http://www.nhnonprofits.org News and resources from the New Hampshire nonprofit sector en-us nhnonprofits/meTjhttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with NewsAlloySubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with Yourminis.comSubscribe with Attensa for OutlookSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with netomat HubSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with FlurrySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily Rotation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/w3Re40Ydjoo/announcements.cfm The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce (GCCC) and the leaders of its Creative Concord initiative are studying the potential of developing affordable new space to support the growing creative sector in Concord. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/bulletinboard/announcements.cfm#arts http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/SKE1YBtQrWw/healthcarereform.cfm The Internal Revenue Service has released final guidance for small employers eligible to claim the new small business health care tax credit for the 2010 tax year. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/knowledgecenter/opmanagement/healthcarereform.cfm#final http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/b22kYffS-9I/December2010.cfm The Verizon Foundation recently awarded the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence with two grants totaling $15,000. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/archives/December2010.cfm#verizon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/_SkAti3N0bs/December2010.cfm Carolyn Benthien, a partner with Benthien Associates Consulting firm, has been elected chair of the board of trustees of The Society for the Protection of NH Forests. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/archives/December2010.cfm#benthien http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/fJZ2IH340fY/stmary12022010.cfm St. Mary's Bank recently gave $2,500 to Central High School Association of Music Parents (CHAMPS) to set up a small recording studio in the school's music department. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/stmary12022010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/ML3IF0FZhWE/childrensmuseum12022010.cfm The Roger R. and Theresa S. Thompson Endowment Fund has awarded a $22,000 grant to the Children's Museum of New Hampshire. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/childrensmuseum12022010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/782XnSG7vjY/id_418%0A%0A869.txt An editorial in the Keene Sentinel last week speaks out strongly for the sector. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:00:00 EST http://sentinelsource.com/articles/2010/11/18/opinion/sentinel_editorial/free/id_418%0A%0A869.txt http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/FHQck3urIA8/efh11232010.cfm The Endowment for Health, New Hampshire's largest health foundation, recently awarded nearly $1.5 million in grants. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/efh11232010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/V_Wf71b3mJ4/lightfoot.doc The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester honored Jack Lightfoot, advocacy director for Child and Family Services, with the Wheelock-Nardi Advocacy Award. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:00:00 EST http://cfsnh.org/downloads/lightfoot.doc http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/za5lSHUr1Es/joining-together-for-positive-change.html NHBR featured an article last week from Cathy Scmidt of Bank of America in which she proposes that the high quality of life and relative prosperity in NH can be attributed in part to the "stature to the nonprofit organizations that we rely upon for essential services." Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.nhbr.com/businessbanking/899800-269/joining-together-for-positive-change.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/Kxc0dwk1ZA8/20101123-NEWS-11230315 Ocean-front charitable gambling featuring poker tournaments, blackjack and roulette could be opening up year-round, seven days a week at Hampton Beach as soon as April. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20101123-NEWS-11230315 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/B2669QrZfpA/nhhk11042010.cfm New Hampshire Healthy Kids Corporation (NHHK) is pleased to announce the appointment of Linette Handschumaker to Vice President of Program and Operations. Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/nhhk11042010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/NH385ln59LQ/championsinaction11022010.cfm Nonprofit focusing on Food and Nutrition to receive $25,000 grant and media exposure starting April 2011. Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/championsinaction11022010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/EvER_fEgaUI/news.cfm The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is pleased to announce it has received a donation of $3,483 from New Hampshire's General Federation of Women's Clubs. Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:00:00 EST http://www.nhcadsv.org/news.cfm?WhatID=105 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/bsGFfbLZxoA/nhclf10272010.cfm The New Hampshire Community Loan Fund will receive $3.7 million from the Capital Magnet Fund to expand affordable housing across the state. Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/nhclf10272010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/mKb77NaVfPY/stonewallfarm10142010.cfm After an extensive search, Stonewall Farm is very pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Cline as the organization's new Executive Director. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/stonewallfarm10142010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/Rm6JP_Ov34A/nhclf10142010.cfm The New Hampshire Community Loan Fund is pleased to announce that Debra Miller of Londonderry has been elected to a three-year term on its Board of Directors. