Giving DuPage brings you the latest edition of the Nonprofit Newsroom, our monthly email featuring connections, resources & professional development opportunities for our nonprofit partners.
Let’s continue to share ideas and learn from one another! Please let us know if you’re aware of other nonprofit resources, or if you have any questions, by contacting us at
givingdupage@dupageco.org
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Thank you for everything you do!
– the Giving DuPage Team
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Express gratitude to your mission heroes!
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You and your volunteers are cordially invited to our special annual countywide recognition event – Volapalooza 2018!
Honor your volunteers and everyday heroes by joining us on October 25 and recognize your everyday heroes among 150+ volunteers being celebrated countywide from:
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Faith-based Organization
- Community Groups
- Corporate Volunteer Programs
Don’t miss out on this beautiful morning where we, together, say 'thank you' to your volunteers with a delicious breakfast, a fantastic speaker and a special gratitude gift for your honorees!
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50 Volunteers Looking To Serve YOUR Organization
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Giving DuPage has been contacted by a group looking to organize a volunteer event for a large group of 45-50 interns. They would like to volunteer at one nonprofit organization on Friday August 10 from 9am-12pm. They are open to volunteering outdoors and would prefer to be in the Oakbrook/Westchester area (but are open to all locations).
Contact Giving DuPage ASAP (no later than July 18) so we can provide a few volunteering options to this large group to plan their volunteer event.
If this date doesn't work but your organization can host group volunteers at another time, please let us know. We are receiving volunteer group requests often and it helps to know which local nonprofit organizations can host group volunteers.
Here's to connecting awesome volunteers with some great local causes!
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Reach 26,000. Be in the 2018-19 Giving Guide!
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Giving DuPage is partnering once again with the Daily Herald to produce the 16
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Annual DuPage Giving Guide. Details coming to your inbox this week!
Our local nonprofit partners have two opportunities for visibility in this annual publication with a circulation of 26,000 to DuPage subscribers of the Daily Herald.
- Your organization has an opportunity to be listed in the guide for FREE
- Your organization can choose a paid advertisement
What can you do in the meantime? Think about what volunteer or in-kind donation needs you want to share!
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The DuPage County Trifecta
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Share these three resources with your guests, members, and clients! Learn more about the issues affecting our community, and list your organization as a community resource for those seeking help with a problem.
Impact DuPage
- Our community's needs, challenges, and health dashboard.
DuPage CRIS
- Resource for those seeking help or assistance.
Giving DuPage
- Give a helping hand! Volunteerism and nonprofit resources.
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Community Innovators Grant - Deadline July 20
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Has your organization been successful in establishing creative and innovative solutions to community needs? DuPage Foundation and their Next Generation Initiative want to celebrate you - with a grant!
This special grant opportunity for DuPage nonprofit organizations will culminate with the Imagination Ball on November 17. Get recognized as a community leader! Three organizations will be awarded.
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Court-Mandated Volunteers at Your Service!
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On average, Giving DuPage receives
3-5 calls every week
from those seeking community service hours. We refer them to
givingdupage.org/court
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Is your organization willing to accept court-mandated volunteers?
Here are two tips on how to mobilize these volunteers for your cause:
- Tag your opportunity as a Court-Mandated opportunity when posting your volunteer needs to the Portal. See the image below.
- Screen these volunteers. It's within your right to ask about their offense.
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The Thrill Ride of the Summer for Your Teens
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Are you an organization serving teens? Think they'd like a fun experience behind the wheel? Ford Driving Skills for Life is coming to West Chicago on July 21 and 22!
The Ford Foundation is offering a hands-on training program for new drivers that teaches critical driving skills not covered in the driving test. The program also includes a module for parents!
The program is FREE and a great opportunity to engage with your youth!
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Got the Scoop on Naperville?
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Know someone making positive impact in Naperville, leading the way to make change? Naperville Community Television, NCTV17, wants to hear all about it!
Nominate your friend and game-changer today for a chance to be featured by NCTV17!
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Expand Your Volunteer Base with Students!
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DAVA, DuPage Association of Volunteer Administration, is hosting fantastic speaker and educator Dr. Alicia Battle at their next meeting on July 25!
Learn how to mobilize student volunteers through service learning and internship opportunities. Make students part of your volunteer recruitment plan!
Date
: July 25
Time
: 9-11am
Location
: Benedictine University, 164 Kindlon Hall, in Lisle
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Family Volunteering Day Grant - Deadline August 28
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Planning on mobilizing volunteers on Family Volunteer Day, November 18? generationOn, part of Points of Light and in partnership with Disney, will support 100 projects from nonprofit organizations and schools!
generationOn wants to engage kids and teens in service and volunteering, and you can be part of this larger story as you engage families on November 18.
Apply to receive $250, $500, or $1,000 for your Family Volunteer Day Project!
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Promotional Resource - NCTV17
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Planning your gala or special event? Don't forget your local resources like Naperville Community Television!
A few ways to promote your event:
- Online advertising on NCTV17's website which sees 35,000 visitors each month. Link directly to your event page.
- Connect with 3,600 subscribers of a daily email through Naperville Now by posting a banner ad that links to your event page.
- Want video of your event? Remember that NCTV17 offers video production services!
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Community Improvement Project Grant - Deadline September 15
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Need support with your fundraising or volunteer efforts? The Naperville Junior Women's Club is now accepting applications for their Community Improvement Project grant!
This opportunity only comes around once every two years. Applications due by September 15, 2018!
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REMINDER: Volunteer Recruitment Resource
- More than 500,000 adults are at-risk of losing their SNAP benefits! Many have already lost their assistance.
- Clients must be engaged, for a total of 80 hours monthly, in either - employment, jobs training, or volunteerism to keep their SNAP.
- This is a GREAT opportunity to find regular, weekly volunteers for your organization!
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Giving DuPage is DuPage County's Volunteer Center
with the mission to promote giving and volunteering countywide.
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Giving DuPage is a 501(c)3 organization operating in partnership with DuPage County.
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