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Why the nonprofit sector?

MickD — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:19:41 GMT

Why do you work in the nonprofit sector? Why not teach? Or work for the government? Or (shudder) corporate?

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Transitioning to leadership?

MickD — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:50:31 GMT

Has anyone here transitioned from program to leadership? How did that work? Was it challenging? Was it worth it?

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I'm on a committee anon.

Bloke72 — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 03:33:51 GMT

(someone just emailed it to me)

Oh give me your pity, I'm on a committee which means that, from morning to night,
We attend and amend and contend and defend, without any conclusion in sight.
We confer and concur, we defer and demur and reiterate all of our thoughts.
We revise the agenda with frequent addenda, and consider a load of reports.
We compose and propose, we suppose and oppose, and the points of procedure are fun.
But though various notions are brought up as motions, there's terribly little gets done!
We resolve and absolve, but we never dissolve, since it's out of the question for us.
What a shattering pity to end our committee, where else could we make such a fuss!

~

Fact or Fiction ?

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Websites / discussion boards?

MickD — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:31:49 GMT

Do any of you include something like a discussion board or blogging tool as part of your website? I'm looking to give our constituents a means of coming back to visit, but am not sure how to go about making the maintenance of password protected functionality an easy thing to do.

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Shoot holes in this article?

MickD — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:56:58 GMT

Can anyone shoot holes in the article? Does it have any merit?

http://www.fundraising-forum.de/facebookfundraising.html

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Downturn fundraising

MickD — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:20:39 GMT

Given that a "down" economy affects everyone's giving, how are your fundraising strategies changing in a down economy?

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Gathering in Mazatlan, Mexico -- winter 2009

solomax — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:49:46 GMT

Living with rural people in Central Mexico, I discovered that wealth is not how much you have, it is how much you appreciate what you have. This is true for these people who live in touch with nature fishing and farming. They have land to support themselves. If the money system disappeared, they would be fine.

The family I live with in Roblito (http://www.solomax.com/roblito.html ) has given me access to a large plot of land to create an eco-village art and adventure school. Seeking friends to help with this project, I'm building a grassroots network, called the Action Hero Network (www.actionheronetwork.net) and hosting a festival in Mazatlan this coming winter, which you are invited to take part in creating: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19571155904

This project has been in the works for nearly a decade. In 2007, we had 20 people visit the land: http://tribes.tribe.net/roblito/photos/306df4b8-dd26-4d8d-a094-3d90dd45604c

I'll be happy to share more... so please email: cor.contact(at)gmail.com

This is a co-op center and festival for all non-profits to use to their advantage.

-Cor
506-654-3073

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Board retreats?

MickD — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:24:06 GMT

Anyone have any suggestions or sample agendas for conducting a board retreat?

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Job hunting?

MickD — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:33:47 GMT

How do you go about finding your next job in the nonprofit world?

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Tax refund - how to spend?

flaneuse — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:12:08 GMT

This question came up on the blog of a Tribe friend, and I thought it might make for good discussion here.

My intention is to give mine away. I mean the "extra" money that GWB is supposedly going to "refund" to us. Of course there are lots of consumer goods I want, but I am also doing okay (not great, but okay) financially, and I'm mad at Bush for this because I think it's a cheap publicity stunt.

Despite my modest means, I do have a budget for philanthropy - if that word can be applied to such small gift amounts. And because I've always worked for nonprofits (hence the modest means!) I'm sensitive to the needs of organizations trying to do right. There are so many areas that could use our support: environment, health, arts, etc.

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Nonprofit friendly printers?

MickD — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:12:01 GMT

My Habitat for Humanity affiliate is searching for local printers to bid on a moderately sized, bound document on heavy paper. Might anyone have any local connections who can ship?

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NFPs and new technology: blogs, RSS feed, MySpace, etc.

flaneuse — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:16:32 GMT

What do you all think of this phenomenon?
Who works in an organization that does some or all of these?
How many of you make use of this info as a "consumer" (i.e. from nonprofits other than your own)?

I've tried subscribing to some feeds thru NetVibes, but typically nonprofits don't keep enough interesting flow of information to make the reading very worthwhile. Sometimes it's all press releases and such. I think it has the potential to be interesting if done well.

Your thoughts?

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Anyone know anyone at Global Fund for Women?

CrazyRedhead — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:59:41 GMT

Hi all,

I am new to this tribe, and though I do not have a senior-level position in a nonprofit, I aim to one day soon. I joined this tribe because even though it's not directly applicable to me, there's not a general nonprofit tribe, and I enjoy reading about other people who are doing what I want to do - it's inspirational. I hope you will excuse the intrusion.

That said, I am trying to get a job with Global Fund for Women (San Francisco). Does anyone know anyone there I could talk to about the organization? Their website is pretty limited, and the job listing discouraged phone calls/emails, but I would really like to find out more about the organization. Thanks so much for any tips!

And thanks for having this tribe - it's really interesting reading the postings describing what everyone does - really helpful for someone wanting to get into nonprofit work.

~Rebecca

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Fundraising and Fundraising committees?

