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'Needle-Moving Community Collaboratives'

jeancohoon — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:38:00 GMT

This article from The Bridgespan Group provides "a promising approach to addressing America's biggest challenges" such as high school dropout rates, youth unemployment, and teen pregnancy.

'An Executive Director's Guide to Financial Leadership'

jeancohoon — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:26:00 GMT

This article in The Nonprofit Quarterly looks at "an important distinction between financial management and financial leadership."

Transactions - Transformations - Translations

jeancohoon — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:15:00 GMT

This report from the USC Program for Environmental and Regional Equity provides "Metrics that Matter for Building, Scaling, and Funding Social Movements."

'Rhode Island Nonprofits At-a-Glance'

jeancohoon — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:05:00 GMT

Rhode Island Nonprofits At-a-Glance, a 2011 report from the Initiative for Nonprofit Excellence, provides an overview of our state's nonprofit organizations, including number of nonprofits, primary locations, overall budget and asset size of all organizations, as well as a breakdown by service areas.

Check out our newest resource: The Exchange

jeancohoon — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:43:00 GMT

The Nonprofit Resource Exchange is an online resource for nonprofits that have something to share and those that are looking for a shared resource. We’ve created some resource categories and definitions, but it’s up to you to be creative around what you have and what you need.

‘Realizing the Potential of Multi-Service Organizations’

jeancohoon — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:39:00 GMT

This article from The Bridgespan Group examines how nonprofits that provide services across multiple categories “are uniquely positioned to provide…holistic help.”

'Finding Your Funding Model'

jeancohoon — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:53:00 GMT

This article from Stanford Social Innovation Review offers "four guidelines (that) provide a road map for leaders to identify and develop the right funding model for their organization."

'Extreme Makeover: Nonprofit Board Edition'

jeancohoon — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:28:00 GMT

This article from Bridgestar (originally printed in the July 2011 GuideStar newsletter) provides a nonprofit version of the popular ABC show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, asking if your organization is a makeover candidate.

'Transition to New Leadership: The First 1,000 Days'

jeancohoon — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:02:00 GMT

This article from BoardSource looks at leader transitions to reveal "if differences emerged when the leader crossed sector lines (from for -profit to nonprofit), came from another organization, or changed roles in the new position."

'Finding the way through data, discipline & dialogue'

jeancohoon — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:04:00 GMT

Nonprofit Finance Fund presents this four-page case study of the hopeFound, an organization "dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness in the greater Boston area...hopeFound used NCF's findings as the spark to transform into a sustainable nonprofit achieving more social impact than ever before."

'Strategies for Changing Your Organization’s Culture'

jeancohoon — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:44:00 GMT

This article from Bridgestar notes, "Transforming a nonprofit organization…means evaluating how the existing organization’s culture might positively or negatively influence the change that needs to take place—and then working to adjust the culture, as needed, so that it supports the change.” Read the full article.

'The Challenge of Organizational Learning'

jeancohoon — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:59:00 GMT

This article from the Stanford Social Innovation Review looks at "the hard work of organizational learning: the intentional practice of collecting information, reflecting on it, and sharing the findings, to improve the performance of an organization." Download "The Challenge of Organizational Learning"

‘Next Generation Organizations: 9 Key Traits’

jeancohoon — Wed, 18 May 2011 12:19:00 GMT

The authors of this paper from CompassPoint Nonprofit Services “draw our picture of the ‘next generation organization’ – the nonprofit that embodies new ways of pursuing mission impact.” Download Next Generation Organizations and the accompanying self-assessment tool.

'Beyond Financial Oversight: Expanding the Board's Role in the Pursuit of Sustainability'

jeancohoon — Wed, 18 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT

This article from The Nonprofit Quarterly explains, "Sustainability encompasses both financial sustainability...and programmatic sustainability..." Read Beyond Financial Oversight.

'Starting Off on the Right Foot: How to Establish a Good ED-Board Relationship'

jeancohoon — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:13:00 GMT

This paper from The Bridgespan Group outlines what three CEOs and two board chairs did "to ensure their organization's CEO-board relationships worked from the day the new CEO stepped into his or her role."

