Nonprofit Insider: March 11, 2021 |
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March 11 is Johnny Appleseed Day.
(And so is September 26! What's that all about!?)
This Johnny Appleseed Day, take a moment to plant a seed of positivity, spread some joy, or, if its been a tough week, just eat an apple.
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The deadline to submit an NEA nomination is March 19, 2021! |
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Don't forget to get your nominations in for the 2021 Nonprofit Excellence Awards!
Award categories include:
- CEO of the Year
- Nonprofit of the Year
- Best Place to Work
- Young Professional of the Year
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NEWLY REVAMPED! Charles H. Bracken Excellence in Nonprofit Governance Award
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NEWLY ADDED! Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Submissions are due by March 19, 2021!
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Funding Focus: Hear Erie's Youth |
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H.E.Y.! is currently seeking proposals for projects that address various needs for youth with projects that include but are not limited to mental health, substance abuse, poverty, education, and discrimination.
An organization can request up to $10,000.
Applications must be submitted online by April 16, 2021 and recipients will be selected by mid-May.
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Funding Focus: Youth Service America |
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Youth Service America (YSA) is searching for Heartwarming Young Heroes with creative ideas to foster meaningful connections, promote inclusion and teach empathy.
Grants in the amount of $100, $250, or $500 are available for youth-led service projects and community-building activities during Global Youth Service Day (April 23-25, 2021).
The final application deadline is Wednesday, March 31.
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Funding Focus: Google Impact Challenge |
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The Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls commits $25 million to fund organizations creating pathways to prosperity for women and girls.
Google has issued an open call for applications, and selected charitable initiatives will receive up to $2 million, as well as opportunities for mentorship and additional support from Google.
Applications close at 23:59 GMT on April 9, 2021.
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Call for Artists: UPMC Hamot Installation |
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Erie Arts & Culture, on behalf of the Hamot Health Foundation and UPMC Hamot, is requesting qualifications from artists or artist teams who have established reputations for design, execution, and installation of public art projects.
The budget for this project is $50,000. This is inclusive of all expenses related to the project, including artist fees, artist travel, fabrication, installation, insurance, and maintenance contingency.
Applications are due by April 4, 2021 (11:59 PM EST).
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Spread the word: these organizations are hiring! |
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Looking for a Place to Plant Your Organization? |
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Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church has office and/or event space available for a local nonprofit. Contact Gail Giacomelli at 814-864-4809 for additional information or to tour the space.
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- [Online Learning] Governance Gateway: Board Member Training
- At your own pace + live wrap-up on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
- [Zoom Meeting] Five Habits of the Unbeatable Board
- Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- [Zoom Discussion] Open Dialogue with OpenedEyes
- Thursday, April 01, 2021, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- [Zoom Meeting] COVID-19 Prevention Checklist for Events
- Wednesday, April 07, 2021, 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
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This Nonprofit Insider is brought to you by |
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Associate Member of The Nonprofit Partnership |
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Want to learn more about Johnny Appleseed on his special day?
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