Kent County Nonprofit Technical Assistance Fund http://www.nptafund.org Funding to support nonprofit capacity building in Kent County, Michigan Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:21:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Michigan Nonprofit Compensation & Benefit Survey Now Open http://www.nptafund.org/2012/03/michigan-nonprofit-compensation-benefit-survey-now-open/ http://www.nptafund.org/2012/03/michigan-nonprofit-compensation-benefit-survey-now-open/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:21:56 +0000 admin http://www.nptafund.org/?p=226 From the Michigan Nonprofit Association and Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy:

The 2012 Compensation and Benefit Survey is now open! This survey is an invaluable tool that helps nonprofits gauge fair and competitive wages and benefits for their employees. If you are part of a registered 501(c)(3) in Michigan with at least one staff person, we urge you to participate.

Participating nonprofits will receive a free copy of the final report.

Click here to take the survey. The deadline is March 15!

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]]> http://www.nptafund.org/2012/02/gvsu-seeks-organizations-to-host-volunteers-in-march/feed/ 0 Training Opportunity: Fundraising for Small Nonprofits http://www.nptafund.org/2011/12/training-opportunity-fundraising-for-small-nonprofits/ http://www.nptafund.org/2011/12/training-opportunity-fundraising-for-small-nonprofits/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:53:24 +0000 admin http://www.nptafund.org/?p=217 The Johnson Center for Philanthropy is bringing in the special two-day course, “Fundraising for Small Nonprofits” from The Fundraising School at Indiana University. The course will be offered on February 9-10 and facilitated by Kim Klein.

Klein is an internationally known fundraising instructor and has worked in all aspects of fundraising: as staff, volunteer, board member, and consultant. She is best known for adapting traditional fundraising techniques, particularly major donor campaigns, to the needs of organizations with small budgets. Klein is the author of five books including her most recent, Reliable Fundraising in Unreliable Times. Her classic text, Fundraising for Social Change, now in its fifth edition, is widely used in the field and in university degree programs. She also wrote Fundraising for the Long Haul, Ask and You Shall Receive, and Fundraising in Times of Crisis, which was a runner up for the Terry McAdam Book Award.

Indiana University is a leader in nonprofit sector trainings, and the Johnson Center is able to offer this course at a special discounted price. This course is highly recommend for any nonprofit organization that is looking to improve fundraising techniques.

Please visit the Johnson Center’s website for more information on this event: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2132448210

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The NPTA Fund Consultant Directory serves as a premier resource for helping the West Michigan nonprofit community identify consultant support and technical assistance providers. The new and improved directory provides a complete profile of consultant areas of expertise and services. We are seeking professionals with specific experience serving the unique needs of the nonprofit organizations. Service categories range from board development, strategic planning, and human resources to executive coaching, grantwriting, marketing and more. It is our goal to provide the nonprofit community with accurate and comprehensive information to allow them to seek out the consultant who best fits their needs.

Consultants wishing to be listed in the Directory can view our Consultants page for further details.

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January grant round
Proposals must be submitted by December 19, 2011.

April grant round:
Proposals must be submitted by March 19, 2012.

July grant round:
Proposals must be submitted by June 18, 2012.

October grant round:
Proposals must be submitted by September 24, 2012.

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Follow @nptafund for news and updates!

]]> http://www.nptafund.org/2010/09/follow-the-npta-fund-on-twitter/feed/ 0 Johnson Center Training Calendar http://www.nptafund.org/2010/09/johnson-center-training-calendar/ http://www.nptafund.org/2010/09/johnson-center-training-calendar/#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:18:39 +0000 admin http://www.nptafund.org/?p=169 If your organization is seeking local opportunities for professional development, check out the current offerings at the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University.

September Offerings for Nonprofits:

Recover Michigan Orientation
September 14, 2010
Grand Rapids

Managing Your Annual Fund: Letters, Relationships & Board Involvement
September 16, 2010
Grand Rapids

The American Presidency and Philanthropy
September 16-17, 2010
Grand Rapids

Grant Writing: Using the Logic Model to Define Your Programs
September 22, 2010
Grand Rapids

Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Series: Contracting Out
September 29, 2010
Grand Rapids

]]> http://www.nptafund.org/2010/09/johnson-center-training-calendar/feed/ 0 2010 Recover Michigan Funding Opportunity http://www.nptafund.org/2010/09/2010-recover-michigan-funding-opportunity/ http://www.nptafund.org/2010/09/2010-recover-michigan-funding-opportunity/#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:03:22 +0000 admin http://www.nptafund.org/?p=165 Recover Michigan is a three phase program implemented by the Michigan Nonprofit Association and seven Management Support Organizations throughout the State of Michigan. During the eleven month-three phase program, community and faith based nonprofit organizations will position themselves to strengthen their effectiveness to address the broad economic recovery issues present in their communities.

Services Offered at No-Fee
Trainings, Consulting, and Grant Opportunities (sub awards) in the areas of:
* Program Development
* Evaluation
* Leadership Development
* Collaboration and Community Engagement
* Organizational Development

Who Can Apply?
Incorporated community and faith based Michigan nonprofit organizations with a budget less than $500,000, and specializing in assisting low-income individuals in the following areas are welcome to apply:
* secure and retain employment
* earn higher wages
* obtain better quality jobs
* gain greater access to state and federal benefits, and tax credits

Visit the Recover Michigan website for additional details and application forms.

Program contacts:
Jamie-Lee Venable, Program Manager
517-492-2441, jvenable@mnaonline.org

Ashley Branoff, Program Assistant
517-492-2452, abranoff@mnaonline.org

]]> http://www.nptafund.org/2010/09/2010-recover-michigan-funding-opportunity/feed/ 0 Basic Grant Writing Training – October 2010 http://www.nptafund.org/2010/09/basic-grant-writing-training-october-2010/ http://www.nptafund.org/2010/09/basic-grant-writing-training-october-2010/#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:56:11 +0000 admin http://www.nptafund.org/?p=162 Basic Grant Writing Training
October 20-22, 2010
Thomas A. Jones, Instructor

Session Schedule: Wednesday-Friday, October 20-22, 2010
Registration Deadline: October 1, 2010
Location: Grand Rapids Community College
Provided: Laptop, manual, and refreshments
Cost: $525 ($25 discount applied if your payment is received by October 1st.)

The session will accommodate 15 individuals selected on a first come, first served basis. To register, please visit: tajones.com and reserve your seat by October 1st!

Download session flyer here.

]]> http://www.nptafund.org/2010/09/basic-grant-writing-training-october-2010/feed/ 0 Problem with Online Grant System http://www.nptafund.org/2010/06/problem-with-online-grant-system/ http://www.nptafund.org/2010/06/problem-with-online-grant-system/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:08:24 +0000 admin http://www.nptafund.org/?p=146 The Online Grants system is down as of 7:06 p.m. July 16, 2010. The upcoming June 18 deadline will be adjusted if problem persists.

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