SCILS — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 18:47:55 GMT

I've been running the company I work for for a bit over a year now (employed here for 10 years) but haven't done any fundraising as of yet as I have absolutely no experience other than watching a previous directors frustration with much of her hard work bringing in very little funding. We are going to start to have monthly fundraising meetings. anybody have any good suggestions for either fundraising ideas or good ways to run a fundraising committee?

Thanks in advance..

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Technology/Cash Grant For Organizations Interested in Emerging Technology

Vampituity — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 23:23:01 GMT

Hello all,

An exciting chance to be awarded $5,000 is your (your organization's) if you're willing to work with a new online collaboration technology called MyQuire (www.myquire.com) for a few weeks and then write a short grant application about how you used the technology.

Virtually no limits on the type of work your organization does (open to small foundations as well). Details and information at:
http://blog.myquire.com/articles/2007/10/02/announcing-myquire-rapidgrant

Application deadline: November 12, 2007

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Sample By-Laws

Indigenous — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:18:22 GMT

Anyone have a good template for By-Laws?

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Gift Range Table

MickD — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 21:16:00 GMT

Does anyone have a gift-range table breakdown for a $3-4 million campaign? Perhaps in XLS format?

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Kiva.org

solomax — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:34:48 GMT

Check out the video about Kiva.org found near the bottom of this page: http://www.ned.com/group/neduganda/news/4/

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New Online Project Management Tool- Many Nonprofit Applications

Vampituity — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:31:15 GMT

Dear Directorfolk,

I'd like to make you aware of a new online project management tool in Beta called MyQuire. www.myquire.com. It's free and fast to sign up and start seeing what the technology can do for your workload!

MyQuire is a great way to share electronic files and information among groups. It also has: calendaring, task management and delegation, functions, chat feature. In exchange for feedback, the company is looking for testers who would be open to publicity about how they're using MyQuire and a year of premium account membership and technical support assistance.

So What Would You Do With MyQuire:

From any Web browser, MyQuire lets you manage volunteer deliverables, organize all the timelines and to do lists you'd have in producing an annual event. MyQuire creates a virtual community among your team with user profiles, real-time chat, file storage, calendaring and messaging.

Folks I've talked to really like the interface of this technology and how even your most technology averse colleagues can start using all the tools in one place in a matter of minutes. Visit www.myquire.com to create an account and thanks for reading- I'd love to have your feedback sent my way! If you're interested in becoming a Beta site let me know and I'll get in touch to get you up to speed if you need it.

Best wishes,
Rachel Medanic

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Cost of Start up Non Profit?

kirstenmichel — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 02:39:50 GMT

Hi,

Some friends and I are interested in starting a Green Community Non Profit and I have been given the task of figuring out
a rough budget for running our dream center -staffing, initial office set up costs including furniture & supplies, etc.
Any one have any ideas about how to figure this out, or where to get info about this or where the heck to start!??

Thanks

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What You Do

nathan — Tue, 07 Oct 2003 17:13:50 GMT

This is a thread for everyone to tell us a little about what your non-profit does.

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Consultants?

MickD — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 02:57:48 GMT

What kinds of things have you guys had to hire consultants for?

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Institutions willing to lend money to non-profits? Philanthropic organizations?

SCILS — Mon, 29 Nov 2004 19:24:25 GMT

I'm wondering if anyone knows of any banks or other institutions that are willing to lend money to non-profit companies? I would also be curious to know of any sites that have listings of philanthropic organizations/people?

any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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I Need Grant Writers

Cross-Out-Methamphetamine_Searchengine — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 01:48:19 GMT

I am in need of serious help Concerning Grants written for Crossing Out Meth and other Programs/

http://people.tribe.net/stopchildprotectiveservices_searchengine

Please Contact me if you can be of help or have the same interest.

Cross "Imchosentoserve"

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Round of introductions?

flaneuse — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 16:35:05 GMT

Hi all! I meant new to this tribe, not to the nonprofit sector, which I've worked in most of my life (save for my teen years as a store clerk). I've worked in development -- research and then individual giving -- for about 15 years now. Just something I fell into, like so many fundraisers. I cut my teeth at a university and am now with a national nonprofit in DC. Like all professions, it has its charms and its discontents.

I'd love to see some good discussion here (as opposed to self-promotion of one's services) and will try to start some threads. Meanwhile, could we do a round of intros to see who's here and get a sense of their professional backgrounds, challenges, goals, etc?

Best,
~F.

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Chronicle of Philanthropy vs. Nonprofit Times?

flaneuse — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 16:37:17 GMT

Do you read either/both/neither? Are they helpful to you in your daily work? If so, how?

My workplaces typically have had a subscription to ChronPhil but I haven't made it a point to read it. Should I?

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action heroes gathering in Mexico

solomax — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 03:49:33 GMT

Chris Hill of greengrooves just held a great meeting of hearts and minds in sayulita, and I have pics from that posted

http://actionhero.smugmug.com/gallery/2413009#126532900

click on ¨slide show

Our ACTION HERO NETWORK crew is now setting up camp for two months in Roblito: http://tribes.tribe.net/roblito

This is a culture exchange center being set up for the of many non-profits. Feel free to join us.

Time is art

Pure Magic everyday!

-Cor
www.actionheronetwork.net

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Board vs. ED

MCW — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 20:37:39 GMT

Alright, I am a director at a small, 3 person NPO.

