The Connector
your link to Arizona nonprofit capacity building resources
This page was updated as of: June 25, 2008
Welcome to The Connector, a publication for members of the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits. This service provides information on capacity building programs designed specifically for nonprofits. It is organized by topic to make it easy for you to search for the program that meets your needs. In order to add your program to this publication, your organization must be a member of the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits or involve the Alliance as a partner in your program. The Alliance reserves the right to determine what qualifies as a capacity-building program.
To learn how to submit information to The Connector, contact Katie Kloos at katiek@arizonanonprofits.org or (602)279-2966, ext, 13.
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Board Development
Business On Board
Date: October 10, 17 & 24, 2008
Time: 8:30 am - 5:00pm
Fee: $995.00
Presented by: Arts & Business Council of Greater Phoenix
For more information: http://www.artsbusinessphoenix.org/Business-On-Board.aspx
Register at: http://www.artsbusinessphoenix.org
Session topics include: Board Roles and Responsibilities, Marketing and PR, Legal and Ethical Responsibilities, Diversity, Fundraising, Financial Responsibilities, Succession Planning, Strategic Planning, Advocacy and Politics.
Building a Better Board
Presented by: ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation
For more information: http://www.asu.edu/copp/nonprofit/asst/asst_boardgov.htm
Register at: Call the Center at 602-496-0500 or email: nonprofit@asu.edu
- Are your board members engaged, involved, motivated?
- Do your board members know and fulfill their roles and responsibilities?
- Does your board lead fundraising efforts?
An effective board is the foundation of a strong nonprofit. Let ASU help strengthen your board with this highly-acclaimed and customizable program. Our expert instructors will lead your board through a comprehensive learning experience that will leave them more knowledgeable, motivated and inspired.
Collaboration
The Collaboration Prize
Created by: The Lodestar Foundation
Nominations Accepted Starting: June 1, 2008
For more information: www.thecollaborationprize.org
Why should nonprofits compete when they can do more through collaboration?
Introducing The Collaboration Prize, a $250,000 prize that recognizes collaborations among two or more nonprofit organizations that each would otherwise provide the same or similar programs or services and compete for clients, financial resources and staff.
Communications/Media
There are no programs for this section at this time.
Financial Management
There are no programs for this section at this time.
Fundraising/Grantwriting
JustGrants! Arizona 2008-2009 GUIDE TO ARIZONA GRANTMAKERS Questions: Contact Sally Clifford at sally.clifford@grantsusa.net or 602-230-5326 ext. 11 or toll-free at 1-866-472-6878 ext. 11.
The only annual print directory of philanthropic resources exclusively for Arizona grantseekers! Completely updated, detailed profiles of nearly 800 corporate and foundation grantmakers that are both located in Arizona and give to Arizona organizations A convenient carry-along supplement to the Internet-based Arizona Guide to Grants Online Scheduled for publication on May 31, 2008
CONTENTS AND FEATURES:
The 2008-2009 GUIDE TO ARIZONA GRANTMAKERS puts a wealth of information at your fingertips about Arizona-based corporate and foundation funders with a grantmaking interest in Arizona. The nearly 800 funder profiles have been freshly researched and completely updated for this print edition and give you complete details about:
Your primary grantmaker contact -- name, email, phone, mailing address, website (where available)
How to format your request to this grantmaker
Deadlines for your proposals, if any
Major areas of grantmaking interest -- animal welfare, arts, civic, education, environment, health, international, religious issues, science, social services
Types of grants given
Recent financial information -- total assets and total grantmaking
Examples of grants awarded recently in Arizona
Key individuals -- Names and affiliations of trustees, board members, key program staff
Your copy of the 2008-2009 GUIDE TO ARIZONA GRANTMAKERS also includes a section on the essential how-to's for getting the most from your directory, plus a Key Words and Phrases listing that provides definitions and explanations of terminology used in the book.
NEW FOR THE 2008-2009 EDITION:
Over 25 brand new Funder Profiles have been added since the publication of the 2007 edition.
We have expanded the Master Index to include the page number of the funder profile and a cross-reference to the funder's "Major Areas of Grantmaking Interest," so you can quickly zero in on those profiles that match your organization's mission and programs!
And, to help you keep your book as up-to-date as possible, you'll receive our free JGA GUIDE SUBSCRIBER NEWS - a monthly E-Newsletter that contains update alerts concerning new grantmakers and changes to existing funder profiles.
For more information visit: http://www.azgrants.com/
Sparking Innovation: The Art of Fundraising
Date: July 24 & 25, 2008
Time: Thursday: 9:00am-4:45pm, Friday: 8:30am-3:15pm
Location: Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona
Fee: AFP Member $ 275, Nonmember $ 300 Scholarships Available
Presented by: AFP - Association of Fundraising Professionals
For more information: http://www.afpsoaz.org/conference.htm
Register at: http://www.afpsoaz.org/conferencerate.htm
Scholarships Are Available for Local Executive Directors
Your ED shouldn’t miss this special session designed to inspire and align him/her around fundraising goals. The Thursday Executive Session includes:
- Opening Plenary Session featuring Dan Coughlin
- Breakout Session 1, Track C: A Dynamic ED and DoD Team
- Thursday Luncheon on Inspiring a Fundraising Board with Kay Sprinkel Grace
To apply for a scholarship contact Michele Bart at the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (520) 628-7223 or micheleb@saaf.org.
