The document provides information about building partnerships between nonprofit organizations and employee volunteers. It discusses seminar objectives, defines partnerships, outlines standards for partnership excellence, and provides five steps to begin successful partnerships. It also covers understanding your own organization and the needs of partner organizations, identifying common interests, planning the work, and agreeing on roles. The document provides worksheets, case studies, and additional resources on developing and managing effective partnerships.
The document summarizes a discussion between organizational leaders about building capacity in the not-for-profit sector. Key points discussed included exploring more partnerships with other non-profits, focusing on revenue growth over just cost cutting, and standardizing metrics for measuring performance. Suggestions for action included clarifying board member roles and responsibilities, strengthening relationships with government and private funders, and promoting a better understanding of the not-for-profit sector.
The document provides information on starting a non-profit organization, including common myths about non-profits, the basic steps to start one, and types of non-profits. It discusses that non-profits are not prohibited from making a profit, addresses the size and scope of the non-profit sector, and explains that non-profits work in many areas beyond just charity. The document also provides tips on program development, applying for 501c3 tax-exempt status, and alternative ways to pursue social goals besides starting a new non-profit.
The document provides biographical information about the authors of the National Fund Sustainability Guide, Loh-Sze Leung and Lisa Soricone. Loh-Sze Leung has experience as the executive director of SkillWorks, a $30 million funder collaborative in Boston, and now works as an independent consultant specializing in workforce development, philanthropic initiatives, and nonprofit management. Lisa Soricone serves as associate research director at Jobs for the Future, helping evaluate programs that help adults succeed in community college. The guide aims to provide National Fund leaders and partners with a framework for achieving sustainability in their collaborative work.
The document provides information about Michael Randolph and his consulting firm that provides services to strengthen nonprofit organizations and communities. The summary includes:
1) Michael Randolph is an experienced community development consultant who founded a nonprofit consulting firm that provides services such as grant writing, program development, strategic planning, and organizational development to strengthen nonprofits and communities.
2) The firm operates out of offices in Tampa, Baltimore and New York, and provides specialized services tailored to meet client needs through documents, workshops and presentations.
3) The consulting firm has helped obtain over $25 million in grants and created 72 new nonprofits, while Michael Randolph has over 20 years experience in community development.
PartnerFunding: Building Social Enterprise RelationshipsEmma Bush,EdD
Nonprofits that understand how to innovate will achieve the impossible. As organizations face complex challenges, a vital element that will help them improve processes, grow funding and scale-up, is quality partnerships and collaborations. This presentation is part of a organization change clinic for social enterprises. Contact details included.
Ron Ansd Jeff Compile 2 Chicago Christian Industrial LeagueJeffery Massey
The document summarizes an audit of the Chicago Christian Industrial League (CCIL) conducted by a group of students. [1] The CEO, Judy McIntyre, discussed CCIL's 100-year history of helping the homeless and their current challenges around funding and advocacy in a tough economic climate. [2] Key issues identified include the need to develop new donor relationships, improve client data collection, and use technology and strategic planning to strengthen development efforts. [3] While funding is a major concern, CCIL remains committed to its mission and serving the community.
This document discusses the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. It covers key topics such as fiduciary duties of care and loyalty, financial oversight, mission perpetuation, and ensuring an inclusive board culture. The presentation emphasizes that a diverse board that fosters inclusion is an intelligent board that can help an organization serve its community effectively. Boards must commit to embedding organizational values of diversity and empowering underrepresented leaders.
15 Partnership Principles for Interprofessional Education NetworksStefanus Snyman
Effective partnerships require clear principles and guidelines to function properly. They must have strong leadership through a facilitator or team, a shared purpose and vision, and clearly defined objectives and goals. Partners must build relationships based on trust, openness and mutual understanding, focusing on their common goals rather than differences. Wide participation, ongoing skills development, and recognition that partnership is a continuous process are also important. Effective partners represent their own organizations while also advocating for the partnership.
The document summarizes a discussion between organizational leaders about building capacity in the not-for-profit sector. Key points discussed included exploring more partnerships with other non-profits, focusing on revenue growth over just cost cutting, and standardizing metrics for measuring performance. Suggestions for action included clarifying board member roles and responsibilities, strengthening relationships with government and private funders, and promoting a better understanding of the not-for-profit sector.
The document provides information on starting a non-profit organization, including common myths about non-profits, the basic steps to start one, and types of non-profits. It discusses that non-profits are not prohibited from making a profit, addresses the size and scope of the non-profit sector, and explains that non-profits work in many areas beyond just charity. The document also provides tips on program development, applying for 501c3 tax-exempt status, and alternative ways to pursue social goals besides starting a new non-profit.
The document provides biographical information about the authors of the National Fund Sustainability Guide, Loh-Sze Leung and Lisa Soricone. Loh-Sze Leung has experience as the executive director of SkillWorks, a $30 million funder collaborative in Boston, and now works as an independent consultant specializing in workforce development, philanthropic initiatives, and nonprofit management. Lisa Soricone serves as associate research director at Jobs for the Future, helping evaluate programs that help adults succeed in community college. The guide aims to provide National Fund leaders and partners with a framework for achieving sustainability in their collaborative work.