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/nhclf10142010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/GHnYa0LuGVA/boanhclf10142010.cfm Bank of America has donated $10,000 to help the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund create opportunity for people and communities with low and moderate incomes across New Hampshire. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/boanhclf10142010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/IB02pbj4VBY/goodwill10142010.cfm Goodwill Industries of Northern New England announced today that is has received two mentoring grants to assist women and youth with a criminal history. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/goodwill10142010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/f5IYXJePB10/concordtv10142010.cfm The Concord Community TV Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Doris Ballard to the position of Executive Director effective mid October, 2010. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/concordtv10142010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/s4S8ob8iJ_A/ccms10142010.cfm Concord Community Music School has received a Gold Circle Award recognizing outstanding business and community partnerships with schools throughout New Hampshire. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/ccms10142010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/AUSaKuZb7sE/watch "Know Your Sector" is 4 minute video intended as a resource for nonprofit employees, volunteers, and donors to better know the impact of the sector. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0myNj8BHt_4 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/rEZEumXuKn8/cdstepsdown09282010.cfm Claudia Damon has decided to step down from her position as Advocacy Director for the NH Center for Nonprofits to pursue several interests. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/cdstepsdown09282010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/hg1bX6PekSo/corpfundaward09242010.cfm The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence has been named the 2010 recipient of The Corporate Fund Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/corpfundaward09242010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/nQF8MmXJnZ8/childrensmuseum09282010.cfm Denise K. Doleac, co-founder and current Executive Director of the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, has announced plans to step down from her position at the end of the year. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/childrensmuseum09282010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/HqIhktapeOw/serenityplace09282010.cfm St. Mary’s Bank recently gave $2,000 to Serenity Place of Manchester to help with capital upgrades to the organization’s downtown facility. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/serenityplace09282010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/cRha3zavB8U/squamlakes09282010.cfm The Annual Meeting of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center was held August 14, 2010 in Holderness where board appointments were made. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/squamlakes09282010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/sNbd04iRR7k/September2010.cfm Kelli Boyle recently became a board member for Goodwill Industries of Northern New England. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/archives/September2010.cfm#kboyle http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/fp6ejw8VNCc/nhctf09282010.cfm The Board of Trustees of the NH Children's Trust Fund announces the award of $150,000 in contracts to 17 NH-based organizations providing services to families for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/nhctf09282010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/Vf2OXd5R6QM/hrmgmt.cfm The Affordable Care Act of 2010 makes some changes to healthcare programs offered by employers. If you participate in any of these programs, here’s what you should know about using your 2010 funds and planning for 2011. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/knowledgecenter/opmanagement/hrmgmt.cfm#hccheckup http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/VnQtkvfvJ5c/hrmgmt.cfm The DOL is issuing an employer alert to all businesses about companies contacting businesses indicating the need to purchase up-to-date labor law posters or risk being fined for noncompliance. The DOL has these posters available free of charge. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/knowledgecenter/opmanagement/hrmgmt.cfm#freeposters http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/LejHaNj8ufs/announcements.cfm Participate in a survey designed to gather data from NH Businesses about paid sick days and paid family and medical leave. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/bulletinboard/announcements.cfm#survey http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/3N1BQxImwpc/fitnh09022010.cfm Families in Transition was among five more New Hampshire companies to receive Job Training grants in the month of August. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/fitnh09022010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/hbPkzNC6HO8/zebra09022010.cfm Zebra Crossings, located at the McConnell Center in Dover, announced today the hiring of Tammy L. Bond as the organization's new Marketing and Communications Coordinator. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/zebra09022010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/CDAx0J3P4Wc/article Lakes Region Community Health and Hospice, a private, nonprofit home health and community support service agency, will have merged with the VNA-Hospice of Southern Carroll County and Vicinity in Wolfeboro by the end of the year. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EST http://fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100823/GJNEWS02/708239901/-1/CITNEWS http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/0Be-7l1sIZQ/September2010.cfm The Endowment for Health has developed two sources of information on health reform that are intended to cut through the confusion around the issue. