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End of Summer Soiree: Resource Roundup and Networking 6:00-6:50 Drinks, Food, Mix n’ mingle

End of Summer Soiree: Resource Roundup and Networking 6:00-6:50 Drinks, Food, Mix n’ mingle 6:50-7:00 Introduction and Welcome! 7:00-7:20 Alison McCaffree, Washington Nonprofits 7:20-7:40 Dave Forrester, 501 Commons

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End of Summer Soiree: Resource Roundup and Networking 6:00-6:50 Drinks, Food, Mix n’ mingle

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  1. End of Summer Soiree: Resource Roundup and Networking 6:00-6:50 Drinks, Food, Mix n’ mingle 6:50-7:00 Introduction and Welcome! 7:00-7:20Alison McCaffree, Washington Nonprofits 7:20-7:40 Dave Forrester, 501 Commons 7:40-8:00Joel Meyers, Resource Roundup, AIGA, Why work with nonprofits? 8:00-8:45 “Hivemind Networking” 8:45-9:00 Raffle-mania!

  2. www.washingtonnonprofits.org

  3. The Power of Nonprofits Alison McCaffree 9/24/14

  4. 58,495

  5. Nonprofit State Association Building a strong, collaborative network of nonprofits serving Washington communities through advocacy, education and capacity building.

  6. Nonprofit Diversity

  7. Nonprofit Revenuein Washington $32,900,000,000 2.2 x

  8. An Economic Force Source: John’s Hopkins Report: Holding the Fort: Nonprofit Employment during a Decade of Turmoil

  9. Network Levels • National • State • Local Field Specific Associations Local Networks, Neighborhoods, Individual Nonprofits

  10. Cross Sector Work Collective Impact Nonprofit Business Work across sectors Government

  11. MAPS Nonprofits specializing in the prevention and treatment of substance abuse Contact Rick Anderson for more information (rick@washingtonnonprofits.org)

  12. If Nonprofits had more influence… How would the world be different?

  13. www.501commons.org

  14. Our Story Nonprofits need solid technology, sound planning, and robust administrative systems. They also need engaged boards, supported staff, and sustainable funding. 501 Commons’ programs and services support organizations so they have what they need to make a world of difference. • 501 Commons' mission is to boost the capacity of nonprofit organizations to thrive over the long term and effectively serve the community.

  15. Back Office Support Leadership Development & Training Consulting Services Comprehensive Capacity Building Organization Capacity Building & Sector Impact Programs Information & Referral Services Service approach based on 501 Commons “5 Elements of a Healthy Nonprofit” & Nonprofit Ecosytem Model (The Giving Practice 2009)

  16. Technology Services & Consulting Technology assessment | Technology strategy and planning | Data management | Online communications | IT infrastructure

  17. Deep Dive (cohort model) Multiple organizations in cohort More than one staff from each organization 2 volunteer consultants facilitate & support a planning process Volunteers are available to support action steps as identified in the plan

  18. Tech Volunteerism • Building upon Deep Dive experience • Focus is on planning and strategy • Goal is to supplement staff consulting with volunteer consulting

  19. Resource Roundup TechSoupwww.techsoup.org (discounted software, articles, planning, toolkits, community) Net2 www.netsquared.org(local tech meetups, how-to blog, articles, project support) Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) www.nten.org(events, education, community) Nonprofit Tech for Good www.nptechforgood.com(blog, seminars – everything nonprofit tech) Idealware www.idealware(resources, articles, reports about software for nonprofits) Idealist www.idealist.org(connecting volunteers with nonprofits, events, blogs) Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) www.ssireview.org(e-zine with lots of forward thinking articles, interviews, podcasts) The Bridgespan Group www.bridgespan.org(services, articles, seminars, advice for accelerating social impact) McKinseywww.mckinsey.com (services, articles about improving leadership including nonprofits) Foundation Strategy Group (FSG)www.fsg.org (services, articles, initiatives, resources) Collective Impact Forum www.collectiveimpactforum.org (community, resources, events, initiatives) Shared Value Initiative www.sharedvalue.org (driving shared value strategies to increase impact)

  20. AIGA Seattle Design for Good American Institute of Graphic Artists A national movement to ignite, accelerate and amplify design-driven social change Design for good is an important movement in the global design community, but what exactly does it mean and how can you become a part of it? How does design thinking come into play when it comes to solving social problems? How can you make an impact and still make a living? We are starting the conversation here in Seattle and want to invite you to become a part of it. Come to our first Design for Good event on October 15th! http://bit.ly/design4good http://seattle.aiga.org/designforgood

  21. Why Nonprofits? Don’t assume nonprofits can’t fund technological efforts. They certainly can and they are committed to it. Nonprofits are prioritizing funding for technology projects more and more every year. We can help them____________________ Directly affect social change Find innovative solutions to complex problems Become even more technically savvy Make better strategic decisions Become innovators and game changers Working with nonprofits is ___________________ Rewarding, which increases job satisfaction Making a difference in our community, in the world Improving the social sector Helping the environment Building awareness of social and environmental challenges

  22. Hivemind Networking Network, network and network Nonprofits choose technical issue, challenge, or interest Place in card holders Techies and nonprofits gather around tables and discuss 8:45 RAFFLE-MANIA!

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