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Training and Connecting the Nonprofit Sector
in Greater Kansas City
Deadline Today! Philly Awards Honoring Excellence in Nonprofit Communications
2008 Philly Awards entry forms are now available! This year the Council will give awards in eleven categories. Also new this year – a discount if you submit more than one entry. Submission deadline is now Friday, September 5. Get more details and download the entry form.
Enter to Win a Free Ad in The Independent
The Council is now soliciting entries for Advancing Social Benefit, a monthly feature in which local nonprofits tell how a Council program or service has helped them do more for the clients and patrons they serve. Deadline is September 30. Learn more and download an entry form.
Now Taking Nominations for the 25th Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon
Don't miss this chance to recognize individuals and businesses that are making a difference for your organization. Nominations are due Wednesday, October 1, 2008 and will be taken in the following categories:
Philanthropist
Business Philanthropist
Volunteer
Nonprofit Professional
Download the Nomination Criteria, a list of Honorees Emeriti and the Nomination Form.
Registration now open for the 16th Annual Philanthropy Midwest Conference
Visit the special conference website www.philanthropymidwest.org for conference info and online registration.
Complete the 2008 Greater Kansas City Nonprofit Salary & Benefits Survey—Surveys still being accepted
Your participation in the 2008 Salary and Benefits Survey is essential! In order for the survey to achieve the highest level of accuracy, all Kansas City agencies must participate in the survey.
Agencies completing the survey receive a 50% discount off the purchase price. Download the Survey here
By including up-to-date, comprehensive data regarding salaries and benefits of Kansas City nonprofit professionals, this resource will prove invaluable in demonstrating how your agency’s compensation practices compare to those of similar agencies in Kansas City.
Council Classifieds
The place to donate, trade or sell items to and between nonprofit agencies.
Or post an announcement that your organization is looking to make a purchase, rent office space, etc.
Check it out now!
The Council, Nonprofit Communications Network and CANBE Create Formal Alliance
On January 1, 2008, the Council, NCN and CANBE became one organization – an act approved by the Boards of all three organizations and approved by the members of NCN and CANBE. A formal alliance between the Council, NCN and CANBE will allow us to:
Cut administrative costs
Reduce duplication of services
Increase the reach of these important capacity-building organizations.
Individuals with current memberships in NCN or CANBE will automatically become members of the Council on Philanthropy. Learn more about the alliance.
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Upcoming Educational Seminars
Your Nonprofit in the Facebook/MySpace World
Date and Time: Wednesday, September 10, 7:30 am to 10:00 am
Learn more and register.
Understanding Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Law and How It Relates to Professional Fundraisers
Date and Time: Thursday, October 2, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Learn more and register.
Fundraising Readiness: Are We There Yet?
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 8, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Learn more and register.
Understanding How Upcoming 990 Changes Affect Your Nonprofit
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 14, 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Learn more and register.
Next Boards of Tomorrow Training
Registration includes dinner each night and a book.
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 21 and 28, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Learn more and register.
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Upcoming Affinity Groups
Funders Forum
Open only to staff and volunteers of private, family, corporate and community foundations
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 23, 10:00 to 11:30 am
Learn more and register.
Corporate Citizenship Roundtable
Open only to community relations staff of for-profit businesses
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 23, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Learn more and register.
Intermediary Funders
For staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations that raise money to fund and/or lend to other organizations to help make them more effective service providers
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 1, 7:30 to 9:00 am
Discussion Topic: TBA
Learn more and register.
Faith-Based
Anyone who works or volunteers for a faith-based organization
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 1, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 pm
Discussion topic: The Challenge of Reaching Different Generations in Faith-Based Communities
Learn more and register.
Finance and Administration
May be of particular interest to former CANBE members; anyone involved in finance and administration
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 15, 7:30-9:30 a.m. am
Discussion Topic: Human Resources Issues
Learn more and register.
Communications
May be of particular interest to former Nonprofit Communications Network members; anyone involved in marketing and communication
Date and Time: Thursday, October 23, 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Discussion Topic:Marketing and Messaging Success Stories: Show & Tell
Learn more and register.
Executive Dialogue Series
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 21, 12:00-1:00 pm
Learn more.
Grantmakers in Aging
Open only to staff and volunteers of private, family, corporate and community foundations
Date and Time: November 18, 8:30-9:45am
Learn more.
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