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ARTICLES/BOOKS TO READ Conflict of interest may be more than financial… Masako, Jan “Nonprofit Conflict of Interest: A 3-Dimensional View,” Blue Avocado July 6, 2010
GRANTS AND CONTESTS Strong Communities Competition is to identify innovative projects and ideas that engage citizens to steer change and build strong communities AMOUNT: 5,000 (3 awards; 8 finalists to go to Denver to meet with leaders in field) DEADLINE: August 11, 2010 MORE INFO
The Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is encouraging workforce agencies to partner with public libraries to extend their career and employment services to job seekers and unemployed workers. Read more about this initiative in an IMLS announcement
GRANTS and CONTESTS Healthy Living Grant (American Medical Association) Apply under one of three categories: nutrition/physical fitness project that includes a least one nutrition objective and at least one physical activity objective, alcohol, substance abuse and smoking prevention or violence prevention (anti-bullying, domestic violence–with a focus on providing a safe environment for children), suicide prevention, [...]
FUNDRAISING EVENTS Partner with local artists or put local celebrities to work in fundraisers such as these: Paint a chair fundraiser OR Decorate a doll fundraiser OR have them decorate the cover of a book (a blank one or a ‘book sale’ item). Then auction them off at fantastic prices (of course, after they have been displayed at [...]
ARTICLES/BOOKS TO READ Pamela’s Grantwriting Blog lists “Six Critical Things to Look for in a Foundation’s 990 for Successful Grant Funding.” Pamela recommends looking up a foundation’s 990. For free access to 990’s, go to Guidestar or check out NOZA (can search by location and assets!)
Online Fundraising Learn how to fundraise with Foursquare.