The document provides information about Michael Randolph and his consulting firm that provides services to strengthen nonprofit organizations and communities. The summary includes:
1) Michael Randolph is an experienced community development consultant who founded a nonprofit consulting firm that provides services such as grant writing, program development, strategic planning, and organizational development to strengthen nonprofits and communities.
2) The firm operates out of offices in Tampa, Baltimore and New York, and provides specialized services tailored to meet client needs through documents, workshops and presentations.
3) The consulting firm has helped obtain over $25 million in grants and created 72 new nonprofits, while Michael Randolph has over 20 years experience in community development.
PartnerFunding: Building Social Enterprise RelationshipsEmma Bush,EdD
Nonprofits that understand how to innovate will achieve the impossible. As organizations face complex challenges, a vital element that will help them improve processes, grow funding and scale-up, is quality partnerships and collaborations. This presentation is part of a organization change clinic for social enterprises. Contact details included.
Ron Ansd Jeff Compile 2 Chicago Christian Industrial LeagueJeffery Massey
The document summarizes an audit of the Chicago Christian Industrial League (CCIL) conducted by a group of students. [1] The CEO, Judy McIntyre, discussed CCIL's 100-year history of helping the homeless and their current challenges around funding and advocacy in a tough economic climate. [2] Key issues identified include the need to develop new donor relationships, improve client data collection, and use technology and strategic planning to strengthen development efforts. [3] While funding is a major concern, CCIL remains committed to its mission and serving the community.
This document discusses the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. It covers key topics such as fiduciary duties of care and loyalty, financial oversight, mission perpetuation, and ensuring an inclusive board culture. The presentation emphasizes that a diverse board that fosters inclusion is an intelligent board that can help an organization serve its community effectively. Boards must commit to embedding organizational values of diversity and empowering underrepresented leaders.
15 Partnership Principles for Interprofessional Education NetworksStefanus Snyman
Effective partnerships require clear principles and guidelines to function properly. They must have strong leadership through a facilitator or team, a shared purpose and vision, and clearly defined objectives and goals. Partners must build relationships based on trust, openness and mutual understanding, focusing on their common goals rather than differences. Wide participation, ongoing skills development, and recognition that partnership is a continuous process are also important. Effective partners represent their own organizations while also advocating for the partnership.
The document outlines 10 key steps for starting an NGO: 1) establish purpose/vision/goals, 2) establish initial board of directors, 3) seek legal expertise, 4) choose a name, 5) write articles of incorporation, 6) draft bylaws, 7) register the organization, 8) hold initial board meeting, 9) set up accounting system, and 10) develop a fundraising plan. Additional steps include hiring staff/volunteers, promoting the NGO in the community, acquiring supplies, obtaining insurance, and holding orientations. The process requires dedication and an organized, strategic approach to effectively establish an NGO that can benefit its target community.
This document summarizes a research article that explores the organizational factors that allowed BRAC, a large NGO in Bangladesh, to become a sustainable social enterprise. The researchers conducted a case study of BRAC to evaluate its organizational strategy and ability to maintain its values as an NGO while operating social enterprises. Key findings were that BRAC addressed social and client needs through its unique model and strategy. Visionary leadership and competent management also helped BRAC become financially sustainable while continuing its social mission. The study provides insights into how other NGOs can establish social enterprises, especially in contexts with informal economies and unstable political systems.
On October 19, 2015, he participated in the Houston chapter of Project Management Institute’s Ready for Reading: Project Management Day of Service. This event promoted an increase in literacy, and was held at the University of St Thomas. The two main tasks included: discuss and diagnose a critical challenge that the nonprofit is facing, and then scope out a project that could help the organization address and overcome that issue…
The annual report summarizes ESCC's activities and accomplishments in 2009. Despite challenges from the recession, ESCC provided capacity-building services to more nonprofits, completing over 80 projects and increasing its volunteer base to over 100. Key accomplishments included partnering with organizations like Cincinnati Public Schools, Freestore Foodbank, and Talbert House to provide strategic planning, leadership development, and other consulting services. The report highlights ESCC's mission, programs, projects, donors, and goals to continue empowering nonprofits through affordable consulting services.
The document summarizes the goals and activities of the CEO Club, which began as a student club but is now a nonprofit organization called Associação Ready to Win. The CEO Club aims to promote entrepreneurship in Portugal through three main pillars: fostering entrepreneurship via events and workshops, identifying opportunities and entrepreneurs, and creating strategic partnerships to help entrepreneurs overcome obstacles. It provides support to initiatives, ideas, projects and helps entrepreneurs in their early stages.
A New Look At Executive And Trustee Leadershipmichaeleguillot
The document discusses leadership challenges facing nonprofit executives and trustees, including undefined roles, unrealistic expectations, and uninformed decision making. It suggests that while much has been said about leadership, the study of it is still new and there is no agreement on what defines good leadership. The document proposes that executives and trustees need to behave differently by focusing more on leadership than management, initiating projects rather than just reacting, and collaborating across sectors. Small steps like developing new executive and trustee roles, building relationships, and focusing on investment returns rather than donations could help nonprofits succeed in their missions.
