The Nonprofit Insider: May 16, 2019
Magical news from us to you!
We found some events in the magician's hat!
Weird spot to keep them, dude.
  • Grant [RIGHT]ing: Strategies for Success with The Erie Community Foundation

  • Meetings That Make Sense

  • Harnessing the Power of Erie Gives... on a Shoestring Budget

  • The New Charitable Giving Method

  • The Fundraising Focus: A Forum for Development Professionals - Telling Stories that Motivate and Inspire

  • Getting to Know the Standards for Excellence®: Finance and Operations

  • Midday Marketing Meet-Up: Haters Gonna Hate - How to Deal When Social Media Gets Ugly
Speaking of magic...
Will we see you at The Erie Community Foundation's Annual Meeting?
United Way of Erie County and Erie's Public Schools seek Community School Lead Partners
United Way of Erie County and Erie's Public Schools recently announced a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to identify a Community School Lead Partner at Harding Elementary and a Community School Lead Partner at Perry Elementary.

If your organization has specific questions about this RFQ or if it would like to schedule a meeting to discuss the RFQ process in more detail, please email Emily Francis at emily@unitedwayerie.org or call (814) 456-2937 ext. 235. 
A Capacity Building Training? Sign us up!
On Thursday, May 23, 2019, the HUD Faith and Opportunity Initiative Office will convene a Capacity Development Training with HUD Professional Staff in Erie, Pa at the Erie Bayfront Hotel and Conference Center.

Learn strategies to enhance Community and Organizational Development and the art of successful Capacity Development for your community & organization from HUD Professional Staff.
Hey, you!
A potential Neighborhood Assistance Program session is on the horizon...
Is your nonprofit applying for the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) program next month?
Yes/considering!
No/do not care!
Are you Leading with Intent?
Calling nonprofit Board Chairs and Executive Directors - your input is needed!

Please take a few minutes to complete the Leading with Intent survey. There is a separate survey for Board Chairs and Chief Executives. The information will add to the BoardSource Index of Nonprofit Board Practices, a valuable tool for nonprofits.
Free items available!
Once again, our friends with the Millcreek Township School District have some items available for donation.

Teaser - these aren't just books... there are games and other items, too!

Contact Lori with any questions - spizarny@mtsd.org or (814) 835-5328.
This edition of the Nonprofit Insider is brought to you by one of our valued Associate Members, Maher Duessel!

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