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NEPA Grantmakers Forum 
April 19 th , 2018
National Philanthropy Day 2018
AFP NEPA Call for Nominations
AFP NEPA is now accepting nominations for the National Philanthropy Day awards program in the following categories: Outstanding Philanthropists, Volunteer Fundraiser, Youth in Philanthropy, Foundation, Corporation, Small Business or Lifetime Achievement.  For a list of past recipients, please  click here .  

To nominate an individual, group or organization for an award,   click here .
Philanthropy Day
GuideStar Bulk Purchase Discount
NCAC negotiates a bulk purchase of GuideStar Premium, Charity  Check and Pro to offer significant savings for our members.  The chart below shows the cost breakdown for this year's prices.   If you already have a subscription, you can still join the bulk purchase and be refunded on a pro rata basis.  Please contact Athena Aardweg by the end of April if you are interested in a subscription.


Upcoming Events
PANO LAST CALL TO REGISTER (COB 4/20/18):  
Better Together, Collaborating for  Maximum  Impact 
Presented by PANO in partnership with APPI Energy and  NCAC, this  session offers an experienced panel, best practices and a variety of resources focused on the options of collaborations. 
Wednesday, April 25 th from  8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Albright Memorial Library, Scranton
For more details and to register,  click here.


Luzerne Foundation
Luzerne Foundation Annual Meeting & Reception
The Luzerne Foundation will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, May 10th, 2018 at 5:30PM at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts.  
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Diane Dutko.


Meet the Funders 
The NEPA Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, in partnership with NCAC, presents the "Meet the Funders" panel on Thursday, May 24 th, 2018.  Funders include  the Scranton Area 
AFP NEPA
Community Foundation, NEPA Health Care Foundation, Spitz Foundation, Moses Taylor Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation  and the Margaret Briggs Foundation.   
For more details and to register, click here
Professional Development
The University of Scranton's Kania School of Management has 
announced the launch of the fall 2018 Nonprofit Leadership  Certificate Program. This program is focused on providing high-potential leaders with the knowledge and insight required to enable their nonprofit organizations to achieve and sustain their respective missions and ensure positive community outcomes.

Get the basics from this brochure
Final Deadline to apply is May 4th, 2018
For more information or to apply, click here . 
Intern with NCAC this Summer!
NCAC is looking for a cause-driven individual who's interested in
providing  fundraising assistance to  nonprofit and community 
organizations  throughout the region.  Use your  research skills and interest in non-profit management to provide resources and  facilitate growth in  impacting NEPA's non-profit community!

For more information, click here.
Job Opportunities
Luzerne County Head Start;  Director of Finance

Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA (Scranton); Communications Coordinator

Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity; Assistant Manager

Wilkes-Barre YMCA;    Member Services Representative I
Grant Opportunities
Foundation/Agency:   Best Buy Community Grants Program
Category:   Youth; Technology
Eligible Entities:  Community-based organizations that are located within 25 miles of a Best Buy Facility
Approach:   Online Proposal
Deadline: 
 Thursday, May 31st, 2018
For more information, click here.
 
Foundation/Agency: Communities That Thrive
Category:  Human Services
Eligible Entities: Must meet IRC guidelines for charitable giving, budget over $200,000 for FY 2017 and FY 2018
Approach:  Online Registration by June 12th, 2018, 8:00 PM
Deadline:  Online Application by June 12th, 2018, 8:00 PM
For more information, click here.

Foundation/Agency:  Lowe's Community Partners Grants
Category:   Community Development, Public Education
Eligible Entities:  501c3 nonprofits in locations where Lowe's operates stores or distribution centers
Approach: Online submission 
Deadline:  May 11th, 2018
For more information,  click here.
Office Space for Lease
1151 Oak Street in Pittston, PA 18640
NEPA Alliance has 1,800-2,000 sq. ft. of rentable office space available in its building. The office space includes off-street parking and shared use of meeting rooms and other common areas. Professional services including administrative, financial and information technology/phone services are available for smaller businesses/organizations on a fee-based schedule. For inquiries, please contact Jeffrey Box at 570-655-5581 ext. 222 or 1-866-758-1929.
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NCAC's mission is to strengthen and support Northeastern Pennsylvania's nonprofit organizations and grantmakers in their service to our region. We develop and offer resources, facilitate partnerships and collaborations, and assist in the identification and implementation of governance and management best practices to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of organizations and the services and programs they offer.

NCAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance.
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Contact Us:
Kurt Bauman
NCAC Executive Director

Community Services Specialist
 
  
Board of Directors
570-655-5581
866-758-1929
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NCAC Fundamentals Disclaimer: The information provided in this email is intended for NCAC Members. NCAC has compiled this listing of grants and funding programs from a variety of subscriptions, bulletins and online resources. In order to obtain more specific information about the grants and funding programs listed above, please contact the foundation/agency directly.  Also, note that the eligibility criteria, deadlines, grant and funding programs and requirements may change or be modified by the foundation/agency at any time.