nonprofit Partnership and the United Way of Erie County, Project Blueprint has the expressed goal of developing more diverse talent for service on the Boards of Directors of Erie nonprofit organizations. Through a nine month program of leadership development, education, and service, a class of twenty young leaders will place themselves in a position to lead and serve on area boards. Applications and project information are available through the download below or by calling (814) 454-8800.
- Download Project Blueprint Information Sheet (36.98 KB)
- Download Project Blueprint Application (6.73 KB)
Erie Capacity-Building Collaborative Brings New Resources to Nonprofits
A three year federal grant combines the training resources of GECAC, The Nonprofit Partnership, and Erie Weed and Seed to bring vast new capacity-building and skill development resources to Erie county nonprofit organizations. The collaborative will offer a robust calendar of full day management training sessions, capacity-building grants, and one-on-one technical assistance to assist organizations with their growth and development. For additional information, contact the Erie Capacity-Building Collaborative staff:
Amanda Brown Sissem - (814) 459-4581 × 563 or asissem@gecac.org or
Jeremy Bloeser - (814) 459-4581 × 493 or jbloeser@gecac.org.
For the ECBC application and self-assessment, the program training calendar, and other details, please click here
The Nonprofit Partnership Launches The Video Story Project
As part of a national demonstration project on communicating the values of the nonprofit world with the Independent Sector, The Nonprofit Partnership launched The Story Project audio version in April, 2007. By learning storytelling techniques and sharpening their marketing approach for different audiences, local agencies are creating and recording original stories that tell about their work in compelling ways. Over thirty stories have been produced on websites, CDs, telephone systems, and can be played in the media, in waiting rooms, and on car stereos, these stories have the capacity to revolutionize the way local organizations are reaching and educating their stakeholders. Stay tuned for details on the next full day session of The Story Project.
Through a new partnership with ErieAlity TV, The Nonprofit Partnership is now extending its storytelling resources to the realm of video. ETV Founder Greg Schlueter will work with you to capture your agency's story in a six minute video that can be placed on your website, on YouTube, or distributed on DVD to key stakeholders, telling your story in a visually compelling way. To see four organizations' compelling stories, please click here.