Nonprofit Insider: July 22, 2021

The word on the street is... we have a lot of news for you!

The Erie Community Foundation has chosen their next President! Our friends at The Erie Community Foundation recently announced the appointment of a new President: Karen Bilowith. Karen is the current President & CEO of the Idaho Community Foundation. She will begin her ECF tenure on October 1st. We are looking forward to working with and getting to know Karen and we hope you are too!

Funding Focus: The Wallace Foundation

LEARN MORE + APPLY! The Wallace Foundation has announced a five-year, $53 million initiative in support of arts organizations founded by and for Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latinx, Arab American, or Asian American/Pacific Islander communities. The initiative will explore the question: "Facing strategic challenges, how can and do arts organizations of color leverage their experience and histories of community orientation to increase their resilience, while sustaining their relevance?" Details on the application and selection process, and what participation in the initiative entails, are available at Wallace’s information hub, www.wallacefoundation.org/ArtsOpenCall. A brief application form is due by August 13, 2021.

Funding Focus: Tech Innovation Awards Last week, we shared information on the 2021 Technology Innovation Awards with Tech Forward. Interesting in applying? Consider taking advantage of Ben Franklin Technology PArtners for assistance! Reach out to Brian Slawin at brianslawin@cnp.benfranklin.org to chat more.

Funding Focus: Small Grants Workshop Representative Merski will host a small grants workshop at the Erie County Library on August 5th at 10:00am. They will have the most updated grant booklets and literature from other state departments. There will be a 40 people max. Save your spot by calling 814-455-6319 or by emailing Emily at ewalsh@pahouse.net! LEARN MORE!

Opportunities for you! Maher Duessel is hosting their annual nonprofit accounting CPE (Continuing Professional Education) seminar. There is no cost to attend. There will be 2 days of virtual sessions -Tuesday and Wednesday, July 27-28th. Both sessions will be in the afternoon from 12:45-4:50 P.M. and will focus on the latest non-profit accounting and auditing issues, including a session on the CARES Act and other Coronavirus funding updates. LEARN MORE + REGISTER!

Apply for a scholarship for Top Nonprofits' Virtual Summit for Nonprofit Changemakers (September 28 - 30) here!

The word on the street is that our members are hiring! Communications Associate with First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Mobile Pantry Coordinator with Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA Center Team Member with Mental Health Association of NW PA

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