This document discusses the importance of nonprofit boards engaging in advocacy and outlines a campaign called "Stand for Your Mission" to promote board advocacy. The key points are:
1. Nonprofit boards have a legal right to advocate for their missions through activities like educating policymakers, but many boards are not taking advantage of this opportunity.
2. The "Stand for Your Mission" campaign aims to increase awareness of the power of board advocacy and change norms so advocacy is expected of all board members.
3. The campaign provides resources to help boards start advocacy discussions, understand legal guidelines, and share their stories to promote the importance of board engagement in advocacy.
Global Brotherhood through PMI Chapters - Lohore & Memphis Chapter collab...Saji Madapat
This document outlines a case study of a collaboration between the Project Management Institute (PMI) chapters of Memphis, Tennessee and Lahore, Pakistan. The partnership's mission is to promote peace through cultural understanding and economic development. Initial areas of focus include exchanging information, mentorship programs, and providing project management services. Goals include developing relationships between communities in different countries and creating opportunities for cultural and economic growth. Both chapters are committed to sharing resources to strengthen the partnership over time.
The Stand for Your Mission campaign is a challenge to all nonprofit decision-makers to stand up for the organizations they believe in by actively representing their organization’s mission and values, and creating public will for positive social change.
This document summarizes a presentation on leadership for a new era in nonprofits. It discusses how leadership needs to change to address today's complex operating environment. Some of the key points made include: leadership must be shared between the board and executive director through a strong partnership; the board needs to become more diverse, strategic, and accountable; and culture and values must be central to the organization. An effective board for the future requires clarifying roles, engaging in learning, and asking big questions about impact and sustainability.
The document provides information and guidance on starting a nonprofit organization in Texas. It discusses 3 questions to consider before starting a nonprofit, the steps to create a nonprofit corporation in Texas including filing articles of incorporation, registering for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, registering for franchise and sales tax exemption, and developing bylaws. It also outlines nonprofit governance structures including the roles and responsibilities of the board of directors and chief executive officer/executive director.
This document provides an overview of nonprofits for 501 Commons consultants. It defines key terms like mission and discusses how nonprofits evaluate success differently than for-profits. It also covers important distinctions between for-profits and nonprofits like how profits can be used. The document outlines different levels of formality for organizations from informal groups to incorporated nonprofits to tax-exempt nonprofits. It identifies common nonprofit challenges such as those related to boards, staffing, funding, time, and volunteers. Finally, it provides some statistics about the nonprofit sector.
Nonprofit Advocacy: Lobbying and Election-Related Activities for 501(c)(3)s4Good.org
Many nonprofits often desire certain legislative and public policy changes by our legislators and publicly elected officials to help further or achieve their charitable missions. Nonprofits, however, often avoid advocating for such changes because the IRS rules regarding nonprofit advocacy tend to be complex and commonly misunderstood. 501(c)(3) organizations in particular are often unsure or unaware of which advocacy activities are permissible and which advocacy activities may jeopardize their tax-exempt status. Additionally, nonprofit advocacy and compliance with IRS regulations is a common hot topic for other groups such as the media, public, and authorities, especially during election years. Given the increased attention and scrutiny to nonprofit lobbying and election-related activities that is to be expected this year, 501(c)(3) organizations would greatly benefit from becoming knowledgeable about nonprofit advocacy rules.
Dr. David Kolzow is President of Team Kolzow Inc., which provides economic development consulting services. He recently served as the Chair of the Department of Economic Development & Planning at the University of Southern Mississippi for four years. He has close to 40 years of consulting experience in site selection, real estate development planning, and community economic development. His past clients include numerous communities, states, and some of the largest land developers in the nation.
About the Stand for Your Mission CampaignBoardSource
The Stand for Your Mission campaign is a challenge to all nonprofit decision-makers to stand up for the organizations they believe in by actively representing their organization’s mission and values, and creating public will for positive social change.
Letter of confirmation of policy conferenceJacob Adams
The document is a letter inviting the recipient to attend the annual "Best Practices in Policy Development" conference at Utah Valley University on November 7, 2008. The conference will focus on information technology policies and procedures and include a keynote speech by the Chief Information Officer for the Utah Board of Regents. In the afternoon, participants will share research on best practices in policy management and engage in an open dialogue about IT policies at their institutions.
This letter confirms a phone conversation between paralegals from opposing law firms regarding a tenant-landlord dispute between Sandy Manajar and Albert Tenant. The parties agree that Tenant's lease ended on May 31, 2013 and neither provided proper notice to renew the lease. However, they disagree on issues such as whether Tenant properly cleaned the apartment before vacating, when notice was provided and keys returned, and whether Tenant received proper credit for repairs completed during the tenancy including installing new doors. The letter states that further discovery will be conducted to resolve the discrepancies in the clients' accounts.
