The document summarizes services provided by a nonprofit organization to strengthen the nonprofit sector in the Southside community. The organization provides an information clearinghouse with reference materials on nonprofit management, online funding resources, and a librarian specialist to assist with research. It also offers learning and leadership development programs. Additionally, the organization runs a community forum website to discuss civic and nonprofit issues in the region. The overall goal is to empower community leaders to undertake work that ensures a strong, vibrant community.

1. Fostering a strong Southside community through developing and strengthening the nonprofit sector A community supported program of the Appomattox Regional Library System Major funding provided by The Cameron Foundation and the John Randolph Foundation

3. Core Services

4. Information clearinghouse : 1,000+ books and reference material specific to nonprofit management Funding Resources - online : Foundation Center Directory Online Virginia Grants Connection Librarian Specialist on-hand full time to provide guidance on research tools and resources

6. Learning & Leadership

7. “ The session offered great metrics and concepts which enable me to more adequately evaluate our organization.” -- Fundraising for Your Small Nonprofit “… helped me better understand my role and responsibilities as a member of the board of my organization.” -- Building Blocks for Nonprofit Boards “ Folks who were not here missed out!” –- Succession Planning Learning & Leadership

8. ConnectSouthside.org

11. A community forum for discussion of civic and nonprofit issues and activities affecting the Southside region.

12. “ I’ve been working on a federal grant proposal the past few weeks and I was thrilled to find all of the stats & needs assessment data I needed on the ConnectSouthside reports section. ” Marion Werkheiser Executive Director, The Phoenix Project ConnectSouthside.org

14. Empowering community leaders to undertake and sustain work that assures a vibrant and strong community CONTACT US: www.connectsouthside.org [email_address]