April 24, 2012
Please see the below message reagarding a funding opportunity for our local nonprofits
On Behalf of the Adult & Family Services Commission:
Dear Community Partners,
The Nevada County Adult and Family Services Commission announces a Request for Funding (RFF) for County General Fund dollars to allow local nonprofit agencies an opportunity to provide creative, innovative and collaborative services for residents of Nevada County. A total of $15,000 County General Fund dollars has been allocated to support a single, one time only funded project subject to Board of Supervisors’ approval and fiscal resources. These funds are not intended to provide long-term support of a program and are not to be used to pay for administrative overhead costs. The same project cannot be funded for more than two consecutive (2) years. The RFF can be downloaded by visiting: http://www.mynevadacounty.com/nc/hhsa/dss/docs/ at the Department of Social Services website under News and Events. Or clicke HERE to take you directly to the document. The application deadline is 3:00 p.m. on May 16, 2012. For information or questions, contact Tamaran Cook at (530) 265-7160.
In an effort to reach as many community organizations as possible, we are asking our partners to help distribute this announcement. Please accept our apologies should you receive this announcement more than once.
April 4, 2012
The Registration deadline for “Turning Technology to Advantage: Using Social and Digital Media!” workshop is next week, Monday, April 9th.
This full day CNL workshop is scheduled for Friday, April 13th from 8:30a – 3:30pm at Wesley Hall in the United Methodist Church in Grass Valley.
Join the Center for Nonprofit Leadership and discover the many ways you can use social and digital media - for marketing purposes, to improve operations, better engage stakeholders and attract the next generation! In the first half of the day, John Kenyon, nationally recognized social media and nonprofit networking guru, will share lessons learned from his 20+ years helping nonprofits and also address the challenges and possibilities technology poses in the future. Bring your laptops for the second half where local communications and social media expert Jesse Locks will help you put your new knowledge to use.
Click to download the PDF Flier and registration form for completion with mail in payment or go to our website for more info and to complete the online registration form… Just scroll down to the registration button.
March 21, 2012
In this age of fast moving technology you probably wonder how you can best use it to advantage in your organization. Join the Center for Nonprofit Leadership and discover the MANY WAYS YOU CAN… including social and digital media for marketing purposes, to improve operations, better engage stakeholders and to attract the next generation.
In the first half of this workshop, John Kenyon, nationally recognized social media and nonprofit networking guru, will share lessons learned from his 20+ years helping nonprofits and also address the challenges and possibilities technology poses in the future. Bring your laptops for the second half of the workshop where local communications and social media expert Jesse Locks will help you put your new knowledge to use.
This full day CNL workshop: “Turning Technology to Advantage: Using Social and Digital Media!” is scheduled for Friday, April 13th from 8:30a – 3:30pm at Wesley Hall in the United Methodist Church in Grass Valley.
Register TODAY – Click to download the PDF Flier and registration form for completion with mail in payment or go to our website for more info and to complete the online registration form… Just scroll down to the registration button.
March 2, 2012
Registration deadline for “Slides and Ladders: Navigating Predictable Crises in the Nonprofit World!” workshop is around the corner.
You don’t want to miss this highly interactive morning, the deadline for registration is Tuesday, March 6th. Click to download the PDF Flier and registration form for completion with mail in payment or go to our website for more info and to complete the online registration form… Just scroll down to the registration button.
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Does your day sometimes feel like a game of Chutes and Ladders? One minute you are celbrating a great sucdcess, only to be hit by a crisis the next! Join CNL and Gail Johnson Vaughan with her new board game learning tool – “Slides and Ladders” and come away with a new found appreciation for and ability to deal with all those ups and downs we face daily!
This half day CNL workshop: “Slides and Ladders: Navigating Predictable Crises in the Nonprofit World!” is scheduled for Friday, March 9th from 8:30a – 12:00pm at Wesley Hall in the United Methodist Church in Grass Valley.
If you are a CNL member you can still enjoy the HUGE SAVINGS of the 2012 Season Pass. We can apply your dollars spent on the February workshop toward one or more 2012 Season Passes… contact Wendy for more details and save hundreds on this year’s workshop series.
February 17, 2012
The 2012 Funders Forum is coming up fast!
The Nevada County Funders Network is pleased to announce the Forum’s keynote speaker – Ana Acton of the Cal. Dept. of Rehabilitation.
To see the confirmed list of panelists for the forum and a description of workshops offered including a complete schedule, please click here. You may also register at the CNL website with the online registration form.