Violence in Venezuela has increased significantly in the last 15 years under the government led by Hugo Chavez and now Nicolas Maduro. Impunity, a failing prison system, lack of crime prevention, and politicization of the police and judiciary have led to skyrocketing crime rates. Armed paramilitary groups supported by the government proliferate illegal weapons and act with impunity, further exacerbating violence. Experts argue the government's policies have prioritized ideology over effective solutions and security, worsening the crisis.
This document provides an overview of biomie and Damir Agic's work developing hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) technology. It describes Agic's childhood and interest in engineering, his vision in 1997 to save the world, and his work from 2007-2010 developing HTC reactor designs alone in his basement. It details the HTC/HTK process discovered by Friedrich Bergtius in 1913, and Agic's development of standard biocoal. The document also reviews Germany's past use of synthetic gasoline produced from coal and competitors' failed efforts developing biofuels, setting the stage for Agic's HTC technology.
The document is seeking art donations from the Austin art community for the 3rd Annual CulinART Gala on March 11, 2010 to benefit the Wright House Wellness Center. The gala will feature a fantasy theme of "Nature's Labyrinth" explored through the four natural elements of water, air, earth, and fire as well as humanity. Donated artworks will be juried and included in auctions with winning artists receiving exhibition opportunities. Donations of artworks valued between $200-1000 are requested to be submitted by February 18th for inclusion in the event.
The US Department of Labor is making $6 million available in grants to state workforce agencies to expand longitudinal workforce data systems. The goal is to help states develop or enhance systems that track individuals' participation in workforce programs over time and can be linked to education data. States without systems must develop them within three years, while those with partial or comprehensive systems should expand data collection and improve linkages and analysis. Key requirements for applicants include demonstrating partnerships across agencies, ensuring privacy protections, and developing agreements to share and integrate workforce and education data for research and reporting purposes.
This document proposes partnering with cultural heritage organizations to create a web-based site for them to engage online. It discusses developing a prototype project with the Westport Historical Society called "Uncovering Westport" that allows users to explore the town through different historical eras and themes on an interactive map. The goal is to engage communities and allow organizations to create and maintain a web presence using open-source tools like Wordpress, Google Maps, Flickr, and YouTube without needing significant funds or expertise. A workplan for the prototype is outlined focusing on key moments in Westport's history to draw on living community memories.
The document outlines 10 key steps for starting an NGO: 1) establish purpose/vision/goals, 2) establish initial board of directors, 3) seek legal expertise, 4) choose a name, 5) write articles of incorporation, 6) draft bylaws, 7) register the organization, 8) hold initial board meeting, 9) set up accounting system, and 10) develop a fundraising plan. Additional steps include hiring staff/volunteers, promoting the NGO in the community, acquiring supplies, obtaining insurance, and holding orientations. The process requires dedication and an organized, strategic approach to effectively establish an NGO that can benefit its target community.
This document summarizes a research article that explores the organizational factors that allowed BRAC, a large NGO in Bangladesh, to become a sustainable social enterprise. The researchers conducted a case study of BRAC to evaluate its organizational strategy and ability to maintain its values as an NGO while operating social enterprises. Key findings were that BRAC addressed social and client needs through its unique model and strategy. Visionary leadership and competent management also helped BRAC become financially sustainable while continuing its social mission. The study provides insights into how other NGOs can establish social enterprises, especially in contexts with informal economies and unstable political systems.
On October 19, 2015, he participated in the Houston chapter of Project Management Institute’s Ready for Reading: Project Management Day of Service. This event promoted an increase in literacy, and was held at the University of St Thomas. The two main tasks included: discuss and diagnose a critical challenge that the nonprofit is facing, and then scope out a project that could help the organization address and overcome that issue…
The annual report summarizes ESCC's activities and accomplishments in 2009. Despite challenges from the recession, ESCC provided capacity-building services to more nonprofits, completing over 80 projects and increasing its volunteer base to over 100. Key accomplishments included partnering with organizations like Cincinnati Public Schools, Freestore Foodbank, and Talbert House to provide strategic planning, leadership development, and other consulting services. The report highlights ESCC's mission, programs, projects, donors, and goals to continue empowering nonprofits through affordable consulting services.
The document summarizes the goals and activities of the CEO Club, which began as a student club but is now a nonprofit organization called Associação Ready to Win. The CEO Club aims to promote entrepreneurship in Portugal through three main pillars: fostering entrepreneurship via events and workshops, identifying opportunities and entrepreneurs, and creating strategic partnerships to help entrepreneurs overcome obstacles. It provides support to initiatives, ideas, projects and helps entrepreneurs in their early stages.
A New Look At Executive And Trustee Leadershipmichaeleguillot
The document discusses leadership challenges facing nonprofit executives and trustees, including undefined roles, unrealistic expectations, and uninformed decision making. It suggests that while much has been said about leadership, the study of it is still new and there is no agreement on what defines good leadership. The document proposes that executives and trustees need to behave differently by focusing more on leadership than management, initiating projects rather than just reacting, and collaborating across sectors. Small steps like developing new executive and trustee roles, building relationships, and focusing on investment returns rather than donations could help nonprofits succeed in their missions.
