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NONPROFIT NEWSROOM

Hello DuPage Nonprofit Partners:

 

Hope you're enjoying the first day of autumn! We're excited to share some grant opportunities, a special offer and important updates. 

 

Thanks for taking a few minutes to read the latest nonprofit news and please send us your feedback. It's always great to RSVP early for events and take advantage of early bird rates.
 
Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions. Thank you for your partnership!

Shefali Trivedi

Giving DuPage, Executive Director
VOLAPALOOZA 10.26.17
Which Volunteers Will You Honor?

Get ready for our annual Volapalooza celebration as Giving DuPage turns the spotlight on your amazing volunteers!

 

We are honoring 200 volunteers this year who are making the difference in our community. 

  • Each volunteer receives a Gratitude Gift from your organization
  • Volunteer Honorees are recognized during the ceremony and in the program book.
  • We make a special photo slide of each Volunteer Honoree which is compiled into a Volunteers Video and played during breakfast
  • The Volunteers Video is featured on our social networks and each volunteer photo slide is shared in a special album in Facebook after the event!
  • Your volunteers are featured in the following year's Annual Giving Guide with a circulation of 25,000. 

 

Have you heard about the live Volunteer Investment Grant Raffle?  Again this year, we have a few $500 grants for lucky organizations picked in the live raffle, to invest in their volunteer program.

 

Do you know which of your  awesome volunteers will you will celebrate at  this signature volunteer recognition event?  Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss out on honoring your special volunteers who help your organization achieve its mission!  REGISTER TODAY!  

LAST DAY TO REGISTER - OCTOBER 15!

CIVIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Ready to Earn Some CEUs?
Over 200 nonprofit professionals have signed up for the NIU Civic Leadership Academy through Giving DuPage!  And here's the top 5 reasons why....

#1 - Relevant nonprofit topics are taught by certified NIU Professors

#2 - Giving DuPage Nonprofit Members receive a significantly discounted rate

#3 - Classes are conveniently located at the DuPage County Government Center in Wheaton

#4 - Both nonprofit staff and board members can register for CLA classes

#5 - You can earn a Nonprofit Certificate of Achievement and also pick up CEU credits!


UPCOMING COURSES:

  • Measuring Nonprofit Effectiveness
  • Grant Writing - Parts I & II
  • Are Your The Perfect Board Member
  • Strategic Planning: Issues Based & Directed
  • Executive Director 101
  • Social Media

SEE FULL COURSE LIST OR REGISTER TODAY AT GIVINGDUPAGE.ORG/NIU-CLA
 
SPECIAL OFFER FROM ARROWHEAD
Good Until October 1

Even though it feels like summer, the holiday season will be here before we know it.  So are sharing a special offer from Arrowhead Golf Club, a Giving DuPage Partner.
 
Giving DuPage Nonprofit members will receive 10% off any holiday party package  booked by October 1st 2017 (minimums apply). If you're interested, email your interest to Danielle Salerno, Director of Sales, at [email protected] and mention the "Giving DuPage" offer.
 
PCD30 COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT
Deadline - September 30
Got the rehab blues? This is your chance to change that. Apply for the Community Service Grant through PDC30, an organization providing necessary resources to complete your renovation project. 
 
Nonprofit organizations looking for skilled volunteers & materials for a project involving painting, drywall finishing, or glazing are invited to apply.


Deadline: September 30
 
DUPAGE BAR FOUNDATION GRANT
Deadline - October 16
Registered 501(c)(3) organizations may apply for the  DuPage Bar Foundation   Grant if your organization offers these program areas:

  • foster and maintain the integrity of the profession of law:
  • improve and facilitate the administration of justice:
  • promote the study of law;
  • or involve the acquisition, preservation and exhibition of rare books and documents, subjects of art and items of historical interest having legal significance 
Last year DBF granted $6,000 to three different nonprofit organization in DuPage County.  Apply for the DuPage Bar Association Grant.
 
Deadline: October 16
 
STATE FARM GOOD NEIGHBORS GRANT
Last Day To Apply October 31
State Farm offers Good Neighbor Citizenship Grants to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and government entities for grants in the amount of $5,000+.

Company Grants are focused on 3 areas - Safety Grants, Community Development and Education Grants. Learn more or apply today.

  Deadline: October 31

GROUP VOLUNTEER NEEDS?
 We Have You Covered!
Does your organization need a larger group of volunteers for special projects? Been waiting to finish things because you've been short of volunteers?  NOW is the time to act! 

Giving DuPage is planning big SERVICE DAY EVENTS starting in October with Make A Difference Day. Make a list of Group Volunteer Projects for this week - October 23 to October 29.

Then, add your Group Volunteer Need/Project to the VOLUNTEER PORTAL.  If you're not sure how to do this, ask your Volunteer Coordinator to contact Michael Micek on our team at 630.407.6604 or [email protected].

Future Service Events include - Veterans Organizations Service Day in November, MLK Day 2018, A Mayors Day of Service and National Volunteer Week 2018
 
Finally, Lawyers Lending A Helping Hand is looking for volunteer projects for a team of 6-10 volunteers. This volunteer group meets monthly, on the 3rd or 4th Thursday at 5 pm. They are looking for various volunteer projects. If you have a perfect project for this awesome group of volunteers, contact Attorney Edna Wollenberg at   [email protected].  

To promote giving and volunteering in DuPage County
    
    
Giving DuPage is a 501(c)3 organization operating in partnership with DuPage County.
    
 
 
421 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL
630-407-6458  |   [email protected]