Invite Your Board to the Executive Session
The in-depth executive session is also available for board members and members of nonprofit management teams. This inspirational executive session is specifically designed to promote synergy at the top level of any charitable organization.
Lunch sessions featuring presenters Kay Sprinkel Grace and
Paul G. Shervish, PhD are also available!
Board members, executive directors, your organization's volunteers and staff are invited to attend either or both of the lunches, presented by Kay Sprinkel Grace on Thursday and Paul Schervish PhD on Friday.
First 125 Registrants receive a free copy of Dan Coughlin’s award-winning book: ACCELERATE: 20 Practical Lessons to Boost Business
Grant Writing 101 For Dummies® and Everyone Else!
Date: Friday, September 19, 2008
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: University of Phoenix – Mesa Learning Center 1620 S. Stapley, Mesa
Fee: $99.00
Presented by: Grant Writing Training Foundation
For more information: http://www.grantwritingbootcamp.us/mesaazsept08.html
Register at: http://www.grantwritingbootcamp.us/mesaazsept08.html
This session is designed to give volunteers, board members, program staff, and others a detailed overview of how to research and write winning corporate and foundation grant proposals. Supportive instruction includes: How to find grant funding opportunities; how to write multiple types of grant request formats; how to craft a winning proposal narrative; what funders want to fund; in-kind and direct costs in your budget—what do they mean; why grant proposals are rejected; follow-up expectations from funders, and 40 tips to winning a phenomenal grant award.
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Understand how to locate information on Arizona corporate and foundation grantmakers.
- Understand how to match funders’ priorities to your specific community project needs.
- Understand how to write a corporate letter request.
- Understand how to write a Common Grant Application award winning narrative.
- Understand the type of follow-up accountability practices expected of all grantees.
Smart Generosity 2nd Annual Art of Giving Luncheon
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Location: Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix
Fee: $100.00
Presented by: Arizona Grantmakers Forum
For more information: contact Lauren Bashaw, Manager of Member Services & Communications (602) 977-2756 ext. 109 or lbashaw@azgrantmakers.org
Register at: http://www.azgrantmakers.org
Arizona Grantmakers Forum is proud to host a conversation with noted author Renata J. Rafferty, the nation’s leading advocate for informed philanthropy. Her presentation is guaranteed to help you dramatically improve the quality of life in your community, and experience a deeper personal satisfaction in your charitable giving.
Attendees will also receive a copy of Rafferty’s newly released book, Smart Generosity: How to Make the Most of Your Charitable Giving, which provides a comprehensive guide to defining your personal, family, or corporate philanthropic focus.
Human Resources
Public Allies Arizona is now recruiting Partner Organizations for the 2008-2009 program year
Presented by: Public Allies Arizona
For more information: http://www.asu.edu/copp/nonprofit/asst/asst_pa_organizations.htm
Register at: http://www.asu.edu/copp/nonprofit/asst/asst_pa_organizations.htm
Do you have a project that you would love to implement, but lack the staff capacity or other resources to bring it off the shelf? Or maybe you have a program that would benefit from an innovative and enthusiastic young leader... Public Allies Arizona will place talented, diverse young adults in service to non-profits across the nonprofit community four-five days each week. These nonprofits - called Partner Organizations - are chosen based on their ability to provide the Ally with significant work experience, as well as their need for an innovative young leader who can help them take on a project they otherwise could not afford or infuse energy into an existing project.
ONE Nonprofit Employment Law Seminar
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2008
Time: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Goodwill of Arizona Corporate Center 2626 W. Beryl Ave. Phoenix
Fee: $50 per person for ONE member organizations. $75 per attendee for non-member guests
Presented by: ONE the Organization for Nonprofit Executives
For more information: http://www.oneaz.org/default.asp
Register at: Registration Link
Plan now to invite your Human Resources staff and join us for this second annual event. Come and learn the latest imperatives in the dynamic field of Employment Law from the expert employment law attorneys of Littler Mendelson.
Leadership
Generation Next Nonprofit Leadership Academy
Date: August 8, 2008 – May 8, 2009
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Fee: $500.00
Registration Deadline: 5 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2008
Presented by: ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation
For more information: http://www.asu.edu/copp/nonprofit/asst/asst_generation_next.htm call 602-496-0500 or e-mail nonprofit@asu.edu.
Register at: http://www.asu.edu/copp/nonprofit/asst/GenNextNLAapp.pdf
Seeing emerging nonprofit leaders who have
- Potential to advance to a leadership position in a nonprofit organization
- Nonprofit sector work experience
- Unique perspectives about issues facing the nonprofit sector
- A desire to commit time and talent helping nonprofits become world-class institutions
The Generation Next Leadership Academy is a cohort of the Valley’s top emerging nonprofit leaders, selected through a competitive process, to participate in a program that provides them the knowledge and tools needed to take on leadership roles within the nonprofit community. This 9-month program is comprised of best practice approaches to leading and managing nonprofits, from renowned professors and practitioner instructors at ASU as well as established nonprofit leaders from organizations that engage with the ASU Lodestar Center.