This document discusses the importance of nonprofit boards engaging in advocacy and outlines a campaign called "Stand for Your Mission" to promote board advocacy. The key points are:
1. Nonprofit boards have a legal right to advocate for their missions through activities like educating policymakers, but many boards are not taking advantage of this opportunity.
2. The "Stand for Your Mission" campaign aims to increase awareness of the power of board advocacy and change norms so advocacy is expected of all board members.
3. The campaign provides resources to help boards start advocacy discussions, understand legal guidelines, and share their stories to promote the importance of board engagement in advocacy.
Global Brotherhood through PMI Chapters - Lohore & Memphis Chapter collab...Saji Madapat
This document outlines a case study of a collaboration between the Project Management Institute (PMI) chapters of Memphis, Tennessee and Lahore, Pakistan. The partnership's mission is to promote peace through cultural understanding and economic development. Initial areas of focus include exchanging information, mentorship programs, and providing project management services. Goals include developing relationships between communities in different countries and creating opportunities for cultural and economic growth. Both chapters are committed to sharing resources to strengthen the partnership over time.
The Stand for Your Mission campaign is a challenge to all nonprofit decision-makers to stand up for the organizations they believe in by actively representing their organization’s mission and values, and creating public will for positive social change.
This document summarizes a presentation on leadership for a new era in nonprofits. It discusses how leadership needs to change to address today's complex operating environment. Some of the key points made include: leadership must be shared between the board and executive director through a strong partnership; the board needs to become more diverse, strategic, and accountable; and culture and values must be central to the organization. An effective board for the future requires clarifying roles, engaging in learning, and asking big questions about impact and sustainability.
The document provides information and guidance on starting a nonprofit organization in Texas. It discusses 3 questions to consider before starting a nonprofit, the steps to create a nonprofit corporation in Texas including filing articles of incorporation, registering for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, registering for franchise and sales tax exemption, and developing bylaws. It also outlines nonprofit governance structures including the roles and responsibilities of the board of directors and chief executive officer/executive director.
This document provides an overview of nonprofits for 501 Commons consultants. It defines key terms like mission and discusses how nonprofits evaluate success differently than for-profits. It also covers important distinctions between for-profits and nonprofits like how profits can be used. The document outlines different levels of formality for organizations from informal groups to incorporated nonprofits to tax-exempt nonprofits. It identifies common nonprofit challenges such as those related to boards, staffing, funding, time, and volunteers. Finally, it provides some statistics about the nonprofit sector.
Nonprofit Advocacy: Lobbying and Election-Related Activities for 501(c)(3)s4Good.org
Many nonprofits often desire certain legislative and public policy changes by our legislators and publicly elected officials to help further or achieve their charitable missions. Nonprofits, however, often avoid advocating for such changes because the IRS rules regarding nonprofit advocacy tend to be complex and commonly misunderstood. 501(c)(3) organizations in particular are often unsure or unaware of which advocacy activities are permissible and which advocacy activities may jeopardize their tax-exempt status. Additionally, nonprofit advocacy and compliance with IRS regulations is a common hot topic for other groups such as the media, public, and authorities, especially during election years. Given the increased attention and scrutiny to nonprofit lobbying and election-related activities that is to be expected this year, 501(c)(3) organizations would greatly benefit from becoming knowledgeable about nonprofit advocacy rules.
Dr. David Kolzow is President of Team Kolzow Inc., which provides economic development consulting services. He recently served as the Chair of the Department of Economic Development & Planning at the University of Southern Mississippi for four years. He has close to 40 years of consulting experience in site selection, real estate development planning, and community economic development. His past clients include numerous communities, states, and some of the largest land developers in the nation.
About the Stand for Your Mission CampaignBoardSource
The Stand for Your Mission campaign is a challenge to all nonprofit decision-makers to stand up for the organizations they believe in by actively representing their organization’s mission and values, and creating public will for positive social change.
Letter of confirmation of policy conferenceJacob Adams
The document is a letter inviting the recipient to attend the annual "Best Practices in Policy Development" conference at Utah Valley University on November 7, 2008. The conference will focus on information technology policies and procedures and include a keynote speech by the Chief Information Officer for the Utah Board of Regents. In the afternoon, participants will share research on best practices in policy management and engage in an open dialogue about IT policies at their institutions.
This letter confirms a phone conversation between paralegals from opposing law firms regarding a tenant-landlord dispute between Sandy Manajar and Albert Tenant. The parties agree that Tenant's lease ended on May 31, 2013 and neither provided proper notice to renew the lease. However, they disagree on issues such as whether Tenant properly cleaned the apartment before vacating, when notice was provided and keys returned, and whether Tenant received proper credit for repairs completed during the tenancy including installing new doors. The letter states that further discovery will be conducted to resolve the discrepancies in the clients' accounts.
Violence in Venezuela has increased significantly in the last 15 years under the government led by Hugo Chavez and now Nicolas Maduro. Impunity, a failing prison system, lack of crime prevention, and politicization of the police and judiciary have led to skyrocketing crime rates. Armed paramilitary groups supported by the government proliferate illegal weapons and act with impunity, further exacerbating violence. Experts argue the government's policies have prioritized ideology over effective solutions and security, worsening the crisis.