'The Emerging Fourth Sector'

jeancohoon — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:59:00 GMT

This executive summary from Fourth Sector Network looks at "a new sector of organizations at the intersection of the public, private, and social sectors."

2011 Nonprofit Collaboration and Shared Services Forum, Friday, March 18, 8:30-3:00, Providence Marriot, Orms Street, Providence

jeancohoon — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:42:00 GMT

Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 15

See links below for more information about the forum.
2011 Collaboration Orientation
Conference Agenda
Roundtable Descriptions

Insights for leaders of youth-serving organizations

jeancohoon — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:11:00 GMT

What factors are critical to the growth of youth-serving organizations? Read what the Bridgespan Group learned in this white paper, "Four Pillars of Growth for Youth-Serving Nonprofits."

Daring to Lead 2011: a national study of nonprofit executive leadership

jeancohoon — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:45:12 GMT

Nonprofit CEOs/executive directors (EDs) are invited to participate in this national study of nonprofit leadership. The results of earlier studies have resulted in major foundation initiatives supporting executive directors, succession planning, and emerging leaders. Add your voice to Daring to Lead 2011.

Getting Social Media Right: A Short Guide for Nonprofit Organizations

jeancohoon — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:19:01 GMT

This 10-page guide from The Bridgespan Group explores the "Seven C's" of social media: Cause, Communication, Community, Collaboration, Costs, Capital, and Competition to help nonprofits learn to use social media that creates value for the organization.

New: an overview of the Initiative for Nonprofit Excellence

jeancohoon — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:19:23 GMT

Download this eight-page brochure that provides an overview of the Initiative's programs.

From the GuideStar Nonprofit Resource Center: Automatic revocation of tax exempt status

jeancohoon — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:21:10 GMT

"Time is running out for small nonprofits facing loss of tax-exempt status because they have not filed Form 990-N or Form 990-EZ for three consecutive years, The deadline of the IRS's one-time filing relief program is October 15, 2010...To regain tax-exempt status, they will have to apply to the IRS all over again, a process that can take several months and requires payment of fees." Learn more and access GuideStar and IRS resources.

Directory of Rhode Island Nonprofits

jeancohoon — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:15:04 GMT

Check out the Foundation's "yellow pages" of the state's nonprofit organizations in the Directory of Rhode Island Nonprofits.

From Stanford Social Innovation Review: Scaling Impact

jeancohoon — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:54:53 GMT

In looking at a new way to think about organizational growth, article author Jeffrey Bradach asks, "How can we get 100x the impact with only a 2x change in the size of the organization?" Read Scaling Impact.

The Collaboration Prize

jeancohoon — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:56:39 GMT

"Celebrating nonprofits that come together for greater impact," the Collaboration Prize is a national award designed to identify and showcase models of collaboration among nonprofit organizations. A total of $250,000 will be awarded; application deadline is July 16, 2010.

Blue Avocado

jeancohoon — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:42:43 GMT

Blueavocada.org provides "practical, provocative, and fun food-for-thought for nonprofits."

Neighborhood Excellence Initiative

jeancohoon — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:26:40 GMT

Bank of America is seeking applicants for its Neighborhood Builders and Local Heroes programs. Neighborhood Builders receive $200,000 in unrestricted funding over two years; Local Heroes receive $5,000 to donate to a charity of their choice. Deadlines: June 1, 2010.

Non-Profit Purchasing Group

jeancohoon — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:32:06 GMT

As its name suggests, this new national nonprofit provides "group purchasing power for nonprofit organizations, in order to cut down on on-going costs and make it easier for nonprofits to invest their resources in their missions." Learn more about the Non-Profit Purchasing Group

Nonprofits Count Census 2010

jeancohoon — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:03:33 GMT

Nonprofits Count seeks to engage nonprofits to promote a complete 2010 census count through the nonprofits' current contacts and services.

Social Media Spotlight

jeancohoon — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:53:21 GMT

Think your nonprofit is too small to use social media? Read "A Small Nonprofit's Experience" with multiple social media tools.

