Funding Opportunity
January 27th, 2010
The United Way of Greater Chattanooga is pleased to announce that Hamilton County agencies will receive $201,000 to supplement emergency assistance for utilities, rent, food and shelter for individuals and families during 2010.
The award was made by the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Other members of the Board include representatives from The Salvation Army; American Red Cross; United Jewish Communities; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. and United Way of America. A Local Board made up of social service agencies and volunteers from the community then determines how these funds are to be distributed among the local organizations that apply for funds. Under the terms of the award, local organizations chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) have an approved accounting system, 3) practice nondiscrimination, 4) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter services, and 5) private voluntary organization must have a voluntary board. Qualifying organizations are urged to apply.
For more information,
click here.
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TN Attorney General, Secretary of State, and CNM in Nashville Create NP Board Member GuideBook
January 19th, 2010
The TN Attorney General, Secretary of State and Center for Nonprofit Management in Nashville create "What Every Board Member and Officer Should Know: A Guidebook for Tennessee Nonprofits"
This publication explains the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit board members in Tennessee. Click on the link below to view:
/downloads/NonprofitGuidebook.pdf
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CNP Survey Comments/Questions
January 5th, 2010
We hope you had a great holiday season! To get back in the swing of things, we'll begin our blog for 2010 by responding to your comments and questions from our CNP Survey that wrapped up towards the end of 2009.
Question: Is there any possibility to get online access to the Foundation Directory?
Answer: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide online access to the Foundation Directory grant research database due to our agreement with the Foundation Center to keep it "within the four walls" of our building. There is a limited search you can do through the Foundation Center's main website, www.foundationcenter.org which provides basic contact information for foundations in your area. This website also has many resources regarding grant writing and nonprofit management include free webinars on a variety of topics.
Comment: When I was job hunting, it seemed like a lot of the job postings stay up after they are filled or are there for a long time after the stated deadline.
Response: Unless an organizations requests that a posting be removed, we typically do not take postings off the website. We have begun listing a closing date at the bottom of the description to help job seekers target employers who are actively seeking candidates. The job descriptions are left on the site to give those looking for a job in the nonprofit sector an idea of the type of positions available in the Chattanooga area.
Comment: In regards to question 11, "Do any of the follow effect whether or not you attend CNP workshops/events or utilize its services?"
- Driving to the CNP for noon events from Bradley County is difficult.
Response: The CNP has partnered with People for Care and
Learning and will be offering training sessions throughout
2010 in Bradley County for Bradley County nonprofits. Topics
and dates will be announced in the coming weeks.
- The cost of parking downtown is insane.
Response: The CNP is able to validate parking for 1/2
day (3hour) and full day workshops if participants park
in a Republic Parking garage or lot that is not prepay
and bring their ticket in with them to be stamped.
There are two garage very close to the CNP/UW building,
one directly behind the UW building on Cherry St
(Hamilton County Courthouse garage) and the other a
block further down Cherry St towards MLK
Ave. (SunTrust garage).
Feel free to comment with any questions/comments regarding CNP programming or suggested topic/speakers! Comments may take several minutes to appear online.
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Suggestions for XYZ Organization?
December 17th, 2009
In June, a local business man hosted a benefit concert and chose XYZ organization to be the beneficiaries. He presented a big cardboard check for $3500 and his staff filmed and photographed the check presentation. However, XYZ organization has not received copies of the photos or a real check. Several contacts have been made with his assistant, who states she is going to discuss it with him, but XYZ has yet to recieve a return call or any other communication from the business.
What suggestions do you have for XYZ organization? Have you been faced with a similiar situation?
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Funder's Roundtable Set for January 2010!
December 11th, 2009
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SAVE THE DATE!
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The CNP will host a Funders' Roundtable Discussion on January 28th from 2 pm to 4pm on: "Where are we now? The state of the region's nonprofit sector".
