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United Way Nonprofit Leaders Network

United Way Nonprofit Leaders Network. Nonprofits…. Offer resources, programs and social services Provide advocacy on important issues Provide cultural experiences Provide volunteer opportunities Monitor government and business practices Create building blocks for economic development.

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United Way Nonprofit Leaders Network

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  1. United WayNonprofit Leaders Network

  2. Nonprofits… • Offer resources, programs and social services • Provide advocacy on important issues • Provide cultural experiences • Provide volunteer opportunities • Monitor government and business practices • Create building blocks for economic development

  3. Planning • Structure • Effective, Measureable Programming based on identified need • Capacity • Funding • Chase the Money • OR • Chase the Mission

  4. How is Capacity Defined? • Strong Board Development • Consistent Strategic Planning • Efficient Resource Development • Ongoing Staff & Volunteer Development • Effective Marketing & Communications • Relevant Outcome Measurement • Applied Legal Responsibility • Financial Accountability & Structure • Strategic Alliances

  5. Top Ten Things Funders Care About • Measureable Results/Outcomes • Strong Board of Directors • Effective volunteer & in-kind management • Sustainability of both organization & program • Qualified program staff • Measureable Marketing & Communications • Fiscal and legal policies and controls • Short and long-term plans • Collaboration, partnership and strategic alliances • Why the organization chose to seek funding from them

  6. United Way’s Nonprofit Leaders Network is focused on increasing the capacity of the local nonprofit sector in order to enhance their ability to deliver effective and sustainable services that improve the quality of life in our community.

  7. Provide Technical Assistance to Promote Capacity and Sustainability • Consultations & Retreats • Nonprofit Resource & Online Libraries • Monthly Networking Speaker Series • Capacity Assessment & Survey • Grant Proposal Consultation & Review • Research Assistant

  8. Increase Use and Knowledge of Technology Tools and Resources • Volunteer Connection • Foundation Center’s Online Database • Zoomerang • Nonprofit Links • Nonprofit Research • Board Bank/Nonprofit Job Opportunities • New Technology Room

  9. Facilitate and Promote Communication, Collaboration and Partnership • Nonprofit Leaders Networking Meetings • Nonprofit Leaders List-Serv • Collaborative Grant Opportunities • Collective Purchasing Program • Shared Media List • Annual Celebration Luncheon • Economic Impact Study • Leaders Circles

  10. Identify and Provide Educational Opportunities • Train the Trainer • Nonprofit Management & Leadership Certifications • Human Services Certificate • Grantsmanship Certification • Quarterly Workshops

  11. What’s new in 2009? • Economic Impact Study • Technology Room • Social Entrepreneurship • Collective Event Publicity

  12. The Website… http://www.nplnetwork.org My contact information: tiffany@unitedwayofhcm.org 276-638-3946

  13. Thank you!

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