'How Five Trends Will Reshape the Social Sector'

jeancohoon — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:10:17 GMT

This paper, from the James Irvine Foundation, discusses how such emerging trends as technological advances and interest in civic engagement and volunteerism are reshaping our social sector. Download the publication.

Social Media Spotlight

jeancohoon — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:59:25 GMT

From NetWits Think Tank, learn "11 Quick Tips to Enhance Your Facebook Fan Page."

Social media spotlight

jeancohoon — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:30:56 GMT

Many nonprofits are harnessing the power of social media to engage their stakeholders. See how Athletes for a Cure uses Ning to raise funds and awareness.

Apply to be an Environmental Leadership Program Fellow

jeancohoon — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:56:27 GMT

The Environmental Leadership Program is accepting applications for its Fellowship Program which offers "leadership and skill training, regional networking opportunities, and time for personal and professional reflection." Deadline: December 11, 2009. Learn more.

Scholarship grants for artists, arts organizations

jeancohoon — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:36:18 GMT

The Rhode Island Foundation and Rhode Island State Council on the Arts are providing scholarship grants to RI individual artists and arts organizations to attend the National Arts Marketing Project's annual conference in Providence from October 30 to November 2. Application deadline for scholarships is October 2. Learn more; login to register for the conference, then to apply for a scholarship.

Help for your nonprofit in today's economy

jeancohoon — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:00:26 GMT

The National Council of Nonprofits has created a series of economic stimulus and recovery reports. Read the latest: Strategies Being Used by Nonprofit Leaders to Cope with the Nation's Economic Crisis.

Social Media Spotlight

jeancohoon — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:34:42 GMT

Many nonprofits are harnessing the power of social media to engage their stakeholders. See how this arts organization uses flickr to involve people in the decision-making process.

H1N1 Fall Planning Conference

jeancohoon — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:38:29 GMT

This September 9 session will help prepare nonprofits serving Rhode Islanders for the projected H1N1 pandemic.

RFP from Social Venture Partners of RI

jeancohoon — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:21:38 GMT

Social Venture Partners of Rhode Island (SVPRI) has issued a request for proposals for promising social enterprise opportunities from nonprofit organizations that may qualify to work with a team of students from an area college or university to develop and/or refine their business plan. Deadline: August 10, 2009.

Social Media Spotlight

jeancohoon — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:49:42 GMT

Nonprofits are harnessing the power of social media to engage stakeholders. See how one nonprofit used Twitter to raise money to bring clean drinking water to developing nations.

Intervention Pilot Project at URI

jeancohoon — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:03:32 GMT

The University of Rhode Island Transportation Center is accepting proposals through July 31 for an intervention pilot project, Alcohol Awareness Education and Prevention Programming.

Foundation Center: Focus on the economic crisis

jeancohoon — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:45:21 GMT

The Foundation Center has collected state-by-state resources on how nonprofts may be able to access stimulus package funding. See the Rhode Island information.

Support for community organizing

jeancohoon — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:33:14 GMT

The Boston-based Community Training and Assistance Center has announced the availability of small grants and technical assistance to build the capacity, sustainability and impact of nonprofit organizations in the Northeast that are engaged in important community organizing work in low-income neighborhoods or constituencies.

New arts funding opportunities

jeancohoon — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:31:54 GMT

New arts funding opportunities: The New England Foundation for the Arts has announced Arts Jobs, three new funding opportunities as part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.

Fundraising in Tough Times: How to survive in a challenging economy

host — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:54:08 GMT

By Mal Warwick. Nine concrete steps to respond to the economic crisis.

Economic Stimulus & Recovery Special Reports.

host — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:47:43 GMT

The National Council of Nonprofits offers these special reports, Federal Economic Stimulus Legislation: Nonprofit Grant Opportunities and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Grant Application Information, Tips, and Thoughts.

Delivering on the Promise of Nonprofits

host — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:45:17 GMT

By Jeffrey L. Bradach, Thomas J. Tierney, and Nan Stone. A growing number of nonprofit leaders are rigorously confronting questions related to strategy, capital, and talent.