Hear representatives from local foundations and other nonprofit community leaders discuss trends, issues, strategies, and the continued impact the economy will have on funding of nonprofit missions. This event will also include information from several foundations on their funding focus for 2009, including their grant application protocols and deadlines.
Watch for registration details after the first of the year!
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Don't Miss
December 3rd, 2009
The Center for Nonprofits announces a special opportunity for social services, educational, and arts organizations and artists!
What: “Speed” Networking for Arts, Education and Social Service
When: December 9, 2009 9 – 11 am
Where: United Way Community Room
Our first speed networking event will provide the Arts Community an opportunity to interact and explore collaborative opportunities with the Social Services/Education Community.
This event is in itself collaboration with co-sponsors including: Education, Arts & Culture; Allied Arts of Greater Chattanooga; and the
United Way of Greater Chattanooga.
Purpose: To create an opportunity for the arts and social services/education communities to engage with each other, and explore mutually beneficial opportunities for collaborations.
Why Attend?
Artists and Arts Organizations: Showcase what you do and create interest in how it could be employed by the social services and education communities in providing services. Discover the needs of these communities as they relate to the arts.
Social Services/Educational Organizations: Gain ideas on how to incorporate arts into the provision of services, be inspired by examples of how other organizations have created real impact through the use of the arts. Explore the possibilities.
SPECIAL “BONUS” to all… Information on upcoming grant opportunities for arts and social services collaborations and programs * Announcements on upcoming special events, and the opportunity to receive priority status regarding those events * Information on national initiatives to bring the arts into social service and educational settings.
Format: Arts Organizations and artists will have the opportunity to set up a mini display or table (Limited to 20 arts organizations/artists.) Representatives from social services/educational organizations will move around the room (in an organized fashion, of course!) and visit each display. Both parties will have 5 minutes to exchange information, inspiration, and ideas, then (when signaled to do so) move on to the next display.
And yes, there will be food and refreshments!
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CNP is on Facebook!
November 20th, 2009
The Center for Nonprofits is now on facebook! Login and search for "center for nonprofits" and become a fan today!
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How do (they) help us.. Let us count the ways...
November 10th, 2009
At the CNP, we have the privilege of hearing every day how businesses in the region are serving and assisting nonprofits – not only monetarily, but through many other innovative and creative ways. Many times, these deeds go unheralded, and the greater community may not be aware of them.
We’d like to give you a chance to say “thanks”, as well as help us paint a composite picture of the depth of business support for nonprofits.
Please take a moment and tell us how your NPO has been helped or impacted by the support of business
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Fundraising- Art or Science?
November 6th, 2009
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The answer? Both! Successful fundraising truly is part art, part science. According to a an article posted on the Nonprofit Times website, a recently published book, The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Management, by Smith, Bucklin & Associates, Inc., states "the art lies in fostering relationships with people. The science focuses on the utilization of data, research and testing." To raise the effectiveness of nonprofits, the book provides a checklist for fundraisers that include:
- Clearly identify your mission and financial goals through a well-written Case for Support. Construct criteria and specific reasons that people and/or organization should give to you.
- Develop a realistic list of prospects and an action plan to approach these sources annually.
- Research potential funding sources and search for contacts to these funders.
- Remember that individuals give most of the money in America. Focus your attention on developing relationships with people.
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Are you Involved?
October 23rd, 2009
"ENGAGE" in Board and Volunteer Service
The Center for Nonprofits is hosting an event to bring the nonprofit community together with eager professionals and rising philanthropists in Chattanooga.
Come engage with members of the Young Professional Association of Chattanooga (YPAC), Chattanooga Technology Council, Public Relations Society of America...And many more!
When: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
5:30-7:30 pm, Business Casual
Location: Loose Cannon Gallery
800A Rossville Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37408
Appetizers and Cash Bar Available
RSVP: Sara Collier, 752-0329 saracollier@cnpchatt.org
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