Our ED is a bit of a slacker...she uses her kids as an excuse not to come into work and maybe is in the office 3 hours per week [this happens a lot, I'm not mom-bashing], often takes credit for others work, and straight up bullshits the board at times in board meetings.

she is also very "nice" but does not realize we, the other Directors, see through her bs.

Yesterday our board president asked me out to lunch [next week] to discuss the ED, and asked me not to tell her. I think he has suspicions she is slacking.

I could easily unload on her...totally not my style; and yes, I have addressed some of these issues with her directly...like coming into work.

What do you think is a good way to handle this?

I like not having my "boss" here; but the organization is suffering.

Any thoughts?

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No more "non-profits"

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 22:59:37 GMT

I would like to suggest that we all stop using the phrase "non-profit" to describe our business. Ours is the only industry that defines itself by what it DOESN't do. The phrase "public benefit organization" describes what we do so much more accurately - and also motivates me better.

As a public benefit organization, we offer services that benefit the public. When we raise funds for our work, we are merely suggesting that the public pay us to provide the services which they can't or won't provide themselves. We feed the hungry, house the homeless, protect the environment so that individuals don't have to. If the public values those services, they should pay for them, just like they pay someone else to dispose of their trash, clean their streets and provide electricity to their homes.

For too long, people have funded non-profits as if they were charities, rather than public service providers. And the public benefit organizations have appealed for funding as if they were begging.

Our services are valuable, our organizations are necessary and we are not charities.

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New Breed of Philanthropists

MickD — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 03:57:25 GMT

New Breed of Philanthropists Combines Entrepreneurial,
Charitable Goals (11/14/06)

The line between philanthropy and business continues to blur as
a new generation of philanthropists, mostly young billionaires,
apply business tactics and strategies in the service of charity,
the New York Times reports.

"Philanthropreneurs" such as eBay founder Pierre Omidyar, who is
using investment capital and contributions from others to expand
the microloan industry, and AOL co-founder Stephen Case, who is
investing $250 million in companies that help consumers gain
control of their health care, are driven to do good while earning
a profit. It's an approach that reflects both the culture of the
information technology field in which they made their fortunes
and their skepticism of the current foundation model, which they
see as insufficiently effective and too slow in responding to
urgent problems.

One of the more thoughtful practitioners of this "hybrid
philanthropy," former eBay president Jeffrey S. Skoll, has
committed $90 million through the Skoll Foundation to social
entrepreneurs and their nonprofits, including the Institute for
OneWorld Health, a nonprofit drug company, and KickStart, a
nonprofit business that develops low-tech agricultural machines.
Meanwhile, the Case Foundation recently awarded $5 million to
PlayPumps International, a nonprofit group that is working to
improve access to clean water in African villages. "The hard
truth is Philanthropy 1.0 hasn't worked well enough," Case told
a group of foundation executives in January, referring to
philanthropic models that were spawned by the industrial
capitalism of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. "If you'll
forgive the computer metaphors, our system needs an upgrade."

Despite such bold assessments, proponents of the new philanthropy
have attracted little criticism from experts in the field. At the
same time, however, they have yet to wow their critics. "I come
at this [wondering] what are the advantages the melded or hybrid
models bring," said Mark Rosenman, a professor at Union Institute
and University in Cincinnati. "While I have no problem with phil-
anthropy and socially responsible business being joined, I do
have one with a for-profit enterprise being called philanthropy."

Strom, Stephanie. "A Fresh Approach: What's Wrong With Profit?"
New York Times 11/13/06.

http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10005240/story

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TechSoup Online Event--Wikis and Nonprofits November 1-3 is happening NOW

Susan — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 01:02:42 GMT

Apologies in advance for any inadvertent cross-postings…

The online event on wikis and nonprofits is happening now in the TechSoup community: http://www.techsoup.org/wikievent

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It will be going on this week, November 1-3 in the TechSoup Community. Please feel free to stop by and participate and we would also appreciate it if you would spread the word to your friends and colleagues.

Here is the announcement, please feel free to forward it to your lists:

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SPECIAL TECHSOUP ONLINE EVENT – WIKIS AND NONPROFITS

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Join us in the TechSoup Community, November 1-3, for a free, three-day online event about wikis, a powerful new collaboration technology that could change the way you work . Visit www.techsoup.org/
wikievent

You do not need to register, just show up to post and read the messages, in the TechSoup forums during the 1st-3rd of November and discuss wikis and how nonprofits can use them.

This event will be hosted by Adam Frey of Wikispaces and other wiki experts, users and designers. We will answer questions like:
*what is a wiki?
*How do wikis work?
*How would my nonprofit use one?
*And how do I build or energize a community around my wiki?

You will come away with practical tips, quick tricks, models, resources, and tools for bringing the collaborative technologies of wiki applications to your own organization. Bring your wiki questions and examples with you! We hope to see you there.

http://www.techsoup.org/wikievent
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looking for non-profits in want of funding

Scottica — Tue, 10 May 2005 19:36:08 GMT

Hello Community,

My name is Scott Ankeny and I am sending out a call to ALL california based non-profits to contact me offline .
I am currently the head of a development team creating a private foundation that will award grants to non- profits in these areas : art,culture,science, technology, sustainable development, media.
I am new to philanthropy and am in the stages of collecting as much information as possible and am eager to learn.