For questions, please contact Wendy Willoughby at 265-5600
February 13, 2012
Does your day sometimes feel like a game of Chutes and Ladders? One minute you are celebrating a great success, only to be hit by a crisis the next. Let’s face it, “chutes” happen and we all want to know how to navigate through them.
Join CNL and Gail Johnson Vaughan with her new board game learning tool – ”Slides and Ladders” and come away with a new found appreciation for and ability to deal with all those ups and downs we face daily!
This half day CNL workshop: “Slides and Ladders: Navigating Predictable Crises in the Nonprofit World!” is scheduled for Friday, March 9th from 8:30a – 12:00pm at Wesley Hall in the United Methodist Church in Grass Valley.
Register TODAY – Click to download the PDF Flier and registration form for completion with mail in payment or go to our website for more info and to complete the online registration form… Just scroll down to the registration button.
If you are a CNL member you can still enjoy the HUGE SAVINGS of the 2012 Season Pass. We can apply your dollars spent on the February workshop toward one or more 2012 Season Passes… contact Wendy for more details and save hundreds on this year’s workshop series.
January 23, 2012
New Reality of Nonprofit Funding
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Reception with regional foundations will follow from 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Holiday Inn Express, Grass Valley, CA
Come hear from regional funders, participate in workshops, network with peers, and develop a fresh look on how to position your organization to thrive in 2012.
Registration fee is $35 per person and includes reception. Click here to register.
Co-presented by CNL and other Nevada County organizations.
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January 20, 2012
CNL is happy to announce a cost savings program put in place expressly for the upcoming Kay Sprinkel Grace Fund Development Workshop on February 3rd.
Knowing the impact Kay can have our our local nonprofits, CNL wants to encourage as many board members and key staff to attend the “AAA” workshop as possible. Also realizing the realities of our economic times we have put together a “deal” for our member organizations.
If you buy 3 member registrations we will give you a 4th absolutely FREE. That means that each registration fee will be under $100 per person! Also, for those Season Pass organizations, each Season Pass held will count toward your 3 registrations.
To redeem, register with the online form or downloadable pdf and complete it for 4 attendees. When you submit your payment, pay only for 3. EXAMPLE – 4 attendees = $375 total!
The deadline for this offer is Friday, January 27th.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call or email CNL Administrator, Wendy Willoughby.
*Offer good only for CNL Member Organizations in good standing
January 10, 2012
Want to turn your organization into a Fund Development powerhouse? CNL has the workshop for YOU!
Join us for the first workshop of 2012 with world-renowned development consultant Kay Sprinkel Grace and learn her easy to implement method for engaging everyone in Fund Development. Here’s what folks say about her presentations:
“Fabulous presenter. Knowledgeable, engaging, great material: wish I had a week with her.”
“I certainly do now know why everyone speaks so highly of you! I thank you for inspiring me with your passion, knowledge and sense of humor.”
“The most meaningful part of the program for me was realizing the value of AAA and seeing that our board will embrace this as we go forward.”
This full day CNL workshop: “Ambassador, Advocate, Asker: Engaging Everyone in Fund Development!” is scheduled for Friday, February 3rd from 8:30a – 3:30p at Wesley Hall in the United Methodist Church in Grass Valley.
Whether this is your first time seeing Kay or you’ve been waiting for her return – you do not want to miss this one. Please don’t wait, this workshop is sure to be well attended. Register TODAY!
Click to download the PDF Flier and registration form for completion with mail in payment or go to our website for more info and to complete the online registration form… Just scroll down to the registration button.
If you are a CNL member we have SAVINGS FOR YOU! Check out the 2012 Season Pass and save hundreds on this year’s workshop series.
January 3, 2012
HAPPY NEW YEAR! And with it come new employment laws and requirements. Please visit the CalChamber website by clicking here to explore the laws passed in 2011 that are now in effect. Additionally, please click here to take you to an advisory regarding the National Labor Relations Board and their new posting requirements.
**CNL Disclaimer**
Note: Some of the information and laws highlighted in the above link to the CalChamber site may not apply to some nonprofit organizations due to the small size of their workforce while other employment related laws apply to all nonprofit organizations that employ one or more employees.
CNL does not offer nor provide legal advice. If you have questions as to the applicability or enforcement of any given law please contact an attorney who specializes in employment law for advice specific to your organization. Also keep in mind that in most situations legal advice or opinions on employment matters can only be competently rendered when related to specific factual situations.
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