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/archives/September2010.cfm#efhpilot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/IsYjxM_w-xo/September2010.cfm Stephen H. Ladew of Merrimack has been elected president of the NH Prostate Cancer Coalition. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/archives/September2010.cfm#ladew http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/xzF0KaJMtH4/birchtree09022010.cfm The Birchtree Center recently welcomed three new members to its board of directors: Bruce Dicker, Gregory Majewski, and Carol McClard. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/birchtree09022010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/C4wqHdkhWVw/npresourceplatformcitizens08162010.cfm As a founding partner, Citizens Bank Foundation has awarded $25,000 to the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits (the Center) for the development of the NH Nonprofit Resource Platform designed to provide nonprofits with an abundance of online operational resources, training and cost saving programs. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/npresourceplatformcitizens08162010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/SJQee51Msc8/serenityplace08162010.cfm Serenity Place, Manchester's addiction crisis and education center, has hired Natasha Dube as Controller, assuming responsibility for all areas of finance and human resources at the nonprofit. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/serenityplace08162010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/46jlaazCjfs/nhcan08162010.cfm The Children's Alliance of New Hampshire is pleased to announce that John DeJoie will be the new Advocacy and Outreach consultant for the NH Child Advocacy Network (NH CAN) program beginning the week of August 9. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/nhcan08162010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/4cgdA8Jf4Bc/nhaudubon08162010.cfm The New Hampshire Audubon Society hosted its 96th Annual Meeting at the Seacoast Science Center at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, NH on June 19 and 20. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/nhaudubon08162010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/xbLC41OCgS8/pcs08162010.cfm St. Mary's Bank recently gave $3,000 to Pastoral Counseling Services (PCS) of New Hampshire to help fund the nonprofit organization's marketing outreach and rebranding efforts. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/pcs08162010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/_LNhZ1TKz6c/familiesfirst08162010.cfm Piscataqua Savings Bank recently awarded $10,000 to Families First Health and Support Center to support the expansion of mobile dental services for the homeless. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/familiesfirst08162010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/zWQIbInrFgY/esl08162010.cfm St. Mary's Bank recently gave $3,000 to Manchester Community College (MCC) to help support its English as a Second Language (ESL) Cafe. The funds will allow the college to host the café for another year. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/esl08162010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/6ylKrzg25Yc/stevenorton07122010.cfm The Board of Directors of the NH Center for Nonprofits recently elected Stephen A. Norton, Executive Director of the NH Center for Public Policy, as Board President. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/stevenorton07122010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/SyipjwOCJA8/nhaj07162010.cfm The New Hampshire Association for Justice, a statewide nonprofit association of trial attorneys committed to equal access to the courts and justice for all, elects new President and Officers for the Board of Governors, together with four new board appointments. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/nhaj07162010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/I0uZ8OND-B4/musichall07162010.cfm The Music Hall, the landmark Victorian theater located in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, recently held its annual board retreat and strategic planning session, during which it voted in two new board members for the 2010-2011 year. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/musichall07162010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/cX0DQ6RGLiQ/childrensmuseum07162010.cfm Thanks to a $60,000 grant from Jane's Trust, the Children's Museum of New Hampshire will be able to welcome hundreds more children, families and schools facing challenging circumstances during the coming year. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/childrensmuseum07162010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/soy1UXERLF4/neighborhoodhousing07162010.cfm St. Mary's Bank today announced a gift of $1,500 to Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Nashua (NHSGN), which will allow the non-profit HUD-certified housing counseling agency to purchase 100 books titled “Realizing the American Dream” for use in its first-time homebuyer course. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/neighborhoodhousing07162010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/JA5RZ4ssTVQ/onbelay07162010.cfm On Belay received a gift of $2520.00 from The Boston Bruins Foundation to underwrite the development of a Family Day program over the next year. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/onbelay07162010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/kSj1nr4Owrw/cfsnh07162010.cfm Child and Family Services recently received a $30,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to support its work with runaway, homeless and street youth in the Greater Manchester and Seacoast regions. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/cfsnh07162010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/icrHnZkKv7o/July2010.cfm PlusTime New Hampshire was among the 4 organizations chosen to win the title "No Kid Hungry Innovator." Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/archives/July2010.cfm#plustime http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/2GyQQnbMw6o/legalissues.cfm LawForChange is a legal resource for all manner of nonprofit organizations. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/knowledgecenter/nonprofbasics/legalissues.cfm#lawforchange http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/PDifXTTpVzg/goodwill06252010.cfm Goodwill Industries of Northern New England will promote virtual career exploration and opportunities in the health care field through a new federal grant. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/goodwill06252010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/NOCE6ZruYjQ/laundrylist06252010.cfm In partnership with New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility (NHBSR), Website Publicity is proud to announce that the 2010 recipient of the NHBSR Search Marketing Award is Project Laundry List. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/laundrylist06252010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/-Y8XDc_S9FY/ New Hampshire Catholic Charities has won a prestigious award from Catholic Charities USA for Recipe for Success, the outreach programs of the New Hampshire Food Bank. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.catholicnh.org/community/nhcc/recognition-award/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/a1aJCk97UCY/givingmatters06112010.cfm For the past eight years, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and NHPR have produced short radio spots demonstrating the positive impacts of local nonprofit organizations. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/givingmatters06112010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/Hj73UC-gmxQ/Business_Outreach_Session_062510.pdf Governor John Lynch announced the next regional business outreach session will be held in Berlin on Friday, June 25 at 8:30 a.m. at White Mountains Community College. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EST http://www.labor.state.nh.us/Business_Outreach_Session_062510.pdf http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/zZMT-mUpDos/nhclf06112010.cfm The New Hampshire Community Loan Fund recently launched a new Web site and a new blog-centered social media strategy. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/nhclf06112010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/YdF3W3SXjdM/nhla06112010.cfm At their annual joint meeting on May 12, New Hampshire Legal Assistance (NHLA) and the Legal Advice and Referral Center elected a new slate of officers and one new member to its board of directors. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/nhla06112010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/qk5ySA8lmNs/June2010.cfm The Nonprofit Finance Fund's Clara Miller recently spoke out in an article in the Nonprofit Quarterly discussing not only why nonprofits have been wounded by the recession but also giving advice on how to move forward into a recovery. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/archives/June2010.cfm#nff http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/eFfUuVDnND8/June2010.cfm On June 1st, Nonprofit VOTE announced the re-launch of its website - NonprofitVOTE.org - for the 2010 midterm elections. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/archives/June2010.cfm#nonprofitvote http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/Xl0_0P7u2jc/childrensmuseum06112010.cfm The Children's Museum of New Hampshire has appointed Brian Gong and Sheila Kageleiry to its 15-member Board of Directors. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/childrensmuseum06112010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/osoHMjcWZ0o/June2010.cfm Second Wind Dreams, a national non-profit making dreams come true for residents in eldercare communities, and Ageless Dreamer, a national non-profit making dreams come true for elders announce their intent to create a collaboration. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/archives/June2010.cfm#dreamer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/pCZ59YkzV8A/recoveryfunds06112010.cfm Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the selection of three New Hampshire projects for funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act), which will improve needed infrastructure, enhance public safety, and create economic opportunity. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/recoveryfunds06112010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/EjZ4_7jbUzA/communitycaregivers06112010.cfm Community Caregivers of Greater Derry welcomed five new members to their Board of Directors in April. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/communitycaregivers06112010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/uia1-2SqBNs/tillotson06072010.cfm The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund, a donor advised fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, has awarded 34 grants totaling $1,320,563. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:45:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/tillotson06072010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/NeqEROOvsdE/lnhgrads05252010.cfm Leadership New Hampshire recently celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2010. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:45:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/lnhgrads05252010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/8hUXRs10hhA/nhctf06072010.cfm The New Hampshire Children's Trust Fund/ Prevent Child Abuse NH awarded the prestigious Smith Award for Excellence in Service to Families to The Children's Place and Parent Education Center, a family resource center in Concord. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:45:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/nhctf06072010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/DhpDa8zHnVY/id_402352.txt Monadnock United Way has hired Kathy A. Harrington, a Keene resident and executive director of the Keene-based nonprofit Stonewall Farm. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:45:00 EST http://www.keenesentinel.com/articles/2010/06/02/news/local/free/id_402352.txt http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/TdQ1I9tB5Ak/June2010.cfm Michelle Arruda, Chair of the NH Association for the Blind’s Board of Directors recently announced the nomination of Sen. Bette Lasky of Nashua and Kathleen Hayes of Portsmouth to its Board of Directors. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:45:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/archives/June2010.cfm#nhab http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/RRf2TDppCYE/canh06072010.cfm The Children's Alliance of New Hampshire is pleased to welcome Erika Argersinger as its new full-time Public Policy Director. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:45:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/canh06072010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/1aE-j4GVb0U/June2010.cfm The 2009 annual report for the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is now available on www.nhcf.org. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:45:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/archives/June2010.cfm#nhcfrpt http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/ztPtEK8GfpE/fit06072010.cfm Families in Transition (FIT) in Manchester, NH recently hired Michele Talwani, of Northfield, NH, for the position of Director of Economic Development and Marketing. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:45:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/fit06072010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/XF9E-K1I6dQ/news.cfm NH nonprofits communicating their mission would be negatively impacted by an amendment to HB1459 introduced by the Senate. Fri, 21 May 2010 08:15:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/knowledgecenter/nonprofbasics/advocacylobbying/nhissues/news.cfm#alert521 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/FURvKZRMgcQ/hnhfoundation05212010.cfm The HNHfoundation announces the election of Ms. Martha McLeod of Franconia, NH to its board of directors. Fri, 21 May 2010 08:15:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/hnhfoundation05212010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/5G93jxlj0Mk/lincolnfinancial05212010.cfm Arts education for New Hampshire children is a major focus of more than $90,000 in arts grants recently awarded by the Lincoln Financial Foundation. Fri, 21 May 2010 08:15:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/lincolnfinancial05212010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/QZlkzVj95yU/boa05212010.cfm Making its fifth grant to the Seacoast's community health center in as many years, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation has granted $12,000 to help Families First Health and Support Center provide medical and dental care for low-income, uninsured patients. Fri, 21 May 2010 08:15:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/boa05212010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/ywHoTxynh8k/trainingdetails.cfm The Concord Library is holding a free public workshop focusing on the Foundation Center's Foundation Directory Online Database for nonprofit grant research. Wed, 19 May 2010 09:15:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/trainingdetails.cfm?ID=712 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/EyGKVmMMVAM/news.cfm According to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Congresswoman Betty McCollum of Minnesota is championing legislation designed to support nonprofits. Wed, 19 May 2010 09:15:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/knowledgecenter/nonprofbasics/advocacylobbying/nationalissues/news.cfm#mccollum http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/BiXbseXiqmI/businessinthearts05182010.cfm NextEra Energy, RiverStone Resources, Persian Rug Galleries and Monadnock Living were announced as the winners of the Business in the Arts Awards at a gala evening presentation by the New Hampshire Business Committee for the Arts on May 17 in Manchester. Wed, 19 May 2010 09:15:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/businessinthearts05182010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/7p-6ejz_kG8/nhhistoricalsoc05192010.cfm At its annual meeting on May 1, the New Hampshire Historical Society elected five people to its board of trustees. Wed, 19 May 2010 09:15:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/nhhistoricalsoc05192010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/DCWflO4cKfE/commcollfoundation05192010.cfm The Community Colleges of New Hampshire Foundation has appointed Richard Mason, of Portsmouth, to its Board of Directors. Wed, 19 May 2010 09:15:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/commcollfoundation05192010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/VVlDt9kAQ_o/nhla05172010.cfm At its Annual Dinner on May 4, 2010, the New Hampshire Bar Foundation presented attorney Sarah Mattson of New Hampshire Legal Assistance (NHLA) with the Robert E. Kirby Award. Wed, 19 May 2010 09:15:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/nhla05172010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/TTm5jiccenk/nhcf05172010.cfm The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation announced it made more than 1000 awards totaling $8.7 million in the first quarter. Wed, 19 May 2010 09:15:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/nhcf05172010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/FnXilFrNWc4/fundingalerts.cfm The HNHfoundation is seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations that support the Foundation goals to prevent childhood obesity and to increase the number of New Hampshire children who have access to health and dental insurance coverage. Fri, 14 May 2010 10:30:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/fundingalerts.cfm#hnhfoundation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/5ZJTxhEXGyc/trainingdetails.cfm CDFA will conduct an Application Writing Workshop for organizations interesting in applying for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing and Public Facility funds and/or Economic Development funds. Fri, 14 May 2010 10:30:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/trainingdetails.cfm?ID=710 