I would like to see these grants go to our community so I am asking you first .
I am eager to listen and get to know your organization.
Please contact
Scott@baycrossings.com
Thank You,
Scott Ankeny

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Philanthropic Travel

vidourle — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:05:30 GMT

The Philanthropic Travel Foundation

Our mission is to connect people from around the world at the heart. Please join us at a humanitarian outreach program for a half-day of fulfilling and intense personal discovery next time you are enjoying the luxury of exotic travel. Our planning resources are free to travelers and non-profit organizations.

http://www.philanthropictravel.org/

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Free all day technology conference for Bay Area non-profits on August 10th

1s — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 21:51:54 GMT

The CTN Bay Area will be hosting an all day conference in San Francisco on August 10th from 9:00 to 3:00. Speakers will cover a variety of topics, including:
• how to tell your non-profit and community story with free online tools
• how to secure funding for technology projects
• easy to use databases
• public policy and advocacy for non-profits

The conference will be an excellent opportunity for Bay Area non-profits to share their questions and success with each other. Lunch will be provided.

Paul Lamb a consultant and a Fellow with the Community Technology Foundation of California will deliver a keynote speech in the morning. Paul is a leader in the community technology movement in the Bay Area and nationally. He has recently written an OpEd for the San Francisco Chronicle:
Spanning the new digital divide

For more information:
http://www.ctnbayarea.org/ctn_summer_conference

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Developing a Fundraising Strategy

MickD — Tue, 16 May 2006 21:07:59 GMT

I'm helping one board I'm on to develop a fundraising strategy. Can anyone share any advice on developing a strategy from scratch? In terms of writing the actual document, does anyone have an exampe they can share?

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donor recognition

MickD — Wed, 03 May 2006 02:24:52 GMT

Does anyone have any good donor recognition letters or overall systems they can share?

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Panel on Nonprofit Sector

Vertumnus — Tue, 02 May 2006 22:03:41 GMT

(1) Panel on Nonprofit Sector Proposes Additional
Recommendations to Congress (4/26/06)

The Panel on the Nonprofit Sector ( http://nonprofitpanel.org/ )
has issued a supplemental report with additional recommen-
dations to Congress and the nonprofit sector as part of its
continuing effort to strengthen the accountability of the
nation's 1.3 million charitable organizations.

The report, a companion to the final report delivered by
the panel to Congress in June 2005, incorporates input from
leaders across the nonprofit community and makes recommen-
dations in nine areas, including international grantmaking
and charitable solicitation.

"These recommendations are another part of the charitable
sector's commitment to come together and ensure that its
organizations meet the highest possible ethical standards,"
said Diana Aviv, the panel's executive director and pres-
ident and CEO of Independent Sector. "The panel will con-
tinue to work with the sector and government officials to
encourage implementation of its comprehensive proposals."

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Non-Profit Fundraising Tour

primusluta — Sun, 03 Oct 2004 04:47:24 GMT

I always invisioned a tour of musicians that went to cities and played benefits for non-profits at cost (meaning pay the bands and the non-profit keeps the rest). It's the best of both worlds really. Concerts are great fund-raisers, and non-profits are a great fan base for grassroots bands. Why isn't this already in the works. Hey wait, maybe it is.

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retirement pension options for ED's?

Eric — Sun, 05 Mar 2006 04:33:37 GMT

My organization already has a 401(k) program, but after 20 years of giving your best working years, can't we also get some kind of pension? Have you checked out the sweet pension deal the public staffers get? I'm actively researching options... I have found a thing called a Rabbi Trust, and "deferred compensation", but it's all a bit technical and confusing. Anybody out there have any experience or advice? Thanks.

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Question for non-profits when buying property

OrganicMaarten — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 01:49:42 GMT

Hello, I am starting a non-profit and a potential seller of property to my non-profit wants to add in a buy back option for himself into the purchase and sales agreement after a few years. This will give me the time to run my program with the property but in the event that he wants to buy it back later he wants the option to do so for a set price/market value. Are there any problems with this?

Thanks for your time.

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Admin Assist offering to volunteer in exchange for Professional Reference

MidnightOrchid — Sat, 11 Feb 2006 21:39:00 GMT

I’m looking to go into business for myself as a Virtual Assistant and I need professional references to list once I have a web site up & running. Below is a summery of my administrative experience and skills that I am willing to volunteer once a week in office (Los Angeles, CA) or a couple days a week at my home.

If interested, please email me

SUMMARY

Over seven years Administrative Assistance & Customer Service related experience encompassing a diverse range of skills, including software instruction, hardware and software troubleshooting. Assisting internal employees and company clients with a variety of office, product and computer issues as well as assist internal employee’s work in MS Office programs such Word, Excel and Outlook. A strong Customer Service background with a technical aptitude for learning and retaining Information Technology Networking concepts and practices. Able to explain computer operations and walk users through computer instructions in simple terms to the end user.

