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Join the Southside Virginia Regional Technology Consortium on January 25, 2012, to learn about programs and resources for strengthening the nonprofit sector. Get access to funding resources, learning opportunities, and community support through ConnectSouthside.org.
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Southside Virginia Regional Technology Consortium January 25, 2012 Rebecca Eisenman, Manager of Online Services
Agenda Introductions Overview of Programs Q & A
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
Serving those who serve our communityHelping individuals and organizationsmaximize their work so they can more effectively solve the complex social challenges of our community
Nonprofit Resource Center • Information clearinghouse: 1,000+ books and reference material specific to nonprofit management • Funding Resources - online: • Foundation Center Directory Online • Virginia Grants Connection
Learning & Leadership “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
Connectsouthside.orgLocal – User generated information • Interactive website & web communications • Community Email Group • Weekly Update e-newsletter • One-Stop Shop for Funding Resources
Community Email Group A community forum for discussion of civic and nonprofit issues and activities affecting the Southside region.
Funding One-Stop • Grant Writing Tutorial– easy-to-use, online tool offering practical guidelines, tips and resources • Find Funding – listing of local, state and national funding opportunities • Reports & Data – listing of local, state and national data sites and current reports “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
Empowering community leaders to undertake and sustain work that assures a vibrant and strong community CONTACT US: www.connectsouthside.org or reisenman@scpartners.org (804) 458-6329 x2013