Legal Compliance
ONE Nonprofit Employment Law Seminar
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2008
Time: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Goodwill of Arizona Corporate Center 2626 W. Beryl Ave. Phoenix
Fee: $50 per person for ONE member organizations. $75 per attendee for non-member guests
Presented by: ONE the Organization for Nonprofit Executives
For more information: http://www.oneaz.org/default.asp
Register at: Registration Link
Plan now to invite your Human Resources staff and join us for this second annual event. Come and learn the latest imperatives in the dynamic field of Employment Law from the expert employment law attorneys of Littler Mendelson.
Marketing
There are no programs for this section at this time.
Networking
There are no programs for this section at this time.
Nonprofit Awards
Call For Nominations for the 2008 Business in the Arts Awards Breakfast
Presented by: Arts and Business Council of Greater Phoenix
For more information: contact Jeanette Thomas, Executive Assistant at (602) 234-4711 or by email: jthomas@artsbusinessphoenix.org
Download Guidline and Application: http://www.abcannualawardsbreakfast.org/
Nomination Deadline: Tuesday, July 8, 2008
2008 Business in the Arts Awards Breakfast
The Arts and Business Council of Greater Phoenix announces it is NOW accepting nominations for the 2008 Business in the Arts Awards Breakfast scheduled for August 20th, 2008.
Entries are being accepted for the following categories:
- Large Business Partner of the Year (1,000 or more employees)
- Mid-Size Partner of the Year (500-999 employees)
- Small Business Partner of the Year (up to 499 employees)
- Art Organization of the Year
- Arts Advocate of the Year
- Arts Board Member of the Year
24th Annual Philanthropy Awards Dinner
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Location: Camelback Inn, 5402 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale
Nomination Deadline: 5:00 pm on Friday, May 23, 2008
Presented by: AFP Greater Arizona Chapter
For more information: call 602-995-6120 or email mjust@beatitudescampus.org
Nomination Forms at: www.afpaz.org
In celebration of National Philanthropy Day, the AFP Greater Arizona Chapter will recognize Arizona’s finest volunteers and philanthropists at the 24th Annual Philanthropy Awards Dinner on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at the Camelback Inn.
Please take time to nominate an outstanding individual who serves our community through their dedication of resources, time and generosity. You may do so on behalf of your organization or in collaboration with another colleague. The rewards to your organization are many, including the opportunity to have your agency or special project showcased in the awards presentation video. The five major award categories are:
- Outstanding Philanthropist
- Outstanding Volunteer Fund Raiser
- Outstanding Corporation/Foundation
- Outstanding Media
- Outstanding Fundraising Professional
Nonprofit Basics
You & the Alliance
Date: Tuesday, August 19
Time: 10:00am - 10:30am (11-11:30 on the Navajo Reservation)
Location: Online
Fee: Free
Presented by: Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits
For more information: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=130
Register at: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=130
Do you have questions about the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits? Do you wonder what we do? Are you a member already, but need more information about our programs and benefits?
"Walk through" the Alliance during this 30-minute webinar. Alliance staff will answer your questions and connect you to the knowledge you need.
Don't fear the technology - if you have a telephone and an Internet connection that you can use at the same time, you have all the technology you need for this session. No software downloads, no training required.
Program Development
AZRAC Free Training
Presented by: Arizona Refugee Advancement Coalition Education Committee
For more information: http://azrac.org/home/
Request Training or become a member Contact : Phoenix: Joanne Morales, Co Chair, jemorales@cc-az.org Tucson : Ken Briggs, Co-Chair, Ken.Briggs@theirc.org
Does your company or organization work with refugees, entrants, special immigrants and asylees?
- Would you or your organization benefit from a formalized cultural training on how to effectively work with refugees, entrants, special immigrants and asylees?
- Are you interested in educating your community about refugees, entrants, special immigrants and asylees?
- Contact the AZRAC Education Committee! (Arizona Refugee Advancement Coalition)
The goal of the Education and Advocacy Committee is to educate service providers and communities in Arizona about refugees, their journey, and services and organizations that assist them. The Education Committee is also committed to appropriate services and ethics when working with refugees.
Strategic Planning
ENSTEP - Evolving Nonprofits Through Strategic Evaluation & Planning
Presented by: ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation
For more information: Jason Mistlebauer 602-496-0193 or jason.mistlebauer@asu.edu
A comprehensive internal and external approach to strategic planning and organizational capacity building
Has your organization changed, but your strategic plan remains the same? Help your organization evolve - apply to be part of the next ENSTEP cohort!
Volunteer Management
Make a Difference Community Grapevine Program
Need Volunteers?
We want to help. Our community Grapevine program is an online tool to help you recruit and manage your volunteers. With Community Grapevine, you can post volunteer needs to an online community of 15,000+! And, the best part about it is that there are interactive sign-up and management tools for both you and volunteers to use.
For more information: Contact stacy@makeadifference.org, 602-973-2212 x238
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