Additional

• Internet Research
• Event Coordination Assistance
• Concierge Services
• Employee Handbook Development
• Customer Service Training Material Development
• Employment Resources
• Desktop Publishing
• Assisted a Department Managers & Executive Management with international & domestic communications.
• Investigating questionable business expenses
• Utilizing Excel, I transferred years of information from hard copies to the Excel database
• Assisted the CFO of a software consulting firm with daily used programs such as Internet Explorer, MS Outlook & Word.
• Managed & coordinated an office liquidation with more than 30 computers, monitors, scanners, printer & other hardware equipment and software.
• Researched Office Real Estate Rentals
• MS Word, Outlook and Internet Explorer instruction to new computer users.

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California Fiscal Sponsors?

ndemik — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 21:31:30 GMT

My sweetie and I in the early stages of visioning for a non-profit Farm & Nature School we'd like to develop in Northern California or Southern Oregon. Anyone know of a non-profit fiscal sponsor that would be interested in giving us an "umbrella" under which to start up?

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Non-Profit Director Job Opening

jbear — Sat, 26 Nov 2005 01:35:19 GMT

Development Director/Administrative Coordinator for Redwood Peace and Justice Center. Half-time starts Jan. 16, 2006. Responsible for fundraising, grants, membership services, outreach, database, communications, and related administrative tasks for non-profit activist organization. Must be highly organized, self-reliant, entrepreneurial, and experienced in non-profit management. Modest starting salary; opporunity for fulltime position in future. Please send resumes with cover letter and list of five references to 1040 H. Street, Arcata, Ca., 95521. 707-825-2511. WWW.RPJC.NET.

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New Disaster Relief Organization in WAVELAND,MISS./KATRINA

Scottica — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 16:03:51 GMT

Hello group,
I am in New Orleans with a group that was formed around a kitchen and has turned into something tangible and effective.
We are forming a new organization named " Emergency Communities"
Mission Statement :"A grassroots org designed to provide rapid response to natural disasters based upon an emergency community model."

We are currently providing a kitchen for hot meals with a capability of up to 3000 meals per day, a full service medical clininc,A child care space, bulk distribution center for all manner of goods from dryfood,clothing,bedding,tents,etc.
A community center to provide a meeting place for the community to come back together and start the road to rebuilding.In the community center we have a stage with music,performers and acts from all walks of life.
The desitre to rebuild community by providing them a place to come in ,have a hot meal, listen to music and smile with their neighbors brings instant results in building the morlae of a community while also relieving basic survival needs as they go home with all they need from our free "store".
Currently we are funding this out of our own pockets and the support of donated resources that come in sporadically and i would like to ctreat a structure that will allow us to move this to the next level which means funding.
I have been in business development for many years but this is my first time putting together a non-profit initiative and I am looking for some help and guidance from anyone and everyone.
This is a project that even FEMA,RED CROSS and the local agencies have embraced and are coming by daily to watch so they can use into the future.
Ok, So How do I do this? how do I write the "business plan" equivilant and seek grants so that we can continue to work down here.
Thanks
Scott
Ps. this place is run by hippies,burners,artists and the like so that brings the elements of humanity that intrigues so many visitors

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Networking site... send links.

solomax — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 00:21:52 GMT

Hey Action Heroes... send links to your web sites to solomax@gmail.com

I've created a hub to show off your work and foster connections.

The web site design and organization are not great yet... but it will get there. visit: http://www.actionheronetwork.net

I also have the privilage of using a bunch of land in Central Mexico and so I'm organizing a gathering down there this winter. see: www.solomax.com/roblito.html

The plan is create a circus camp and invite schools and families, and plant lots of bamboo for build huge domes the following year.

-Cory

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Measure 37 (land-use compensation) Forum PORTLAND, OR

oxalis — Fri, 20 May 2005 17:12:58 GMT

I am a member of this group. This should be interesting to folks in Portland and Oregon! Similar Laws could start bankrupting other states, too.
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MEASURE 37: THE DYNAMIC FUTURE OF OREGON'S LAND USE PLANNING AND PROPERTY RIGHTS

Portland State University, Vanport Room 338, Smith Memorial Student Union on May 25th at 6:00pm

To post a question for the panelists click here...

Or email them to: commdev@pdx.edu

The Community Development Student Group has been working hard for several months behind the scenes to bring the Measure 37 Forum to Portland State. This forum will be a space where the people who hold divergent opinions on this issue can come together in an environment that supports dialogue. In addition, the evening will be informative for the public, faculty, and students.

The future of the Urban Growth Boundary, land use planning, property rights, and zoning is at stake. The issues surrounding Measure 37 are very important to the long-term health of our community, and a solid understanding of them is imperative if we are to navigate the oft-conflicting desires of Oregonian's vision for the future. One of the reasons for this forum is that many of those responsible for land use decisions are still unsure as to the implications and potential impacts of the measure. The initial attempts to implement the measure are only now being explored. This means that now is a critical time in the development of the measure, our response to the measure, and for discourse about its effects. This forum is an opportunity for meaningful community dialogue around the issue of sustainable and equitable land use planning. Don't miss it!

We hope you will join us on May 25, 2005 at 6:00pm. Laura Oppenheimer, (Oregonian), will introduce the event. The speaker panel will include Lane Shetterly (Oregon Land Conservation Development Commission), Sonny Conder (Metro), Ross Day (Oregonians in Action), Pramod Parajuli, (Portland State University Sustainability Professor), Robert Clay (Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association), and a representative from 1000 friends of Oregon. Ethan Seltzer, the director of the School of Urban Studies and Planning at Portland State University, will moderate the event.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STUDENT GROUP AT PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY HOSTS FORUM:

“MEASURE 37: THE DYNAMIC FUTURE OF OREGON'S LAND USE PLANNING AND PROPERTY RIGHTS.”

