Nonprofit Insider: September 12, 2019
Today is National Day of Encouragement! We have some words of encouragement for you, curated from some of the wisest thought leaders:

"It always feels impossible until it's done!" - Nelson Mandela
“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” - Albert Einstein
"Holy cow! You are awesome and beautiful/handsome! Your work is unparalleled!" - The Nonprofit Partnership
Start Fresh with Fundraising at Nonprofit Day
But don't get fresh with fundraising... someone might take that the wrong way!
Check out Abigayle Tobia's recent guest blog post, " Start Fresh with Fundraising in 5 Simple Steps"!

Interested in learning more from Abigayle? Be sure to add her session, "Tricks of the Trade: Building a Fundraising Program" to your custom Nonprofit Day 2019 agenda!

Get your ticket before October 1st to avoid sllloooooowwww bird syndrome! Ew! Bleh!
Nominate Your Excellent Board + Youth Workers!
Spread Positive Encouragement Vibes Today & Always
Fantabulous! Mighty fine! Top-shelf! Does this mixed bag of adjectives remind you of something… think about it… doesn’t it bring a certain group to mind… like… YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS?!

If you answered “yes” and tacked on a few more adjectives while you were at it then the Charles H. Bracken Excellence in Nonprofit Governance Award is right up your alley. A Board of Directors with that many positive descriptors deserves to be recognized - nominate your excellent Board today!
The UnifiedErie Youth Work Awards exists to honor the amazing adults in our community that work directly with children and youth at nonprofits in Erie. Nominate your favorite Youth Worker by September 20th and be sure to register for the event by October 1st!
A Lake Effect Opportunity for Your Organization
Don't Worry... Not Snow... YET!
Let's play 21 questions! Just kidding, how about 4?

  1. Are you a nonprofit organization, government agency, or educational institution? 
  2. Is your organization or agency addressing poverty? 
  3. Do you engage residents of the low-income community in creating solutions? 
  4. Are you dedicated to building your capacity to grow and sustain services?  

If you answered YES to these questions, then hosting an AmeriCorps VISTA member could be right for you! The Lake Effect Leaders AmeriCorps VISTA Project will be hosting information sessions to explain the benefits and process of becoming a partner agency.

The date/time/location for these events are: 
  • 9/18: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM at United Way in Erie
  • 9/24: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at Allegheny College Campus Center, room 301-302
  • 9/25: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM United Way in Meadville
  • 9/26: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at United Way in Erie

For more info please email Ben Helkowski at bhelkowski@allegheny.edu .
Erie Arts & Culture Project Grant Application - Now Open!
EAC Project Grants provide up to $5,000 in financial support to nonprofit organizations in Erie County for existing and innovative arts projects.

Completed proposals are reviewed and scored by a volunteer panel based on three criteria: Quality of Project Design, Community Engagement & Impact, and Management.

The 2019 Project Grant application is due Friday, October 18, 2019.
Member Job Opportunities
  • Shriners Hospitals for Children - Erie seeks a Manager Human Resources
  • Northwestern Legal Services seeks a Staff Attorney - Farrell, PA Office
  • Corry Higher Education Council seeks a PT Evening Receptionist
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