This document provides an overview of biomie and Damir Agic's work developing hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) technology. It describes Agic's childhood and interest in engineering, his vision in 1997 to save the world, and his work from 2007-2010 developing HTC reactor designs alone in his basement. It details the HTC/HTK process discovered by Friedrich Bergtius in 1913, and Agic's development of standard biocoal. The document also reviews Germany's past use of synthetic gasoline produced from coal and competitors' failed efforts developing biofuels, setting the stage for Agic's HTC technology.
The document is seeking art donations from the Austin art community for the 3rd Annual CulinART Gala on March 11, 2010 to benefit the Wright House Wellness Center. The gala will feature a fantasy theme of "Nature's Labyrinth" explored through the four natural elements of water, air, earth, and fire as well as humanity. Donated artworks will be juried and included in auctions with winning artists receiving exhibition opportunities. Donations of artworks valued between $200-1000 are requested to be submitted by February 18th for inclusion in the event.
The US Department of Labor is making $6 million available in grants to state workforce agencies to expand longitudinal workforce data systems. The goal is to help states develop or enhance systems that track individuals' participation in workforce programs over time and can be linked to education data. States without systems must develop them within three years, while those with partial or comprehensive systems should expand data collection and improve linkages and analysis. Key requirements for applicants include demonstrating partnerships across agencies, ensuring privacy protections, and developing agreements to share and integrate workforce and education data for research and reporting purposes.
This document proposes partnering with cultural heritage organizations to create a web-based site for them to engage online. It discusses developing a prototype project with the Westport Historical Society called "Uncovering Westport" that allows users to explore the town through different historical eras and themes on an interactive map. The goal is to engage communities and allow organizations to create and maintain a web presence using open-source tools like Wordpress, Google Maps, Flickr, and YouTube without needing significant funds or expertise. A workplan for the prototype is outlined focusing on key moments in Westport's history to draw on living community memories.
This document provides instructions for international organizations to open a corporate account with Guaranty Trust Bank (Gambia) Ltd. Applicants are instructed to submit an account opening application form along with supporting documents, including a letter of authority from the head of the mission or parent organization and identification documents for account signatories. The application requests information about the organization and key contact persons. It also addresses resolutions to authorize the account and certify the accuracy of the provided information. Finally, the document includes a section for bank use to record which documentation has been obtained or deferred from the applicant.
This document contains a visitor application for a U.S. Forest Service international exchange program. It requests biographical information such as name, date of birth, citizenship, contact details, emergency contacts, and residential history. It also requests information about the applicant's occupation, employer, program details including dates and location, funding sources, dependents, insurance, and intellectual property rights. The applicant agrees to terms regarding their participation, maintaining legal status, health insurance coverage, responsibility for taxes and bills, reporting requirements, and addressing changes by signing the document.
This document provides guidance on strategic planning and grant writing for nonprofit organizations. It discusses identifying long and short term goals, defining the organization's direction and population served. It also addresses evaluating staff strengths and weaknesses, and the roles and responsibilities of the executive director and board of directors. Finally, it outlines the key components of a short grant proposal, including defining the program, citing need through statistics, history of the organization, budget details, and evaluation criteria.
This document provides instructions for international organizations to open a corporate account with Guaranty Trust Bank (Gambia) Ltd. Applicants are instructed to submit an account opening application form along with supporting documents, including a letter of authority from the head of the mission or parent organization and identification documents for account signatories. The application requests information about the organization and key contact persons. It also addresses resolutions to authorize the account and certify the accuracy of the provided information. Finally, the document includes a section for bank use to record which documentation has been obtained or deferred from the applicant.
26744270 Amcv2220 Joint Proposal With Globe LetterheadRashida Amahtullah
This document provides guidance on strategic planning, writing short and full grant proposals, and evaluating grant writing success. It discusses identifying organizational goals, assessing staff and board strengths, documenting community needs, outlining project methods and budgets, and evaluating project impact. The document aims to help organizations strengthen grant applications by developing strategic plans and addressing common proposal elements.
This document is a seed order form for the 2014 Free Seeds Program run by the University of Rhode Island Outreach Center. It lists various flower, herb and vegetable seed varieties that can be ordered for a $0.20 per packet handling fee, with a March 15th deadline. The form provides instructions on order limits of 200 individual packets or 10 packets per surprise mix, and notes that substitutions may occur depending on seed availability. It also specifies that orders can only be mailed within New England.
The document discusses the need for the Biomie project. It notes that society is currently dependent on fossil fuels like mineral oil, but these resources will eventually disappear. Existing green energy technologies still rely on parts made from mineral oil. The Biomie project aims to develop a "new green chemistry" to replace mineral oil, starting with the production of Standard Biocoal from biomass. This would allow the creation of biofuels, chemicals and materials identical to those currently made from fossil fuels and mineral oil. The project seeks to establish a circular production process with no waste, establishing a sustainable alternative to replace disappearing fossil resources.