Portland, Oregon (May 25, 2005)— The Portland State University Community Development Student Group will host a forum on the topic of Measure 37and land use planning in Oregon. This forum is an opportunity for meaningful community dialogue and awareness around the issue of sustainable and equitable land use planning. The event's content will be shaped by questions submitted by community members through the Community Development Student Group website (www.community.pdx.edu) and collected at the door before the forum begins.

Oregonian reporter Laura Oppenheimer is the introductory speaker. The panel includes Lane Shetterly, from the Department of Land Conservation and Development; Sonny Conder, Principal Regional Planner, Metro; Pramod Parajuli, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Leadership in Ecology, Culture, and Learning at PSU; Robert Clay, President of the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association; Michael Collmeyer, attorney for 1000 Friends of Oregon; and Ross Day, Director of Legal Affairs for Oregonians in Action. Ethan Seltzer, the Director of the School of Urban Studies and Planning at Portland State University is forum moderator.

“Measure 37: The Dynamic Future of Oregon's Land use Planning and Property Rights” will take place at Portland State University in the Vanport Room, 338, Smith Memorial Student Union on May 25th at 6:00pm. To submit questions to the forum panel or to find out more information please visit www.community.pdx.edu or contact:

PSU Community Development Student Group

School of Urban Studies and Planning

P.O. Box 751-USP

Portland, OR 97207

commdev@pdx.edu

Phone: 503.725.8948
Participant information:

Mike Collmeyer began working for 1000 Friends in October 1996 as a dedicated volunteer and later a contract employee. He joined the staff in August 1998. In addition to running the Cooperating Attorneys Program, Mike is the resident expert on local procedures and appeals and will handle transportation and natural resources litigation. He has a BS from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a MS in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana. His 27 year military career culminated with the rank of Colonel and Deputy Commander of the Army Corps of Engineers for the North Pacific region. He received his JD degree from Northwestern School of Law in 1996.

Sonny Conder, Principal Regional Planner at the Metro Data Resource Center, is responsible for developing and operating MetroScope, a land use model that predicts real estate development, real estate prices and land consumption over the next 30 years. Over his 30 plus year career Mr. Conder has worked in a number of fields directly relevant to the determination of land value. Among these fields has been travel demand and land use modeling, and local government finance and budgeting as a Senior Budget Analyst for Multnomah County and as City Economist for the City of Portland. For the past 12 years Mr. Conder has worked at Metro where he has conducted and published a number of studies and papers on various aspects of urban development including housing prices, redevelopment rates and urban modeling.

Ross Day joined Oregonians in Action in January of 2003, as the Director of Legal Affairs for OIA. He brought with him a wealth of experience both as a litigator and as an advocate for property rights in the court of public opinion. Ross is a graduate of Willamette University's College of Law, where he earned academic honors, including Dean's List and Moot Court Board. While working towards his degree, Ross served as legislative assistant to State Representative Roger Beyer; previously he served as the legislative director for the Majority Office in the Oregon House of Representatives during the 1997 legislative session. During the 104th Congress, Ross served as legislative assistant to U.S. Congressman Jim Bunn.

Ross has a Master of Arts degree in Political Management from The George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Oregon State University and is currently an adjunct professor of political science at Chemeketa Community College in Salem. Ross entered private practice immediately after graduating from law school as an associate with O'Donnell & Clark in Portland, Oregon. His practice emphasized land use law, takings litigation, election law, and civil rights litigation, in addition to representing his clients before the Oregon Legislature and numerous administrative agencies. Ross has authored articles ranging from the Oregon Courts' attacks on the initiative system to the inequalities of Oregon's land use system. Ross was appointed in 2001 to the Oregon Capital Planning Commission by Governor John Kitzhaber. He is also a member of the City of Keizer's Planning and Development Commission.

Laura Oppenheimer specializes in land-use issues as a reporter for The Oregonian. She has spent the past six months following Measure 37, including implementation in cities and counties across Oregon, public attitudes toward land-use planning, and the legal and political fallout from the measure. She also writes about issues such as urban growth boundary expansions and development trends. Laura has been with The Oregonian for four years, working before that as a government reporter for The Lexington Herald-Leader in Kentucky. She graduated from the journalism school at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. When Laura's not working on a story, she can be found training for a marathon, taking pictures, pursuing creative writing projects and consuming too much coffee.

Pramod Parajuli, Ph.D, is an internationally renowned interdisciplinary scholar, sustainability educator, and anthropologist. A graduate of Stanford University, he has taught at different universities including Stanford, the University of Iowa, Syracuse University, Lewis and Clark College, and with the International Honors Program (Boston University). After joining the Graduate School of Education, PSU, in 2002, he co-founded and also serves as the Executive Director of the Leadership in Ecology, Culture, and Learning program. Pramod is committed to developing PIIECL as a world-class, cutting-edge, and interdisciplinary program in sustainability education (PIIECL,www.piiecl.pdx.edu). In order to promote sustainability education in Public Schools, he directs the Food-based Ecological Education Design Project (www.web.pdx.edu/~feed) and is active in the Oregon Governor's Sustainable Schools Initiative.