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/kYUeYnM73dc/goodwillfamilystrength05132010.cfm Goodwill Industries of Northern New England and Familystrength have announced their intentions to formally affiliate in the coming months. Fri, 14 May 2010 10:30:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/goodwillfamilystrength05132010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/xELjDKe7fio/news.cfm An online calculator is available to help small nonprofits find out the amount of their tax credit. Fri, 14 May 2010 10:30:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/knowledgecenter/nonprofbasics/advocacylobbying/nationalissues/news.cfm#calculator http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/msCyCW2skFI/kocher-named-aarp-nh-president.html Fred Kocher, president of Kocher and Company Inc. and president of the New Hampshire High Technology Council, has been named state president of AARP New Hampshire, the organization's top volunteer post. Fri, 14 May 2010 10:30:00 EST http://www.nhbr.com/businessnews/statenews/737013-257/kocher-named-aarp-nh-president.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/VnoiGL7-XKU/lnh051010.cfm The Leadership New Hampshire (LNH) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Dr. Stephen J. Reno as the next Executive Director of the organization. Mon, 10 May 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/lnh051010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/G3gf4MPVrpU/May2010.cfm The AFP-NNE-Demont Scholarship award is an opportunity to recognize a student (age 8-17) who demonstrates outstanding commitment to his or her community through direct financial support, development of charitable programs, volunteering and leadership in philanthropy. Mon, 10 May 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/archives/May2010.cfm#demont http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/mmN2docEnmc/nhcf051010.cfm The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has named Robin Abbott, of Merrimack, N.H., to the position of director of gift planning. Mon, 10 May 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/nhcf051010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/Z6pxUlqyXBg/smithaward05102010.cfm Finalists for the Smith Award for Excellence in Service to Families with a $15,000 cash prize have been selected. Mon, 10 May 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/smithaward05102010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/AZk2z7jg1MY/legalissues.cfm NCCS has developed a tool to help nonprofits determine if they need to file by May 15. Fri, 07 May 2010 08:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/knowledgecenter/nonprofbasics/legalissues.cfm#may15 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/icbvG_Y-xF8/childrensmuseum05032010.cfm The Children's Museum of New Hampshire has appointed Kevin Grant of Stratham and Miriam Bryant of Lee to its Board of Directors. Mon, 03 May 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/childrensmuseum05032010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/8D3VrWyuBnc/worldaffairscouncil05032010.cfm The World Affairs Council of New Hampshire recently announced the appointment of Anna Haigh as Executive Director. Mon, 03 May 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/worldaffairscouncil05032010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/0dTTta8VF6M/familiesfirst05032010.cfm For the second year in a row, The Rite Aid Foundation has made a $5,000 grant to Families First Health and Support Center. Mon, 03 May 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/familiesfirst05032010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/h-e_qhaeNoM/May2010.cfm Business NH Magazine announced the winners of the Business of the Decade Award Nonprofits were represented by the Laconia Area Community Land Trust and Easter Seals New Hampshire. Mon, 03 May 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/archives/May2010.cfm#bnhawards http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/THrwADgpCw8/nhcf04272010.cfm The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation announced $245,784 in grant awards from its Wellborn Ecology Fund. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/nhcf04272010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/b9xuysLMaN0/gcscc04272010.cfm Grafton County Senior Citizens Council, Inc. (GCSCC) has elected new officers and members of its Board of Directors. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/gcscc04272010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/rx5JoEiIgYo/usda04272010.cfm USDA marked the 40th anniversary of Earth Day with the announcement of $3.4 million being provided to 36 organizations, including two New Hampshire and one Vermont organization, through the Solid Waste Management Grant Programs. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/usda04272010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/XORJN4hScz8/concordtv04292010.cfm The Board of Directors of ConcordTV, Concord's Community Access Channels, regretfully announces that Julienne Turner, Executive Director, will be resigning from her position at the end of June 2010 to assume the role of Executive Director for MVTV, the community television station in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/concordtv04292010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/eL9CMhuBRDE/familiesfirst04292010.cfm The Citizens Bank Foundation recently contributed $5,000 to the Removing Barriers Fund at Families First Health and Support Center, which removes obstacles that can prevent low-income patients from accessing health care at the community health center. Since 2003, the Citizens Bank Foundation has been a major supporter of this fund, contributing a total of $49,000. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/familiesfirst04292010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/7OHhOVBVwoE/hrmgmt.cfm The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act will provide tax exemptions for employers that hire and retain eligible workers. The IRS has issued a new form for organizations to use to claim this credit. