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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
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
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!
Welcome to the new web page of the Nonprofit Technical Assistance Fund! We hope this site will be an important resource for you as we provide up-to-date information on the NPTA grant process, share current best practice and helpful resources, raise awareness about about other capacity building opportunities to take advantage of, as well as provide tools for you to connect with other organizations and consultants in our community.