Ethan Seltzer, Ph.D. In addition to serving as the Director of the School of Urban Studies and Planning, Dr. Seltzer teaches interdisciplinary courses dealing with themes of planning and place. His research interests include the Oregon statewide planning program, regional planning, and regional and community development. He is recognized for his contributions to local and regional planning in the Portland area, and has been invited to speak in cities throughout North America. He currently serves as the Vice-President of the City of Portland Planning Commission.

He received his B.A. in 1976 (biology) from Swarthmore College; his M.R.P. in 1979 from the University of Pennsylvania; and his Ph.D. in 1983 (city and regional planning) from the University of Pennsylvania.

Lane Shetterly, is the director of the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development, having been appointed to that position in February 2004.

Prior to his current appointment, Mr. Shetterly served seven years in the Oregon Legislature. He served as Speaker pro tem of the House from 2001 until he resigned to become director. During his time in the legislature Mr. Shetterly also chaired the House Revenue and Judiciary committees. He is still chair of the Oregon Law Commission, a position he has held since 1998.

Mr. Shetterly is a frequent speaker to local and national audiences on public affairs, including the National Conference of State Legislatures, the American Association of Administrative Law Judges, and the Oregon Health Forum He has been a guest on National Public Radio and a speaker at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Mr. Shetterly was born in Dallas, Oregon. He graduated with honors from Western Oregon University (OCE) in 1978 with a BS in Education, and with honors from Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College, in 1981. Until he was appointed director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development, Mr. Shetterly was also an attorney in private practice in Dallas.

He is married to Francine, a staff attorney at the Oregon Court of Appeals, and they have two children, Joel, age 15, and Lauren, age 12.
In his spare time Mr. Shetterly enjoys running and music. He has completed four marathons and has performed with the Portland Opera Chorus at Carnegie Hall.

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nonprofit needs lawyer

Organizizer — Mon, 09 May 2005 23:01:42 GMT

hello,
we have a dispute with a subtenant, and need help. anybody have any good leads?

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Grant Writers

Sankofa — Mon, 02 May 2005 05:20:57 GMT

Is it the job of a grant wirter to???:
1. Do the program(s) devolopment.
2. Do research for grants
3. Submit Grants
4. A combination of all three or what?

Help I am in a negoitiation period with a "new kid on the block"!!

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Job opportunities???

Onyay — Tue, 24 Aug 2004 00:49:30 GMT

I am looking for a job ASAP possibly in non-profit where I can help develop programs and events that inspire and change people's, animal's and/or children's lives. If anyone knows of possibilities or great places to look please let me know!!! THANKS!!

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Ties with Main Office

Sankofa — Fri, 25 Mar 2005 20:32:36 GMT

I am a Director trying to establish a branch office in another city. While our main office is in another city. Should I write a MOU between that office and my office once we start doing services and the need for how the monies are to be shared? Or is there another way with this. I have already disccused this with the Executive directer in the main office. He has not given me any real feed back. Please help, this is new for me...

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Resources for finding volunteer board members

SCILS — Mon, 14 Mar 2005 18:38:16 GMT

My company is run by a volunteer board (I'm the CEO but I answer to them, they set policy, final say on budget, etc.) and the terms of the board members are ending in June and many of them will be leaving us then for various personal reasons. So we need to find some new volunteer board members and pretty quickly. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions at all as to where to look? A few of the adults who live in our homes have some pretty involved parents who I'm thinking of asking but I'm really not sure where else to look.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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Will The CDBG cuts hurt

shipman — Thu, 03 Mar 2005 02:23:28 GMT

Will the pending Community Development Block Grants cuts hurt anyone on this tribe..

Why are we so quiet? This is what is happening in PA,

about whats coming we must all act now, or at least those that chose too.....

Bush Budget Community Spending Limits Could be Set in a Week

The Bush Budget Crisis comes sooner than we think.

Between March 2nd and March 8th, the Senate and House Budget Committees will 'mark up' the budgets. These mark-ups will set the spending limits and ceilings for the broad areas of the budget--Education, Housing, Human Services--the works. If the House and Senate vote for these markups, the Congress must remain within these limits in approving funding in each area.

The Bush administration wants Congress to approve spending limits NOW!

What Can We Do About It?

Go to the new Bush Budget Pennsylvania Information and Action Center on the Bush Budget Web Site

Take Action

*Organizations--Sign the Philadelphia Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) Letter to Specter
*Participate in the National Budget Call-In Days, March 2nd & March 8th
*Send your own Emails to Senators Specter and Santorum

And if you forget these links, just go to PhillyNeighborhoods.org and the "BushBudget.com" Banner will take you there.

Act Now--Before It's too Late
http://www.bushbudget.com/index.html

http://www.bushbudget.com/html/pennsylvania.html

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New Community Bicycle Co-op

tkwenghi — Wed, 02 Mar 2005 00:41:26 GMT

I had previously posted about this project within the bicycle-themed tribes, but the response was minimal. In the interim, our new co-op has been growing rapidly and we are quickly realizing that the internal organizational structure will require a more pro-active approach.

http://sopobikes.org/

We recently held a surprisingly successful first fundraising event, generating a lot of enthusiasm and publicity for the cause of bringing a greater community-based resource to the rather invisible and fragmented biking community in Atlanta.