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/knowledgecenter/opmanagement/hrmgmt.cfm#newirsform http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/g3_MuPoFe9o/upperroomchampion04142010.cfm Citizens Bank and WMUR-TV have named The Upper Room as their 2010 second quarter Champion in ActionSM in the area of family support. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/upperroomchampion04142010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/hDnM9uumzx4/familiesfirst04142010.cfm The Foundation for Seacoast Health has granted $360,000 to Families First Health and Support Center, the Seacoast’s community health center. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/familiesfirst04142010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/A0SFiFLeO9M/forestsociety04142010.cfm Northeast Delta Dental granted $5,000 to the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests for stewardship and programming at one of its most popular Forest Reservations, the Merrimack River Outdoor Education and Conservation Area. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/forestsociety04142010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/wmwNwSFe6FI/April2010.cfm The NH Association for the Blind recently announced the nomination of Persis Gow, Concord and Robert Werner, Manchester to its Board of Directors. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/archives/April2010.cfm#nhassocblind http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/qtw4f3a1Cu4/agelessdreamer04142010.cfm Ageless Dreamer was chosen out of 2800 U.S. and Canadian charities to be one of 33 semi-finalists for Show Us Your Goodness Program which is sponsored by RiceWorks. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/agelessdreamer04142010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/rqeA1diveno/energyefficiency04082010.cfm A new revolving loan fund is making low-interest loans available to businesses - including nonprofits - for energy-efficiency improvements and renewable-energy projects in their New Hampshire buildings. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/fundingalerts/energyefficiency04082010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/BLvm6Ek2IyI/PB_Wauchope-Homelessyouth.pdf A new brief from the Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire finds that more than 1,000 adolescents and young adults in New Hampshire are homeless, and their numbers are growing. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/PB_Wauchope-Homelessyouth.pdf http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/6rDLri3o59c/bg4kox Paul L. Carttar—a nonprofit expert with a wide range of experience in philanthropic, business, government, and academic work—has been named director of the Social Innovation Fund, the new federal grant program designed to help nonprofit groups expand effective programs. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST http://bit.ly/bg4kox http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/6qe3QcjBOBY/April2010.cfm The Corporation for National and Community Service (the Corporation) announced its Nonprofit Capacity Building Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) -- a new program designed to increase the capacity of small nonprofits to expand their impact in communities facing resource hardships to develop and implement performance management systems. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/archives/April2010.cfm#nofa http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/NNNep9x1PpA/moorecenter04072010.cfm The TD Charitable Foundation continues its support of people with disabilities with a $15,000 donation to Moore Center Services, to be used for direct support training. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/moorecenter04072010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/3KmOrrL4_lc/rubia04082010.cfm St. Mary's Bank today announced it gave $1,500 to help expand Rubia's Sewing Confidence Program, which creates educational and economic opportunities through craft heritage for refugee women settled in Manchester. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/rubia04082010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/cLpfYpr0vJs/childrensmuseum04082010.cfm The People's United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People's United Bank, of which Ocean Bank is a division, announced that it has awarded $6,000 to the Children's Museum of New Hampshire. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/childrensmuseum04082010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/hlczYDUUKw0/can03182010.cfm The Children's Alliance of New Hampshire, a research-based advocacy organization working on behalf of children, is pleased to announce the addition of Patricia Cantor and Kenneth Jue to its Board of Directors. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/can03182010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/1f2g7stBt8I/nhctf03182010.cfm The Board of Trustees for the NH Children's Trust Fund has announced the addition of Janic Fitzpatrick, Representative Raymond Gagnon, Robert MacGowan and Lauren Noether to their board. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/nhctf03182010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/IeEMBJYixNc/homelessvets03182010.cfm St. Mary's Bank today announced it gave $2,500 to Liberty House Inc., a transitional home for veterans in Manchester, to renovate the facility’s kitchen. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider/homelessvets03182010.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/kZ2UrwAyURQ/insider.cfm The Community Resource Corps (CRC) is an AmeriCorps program placing individual AmeriCorps Members with host sites throughout Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:00:00 EDT http://www.nhnonprofits.org/insider.cfm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nhnonprofits/meTj/~3/HJrB7G7HvGk/article The board of the New Hampshire Political Library voted unanimously to approve a merger with the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:00:00 EDT http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100216/NEWS01/2160356/1012/NEWS