This document provides instructions for opening a sole proprietorship corporate current account with Guaranty Trust Bank (Gambia) Ltd. [1] It outlines the required documentation which includes completing application forms, providing references, and supplying documents like certificate of incorporation and identification documents. [2] The application form requests customer and reference information as well as a declaration. [3] The mandate and resolution form authorizes the bank to operate the account and conduct transactions, outlines persons authorized to operate the account, and provides a next of kin contact.
This document provides guidance on strategic planning, grant writing, and summarizing a proposal for a nonprofit organization called CASA that aims to promote permanency planning for children. It discusses assessing an organization's long and short-term goals, staffing needs, and developing a concise grant proposal that establishes need, goals, methods, budget, and evaluation plan for a project in 3 pages or less.
17571315 Managing Organizations And People Kelloggs Case StudyRashida Amahtullah
This document provides details about an individual assignment submitted by a student named Anum Ali with student number 002478. The 2500 word paper was submitted on January 5, 2009 for the subject "Managing Organizations and People 2" and was analyzed using Deming's 14 points. The paper includes an application of Deming's 14 points to Kellogg's, an analysis of Kellogg's strategic planning approach, and advantages of Kellogg's strategic planning. Tables and figures are included to support the analysis.
The document provides an overview of renewable energy markets and development in several Middle Eastern and North African countries. For Saudi Arabia specifically, it notes that the country has ambitious targets to install 54GW of renewable energy by 2032 in order to reduce domestic oil consumption and free up oil for exports. Saudi Arabia is establishing competitive procurement processes to develop utility-scale renewable energy projects for the first time. However, many questions remain around how the country will implement and regulate its plans to transition to renewable sources of energy.
Google Web Toolkit 1.5 Presentation Web Creative CommonStéphane Liétard
Présentation GWT en ligne
Support de formation GWT en version 1.5. Vous pouvez le consulter en ligne. Ce support est proposé sous licence Creative Commons.
This document provides an overview and instructions for starting a successful nonprofit organization. It discusses defining nonprofits, conducting a needs assessment, developing a mission statement and branding. It also covers creating a business plan, policies and procedures, legal filings, fundraising strategies, board development, using social media and connecting with other organizations in the community. The instructor has over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector and guides students through each step of launching a nonprofit.
In our daily lives, we engage in a variety of community environments. At work, at
home, on vacation—wherever we may be, we can be engaging in and with a group.
These communities may consist of our co-workers, neighbors, family, or another
gathering of individuals with a common connection.
Building Collaborative Relationships Final2ChrisBruhl
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Building Partnerships That Work: Nonprofit and Community OutreachKristin Messerli
Companies who want to reach today’s young and diverse buyers must have a community strategy. With 75% of household growth is projected to come from minority segments over the next five years, it is important to be active in these communities. Additionally, Millennials and Generation Z are either in or approaching their first home buying experience and are much more likely to choose providers that are associated with a social cause (Cone Communications).
This session will cover the basics on building nonprofit partnerships that are long lasting and effective for business growth. Participants will learn:
- How to identify and build the right community partners
- How to develop strong relationships through networking and communication
- How to convert community outreach initiatives into a new channel of sales and recruitment
Best Practices for Realtor Associations 2009JWL Associates
An updated version of an earlier presentation, based on the NAR Best Practices publication from several years ago. The slide presentation is intended as a basis for a free-flowing discussion of ideas for achieving maximum customer service in five management areas. Prepared for the Coastal Association of Realtors Annual Leadership Conference.
Cultivating Corporate Nonprofit Partnerships the Right WayUniVoIP
The document summarizes a webinar about cultivating corporate nonprofit partnerships. It provides an agenda for the webinar which includes speakers introducing various types of partnerships between corporations and nonprofits. The webinar discusses how to find the right partner, secure partnerships, and ways UniVoIP partners with nonprofits such as providing technology, promoting success stories, and volunteerism.
Epilife Consulting Inc. provides educational training and program development services to help organizations achieve their community engagement objectives. Their vision is to advance the global community's purpose and their mission is to help organizations through quality services. They offer organizational development, project development, training and publicity benefits to build stakeholder relationships, brand recognition, and social impact.
This document discusses key components for building a strong business community: vision, leadership, workforce, infrastructure, resources/education, and support. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between community members, entrepreneurs, and leaders to develop a shared vision for the future. Sections provide discussion prompts and activities to help communities assess their current strengths and weaknesses in each area, and identify ways to work together to better meet the needs of local businesses and attract new ones. The overall message is that a united, engaged community is vital for ensuring business success and growth.
Strategic Partnership Boards in Local Government A misnomer or real spaces fo...Noel Hatch
Strategic partnership boards in local government aim to enable collaborative working to address public issues. However, these boards may be more bureaucratic than collaborative.
Two case studies of strategic boards in the UK - Health and Wellbeing Boards and Local Strategic Partnerships - demonstrate some common issues. These boards often lack clear purpose, have duplicative membership, and do not engage partners strategically.