With the presence of money in a new bank account, there is a pronounced need to focus ourselves as a discrete organization rather than the "collective" we have been up to now. The consensus is to incorporate as a non-profit, but to hold off on pursuing tax-exempt status until we see a clear benefit in our doing so. However, we see an immediate need to consider what will be required in order to function as a member-owned, consumer cooperative (e.g. a membership policy).

I am curious if others have had experience setting up a not-for-profit co-op such as this? What special issues will we need to consider, if any, in the context of drafting our articles and our bylaws, and what might we need to factor in w/ respect to our future tax status?

Any feedback is much appreciated.

Much thanks,

Adam

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Resources

Danielle — Sat, 19 Feb 2005 02:33:51 GMT

I am looking to brush up on some of the accounting issues surrounding Not-For-Profit entities. I have a background accounting, but I need some more specific knowledge to help a friend of mine with his business venture. Can anyone recommend a comprehensive book or online classes that might be helpful for accounting for not-for-profits? (In class would be excellent as well if anyone knows of anything in the Boston area??)

Thanks!!

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Starting a non profit

Wed, 09 Feb 2005 19:41:16 GMT

I am so overwhelmed when I start to look at the process of starting a non profit. I really don't know where to even begin. Is it difficult to start something like this independently? Would it be beneficial to work with a lawyer? I have a mission and know what I want the organization to look like. It is just so mind boggling when I start to look at the many ways to form a non profit. Can anyone offer any advice?

Thanks!

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Tinkers Workshop and Cycles of Change need your hiking/biking stuff...(non profit)...

zero_attention_span_man — Mon, 10 Jan 2005 07:02:38 GMT

Cycles of Change is a non profit organization based in East Oakland California that gives inner city youth the opportunity to learn how to build bicycles, and go on bike trips. Since early 1997 over 1200 children have earned their bicycle, putting it together themselves or with help from a small dedicated staff along with countless volunteers and older kids helping.
Cycles of Change also have taken over 1000 bike trips with groups of middle schoolers all over the Bay Area to places of great historical, environmental, or cultural interest. We have also been on a few bike tours of up to 5 days.
Cycles of Change survives from grants, along with monitary/bikes/parts/tools donations.
Cycles of Change works with other non profits including the East Bay Asian Youth Center and Tinkers Workshop.
We are always in need of tax deductable donations, volunteers, old bike parts, tools, camping gear, rain coats...
Ride on!
Cycles of Change does not have a websight.
visit EBAYC.org or tinkersworkshop.org
510.644.2577
510.848.5014

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Volunteer recognition programs

Mon, 03 May 2004 00:05:49 GMT

I am trying to come up with a volunteer recognition idea for our school volunteers. Most of the volunteer recognition programs I have run for work (ie, volunteer appreciation lunches, event tickets, etc.) are not appropriate for school volunteers who aren't available during the day, so I am looking for some good ideas or gifts.

Thanks!

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Effective, low-cost methods of finding staffing?

SCILS — Mon, 18 Oct 2004 22:22:24 GMT

I am the CEO of a non profit company in Sonoma County that runs group homes for the developmentally disabled. We are in a pretty bad staffing shortage currently. We have placed ads with the local junior college and University and in the Press Democrat and on tribe, and are not getting as good of a response as we would like. Any suggestions as to effective ways of finding staff? - the more cost effective the better

Thanks

Sean

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Corporate bait or real value?

RogerV_dotcom — Wed, 15 Sep 2004 04:55:46 GMT

Would anyone comment on the following? I got into this tribe because I was debating starting an financial education (for kids and adults) related NPO, but simply can't afford the time quite yet...

A friend here at Olympia Funding, a large 3.2Bil mortgage company, is doing something very interesting for an opera company he supports: he's donating 10% of gross income from each mortgage that originates based on the opera company's promotion. The average file generates about $4000, so it doesn't take too many to turn into some bucks.

They have a newsletter they send out to patrons and have him in that.

Know any NPO's that might be interested in that? My personal preference would be something to do with either financial literacy or visual arts related. I get a tax writeoff, they get income, and the more new clients I get the more cash they get. Simple enough, eh? And it reflects well on both of us, most of my clients are raving fans. I also work closely with CPA's, and would likely get them involved as well.

Thanks for any feedback,

r
roger@rogerv.com
www.RogerV.com

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Monthly Payments?

Amanda — Sun, 22 Aug 2004 03:34:39 GMT

Has anyone tried Monthly payments? I just posted some new buttons on our website giving donors the option to donate monthly. I hope this works!

-Amanda
htttp://www.MyTravelBug.org

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Seeking executive director

blank — Wed, 04 Aug 2004 15:25:39 GMT

So, I'm not a director myself, but work at a non-profit that needs one. I created a job listing for all of tribe, but if you know anyone seeking an ED position in lovely Portland, Oregon, please spread the word...

Thanks-
Rebekah

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Fund Raising Auctions

nathan — Tue, 07 Oct 2003 17:10:24 GMT

Anyone done a fund raising auction? We're thinking of putting one on and looking for any advice.

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