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Tips on Securing Sponsors
We all seek sponsors, whether for events, workshops, conferences, activities or services. The business community is glad to oblige – just keep in mind that there has to be a good fit or both parties to mutually benefit from the investment of the sponsor. Most business will state clearly on their Websites or in their annual reports what exactly they like to support in the community: kids, education, cultural activities or otherwise.
The surest way to get those sponsorship dollars is to find a good fit, make the case to the company and then prove that the investment did in fact benefit the company. Read the full article for
a dozen tips for getting your target business to invest and then to continue in a longer-term relationship with your organization.
First Lady Inspires Giving at Community Action Event
Community Action hosted its 15th annual Celebration of Community Spirit Awards Banquet on May 9th at the Oregon Zoo. The event recognizes businesses and partners who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the organization and its mission to help low-income families thrive. Nearly 240 guests were on hand to honor JD Fulwiler Insurance, Roger Gahlsdorf and NW Regional Education Service District. The highlight of the evening was a keynote address by State of Oregon’s First Lady, Cylvia Hayes. To View Full Article
Tax Aide for Josephine and Douglas County's
Tax-Aide is in full swing preparing taxes for the 2011 year, providing service to over 3,000 low/moderate income, seniors and disabled In Douglas and Josephine counties. For over 35 years, AARP Tax Aide & RSVP have been providing FREE tax preparation to low-income and senior resident of Josephine County, in Douglas County the AARP Tax Aide Program has partnered with RSVP for 39 years. Josephine and Douglas County Tax Assistance Resource List
Background Checks Could Result in Discrimination
The EEOC found that Pepsi’s background check policy discriminated against African American job candidates. Pepsi’s old policy screened out applicants who had been arrested but never convicted, applicants convicted for minor offenses, and applicants convicted decades earlier. The EEOC found that the policy violated Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which prohibits any form of employment discrimination based on race, gender, national origin, and other protected categories. Though the policy itself was not necessarily meant to be discriminatory, its use effectively resulted in discrimination. EEOC/Pepsi settlement and how it could affect your hiring policies.
Joining Ventures with Other Like Noprofits
As many nonprofits continue to struggle to find adequate funding and resources, strategic collaboration with another organization can provide a way to pool assets and support – rather than compete with – one another. The general rule is that nonprofit organizations may engage in "joint ventures" with others, nonprofits or otherwise, provided that the joint venture "activity" is consistent with the charity's exempt purpose and does not result in any private benefit. Read how you could share a business, a building or other project.
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The Surprising Cost of Interruptions
You get in the zone. You're firing off e-mails, working on a proposal, inputting data - on top of your game - and then it happens. Someone waltzes into your office, distracts you and all that momentum just shriveled up like your balloon just got poked with a pin. Learn more about The High Cost of Interruptions
Creating a Coalition
Many of you, no doubt, are members of some kind of coalition. By harnessing the voice, experience, resources and passion of several organizations and individuals, a coalition can be a powerful method to reach a common goal. Read more about Creating a Coalition
National ROMA Training and Certification
GCAA is inviting you to the application process to become a Nationally Certified Trainer to support the implementation of Results Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA) practices in the CSBG network thruought the country. Full Posting on Website