Effective collaboration requires a shared vision and mutual reinforcement between partners. It also needs strong leadership, community engagement, and backbone support to coordinate efforts. Statutory boards can find it difficult to balance formal processes with collaborative ways of working.
This document summarizes a lecture on stakeholder engagement. It discusses stakeholder theory, mapping stakeholders, and engaging middle managers. It provides examples of mapping stakeholders and prioritizing them based on their power, support, legitimacy, and urgency. The document outlines six phases for embedding corporate responsibility and provides key lessons for senior managers, such as clarifying roles and responsibilities and encouraging frank engagement. It also gives brief examples of companies that effectively engaged stakeholders, such as SAB Miller, Anglo American, and Nestle.
#ChapterLove: Collaborating at All LevelsBillhighway
Showing your chapters some love is a winning strategy for driving engagement at all levels of your organization. Why? Because chapters create the stickiest type of member interactions—local engagement. Join us to learn simple ways you can show your chapters some love and help address the often contentious National-chapter relationship woes.
This document provides a practical guide for companies to bring purpose to their organization for a competitive advantage in talent acquisition and retention. It discusses defining an organizational purpose beyond profit, focusing on positive impact and personal growth. Research shows purpose-driven companies have better talent outcomes such as more/higher performing employees who stay longer. The guide provides advice on using purpose to improve strategic clarity, innovation, motivation, transformation, and partnerships. It also discusses how purpose strengthens consumer brands by appealing to shared values and building trust with customers.
A GOOD PARTNERSHIP SCHEME STARTS WITH IDENTIFYING THE RIGHT PARTNERS
Does the proposed partnership benefit both?
Is the partnership aligned with both partners strategies?
Do both partners have complimentary concerns, target areas or key programme users?
Do any of the exiting programmes match with each other?
TIP: Design the philanthropic partner profile to your programme / organisation with all key characteristics involved (Beliefs, values, passions, connecting life experiences, causes priority)
A common question we receive from schools and youth organisations is “How do we successfully embed RSE into our student activities?” - particularly when it comes to overcoming financial obstacles. Our Top 5 Tips for successfully embedding Relationships & Sexuality Education will give you the answers you need to get things moving.
This document summarizes a webinar about creating effective annual reports for nonprofits. The webinar discusses the purpose of annual reports, key components to include, how to highlight social impact metrics, tailoring reports to specific donor types, effective marketing strategies, and how donor management systems can help track relevant data. The presenter emphasizes including impact metrics, stories of transformation, financial performance, programs, and clear calls to action to motivate donors and raise more funds.
This document provides an overview of the structure and responsibilities of Organizing for Action (OFA) chapters and teams. It describes that OFA uses a three-level structure of state, chapter, and team levels to organize volunteers. Chapters are responsible for coordinating teams in their area and executing larger campaigns, while teams focus on local organizing actions. The document outlines the typical roles and responsibilities at the chapter and team levels, and describes the process of developing chapters and teams through different phases as they take on more complex roles and leadership responsibilities over time.
Keys to successful community collaboration (1)KristynDavis
Collaborating with your community is more important now than it ever has been before. Get together with your employees and customers virtually to find innovative ways to work and solve issues.
This document summarizes a presentation on building strong corporate partnerships. It provides an agenda for the presentation which includes discussions on the quality of corporate partnerships, corporate and nonprofit views, maximizing partnership opportunities, and best practices. It also includes examples of traditional and integrated partnership models between corporations and nonprofits. The presentation aims to provide guidance to nonprofits on understanding corporate objectives and leveraging nonprofit assets to drive win-win partnerships.
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This document is an enrollment form for contractors and vendors to join Columbia Gas of Virginia's Trade Ally Program. To participate, applicants must provide: a signed agreement, certificates of insurance, a completed insurance data request form, a completed territory zip code form, copies of licenses, and contact information. The form collects business information and asks applicants to check off the zip codes in Columbia Gas of Virginia's service territory where their company provides sales, installation, or service work. Completed forms should be returned to the specified address or emailed.
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The document outlines Damir Agic's work developing biomass-to-energy technologies called BIOMIE and HTC/HTK. It describes Agic's childhood interest in science and engineering. In 2007, Agic began independently developing HTC/HTK reactor technologies to produce biocoal from biomass as a replacement for fossil fuels. After perfecting the process, Agic proposed the concept of BIOMIE as a new green energy and chemistry industry. The document discusses Agic's meetings with political leaders in Germany and Russia to advance cooperation on BIOMIE technologies. It presents Agic's vision of BIOMIE enabling a global transition to a sustainable post-fossil fuel economy and
This document contains an interview between Nodji Mbaigoto, a student studying environmental policy and management, and Albertine Harris, an activist and artist who supports environmental nonprofit organizations. Harris discusses their background in environmental education and activism. They chose to work in the environmental field to care for the planet and all living things. Harris finds work with nonprofits supporting peace and the environment. Their current role involves office management, activism, and art in support of an environmental nonprofit. The most important issues are building peace, fighting corruption, and providing aid. Harris collaborates with other organizations and advises students to exchange ideas with those working globally to rebuild and care for the planet.
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