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2008 Fred Lindner Prize Nominations being accepted now until 8/24/08

Tue, 06 May 2008 08:42:37 -0700

Start: 05/06/2008 - 08:00

End: 08/24/2008 - 17:06

Nominations are being accepted for The Fred Lindner Prize: the prize will include a $5,000 investment in an exceptional individual who is defying expectations by channeling his or her creativity and talent to address critical social problems at the local, regional, or national level. The winner will also be able to choose the organization of his or her choice to receive an additional $5,000.

Applications are available on this website or contact Carol Eschner at 414-291-7500 ext. 256.

Today, thousands of people in the second half of life have opened up a next chapter of innovation, productivity, and creativity, and, in the process, have transformed our communities and our country. They are living proof that aging does not mean stagnation and decline.

The winner will be effective and action-oriented innovator who has launched this initiative after his or her 50th birthday. He or she may be working in nonprofits, government, or for-profit organizations devoted to tackling the hardest challenges of our time: homelessness, social justice and human rights, violence, poverty and hunger, health, education, and the environment, to name a few.

He or she will be making his or her impact in many different ways. The winner may be a social innovator who has started a new organization; a catalyst for change whose innovative approaches have transformed an existing organization; or a grassroots activist playing a leadership role in improving communities or advancing a cause. And he or she will hold the promise of even greater accomplishments in the future.

ORIENTATION EXPRESS for the CEO

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:35:03 -0700

Start: 07/23/2008 - 09:00

End: 07/23/2008 - 11:00

This special session of Orientation Express highlights the roles and responsibilities of the Board and defines the Executive Director's role in the Board orientation process. The class is designed to help the Executive Director work with the Board to build a strong organization, attract and recruit effective Board Directors, and ensure that governance responsibilities are fulfilled.

Presenter: Bud McKonly
Bud is a former Executive Director, recently retired from a 34-year career with the American Red Cross. Bud helped the Red Cross in southeastern Wisconsin build a strong and effective Board of Directors.

Location: Boardstar, 2212 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee

$35 registration fee / $30 for BoardStar members.
Reserve your seat today!

Building Effective Nonprofit-Business Partnerships

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:36:07 -0700

Start: 07/24/2008 - 09:00

End: 07/24/2008 - 16:00

Forward-looking nonprofits are utilizing partnerships and collaborations with businesses to advance their missions. This workshop will provide an in-depth look at proven nonprofit-business partnership models that can increase your organization's influence, enhance service delivery and quality, improve community visibility, and raise funds. The workshop will feature presentations, case studies, small group work projects, and completion of planning worksheets to increase your partnership building knowledge and skills.

Presenter:Frank Martinelli, The Center for Public Skills Training.

Location: UW Madison Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St, Madison

Continuing Education Units offered: 0.6 CEU. Cost: $150
Registration:Online or By phone: 608-262-2451; TTY 265-2370
Questions: Contact Kathy Berigan at 800-442-4617 or kberigan@dcs.wisc.edu

Worry-Free Advocacy: Understanding the Rules of Nonprofit Advocacy and Election-Related Activity

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:50:36 -0700

Start: 07/29/2008 - 09:00

End: 07/29/2008 - 16:00

Presented by: Alliance for Justice and the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee
During this one-day workshop for nonprofit managers, staff and volunteers, Alliance for Justice attorney-trainers will teach you the rules so that you can answer questions such as:

~ What is lobbying?
~ How much can our 501(c)(3) lobby?
~ What are the state rules and regulations we need to be aware of?
~ What types of election-related activity can our 501(c)(3) engage in?

Held at: Aurora Family Services, 3200 West Highland Boulevard, Milwaukee

Fee: $55 before July 15th - $70 after July 15th. Registration fee includes all workshop materials and lunch.

For more information and to register, please visit:
http://www.afj.org/for-nonprofits-foundations/workshops-and-events/worry-free-advocacy-for-nonpro-1.html

Questions? Please contact Jasmeet Sidhu at 202-822-6070 or Jasmeet@afj.org.

Leadership Diversity: How Does Milwaukee’s Nonprofit Sector Rate?

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:44:49 -0700

Start: 07/30/2008 - 08:30

End: 07/30/2008 - 11:00

Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

FORUM ON THE NONPROFIT SECTOR
Leadership Diversity: How Does Milwaukee’s Nonprofit Sector Rate?
Milwaukee Center for Independence
2020 West Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI

Please join us at this Forum as we review and discuss the implications of a new research report that examines the diversity of Milwaukee’s nonprofit leadership.

This study reveals important aspects of Milwaukee’s nonprofit leadership diversity, including race/ethnicity, gender, age and more. For more information and to register visit the following link

Measuring Performance: Organizational Dashboards

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:01:01 -0700

Start: 08/12/2008 - 17:30

End: 08/12/2008 - 19:30

Offered by BoardStar--To ensure that the organization fulfills its mission and goals, the Board must recognize problems before they become urgent, identify the root causes of issues, and keep the organization on course. This workshop will provide nonprofit Board leaders with an intuitive visual assessment tool, which outlines program statistics and outcomes. These dashboards can be shared with funders, the community, and other important stakeholders.
$40/ $35 members
Presenter: Mary Unkel
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Register Today

READY, SET, SERVE!

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:30:24 -0700

Start: 08/18/2008 - 17:30

End: 08/18/2008 - 17:30

An introduction to nonprofit service
Nonprofit service is a path with many benefits, both personal and professional. By learning about the nonprofit sector and how to get involved in your community, you will find many opportunities to volunteer your time and talents. Whether or not you have been down this path before, this session will provide you with a better understanding of the nonprofit sector and opportunities for Board and committee service.

$35 fee includes training, manual and light supper.
Members receive $5 discount on this session.

Presenter: Mary Wacker
Location: Boardstar, 2212 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee

Register Today