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Over 200 leaders gathered in Washington, DC May 18-20 for Building Opportunities 2009, the biggest event on nonprofit shared space and services. |
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Building for Sustainable Communities:
Nonprofit Facilities and Shared Workspaces
October 27, 2009 | David Brower Center | Berkeley, CA
As the real estate market continues to change and stimulus funds become available, nonprofit organizations are finding new opportunities to create quality workspace and facilities for themselves and the communities they serve. Join us for a hands-on training seminar to help your agency successfully create and operate a mission-enhancing, financially sustainable facility. Presented in partnership with ORGspaces.org - a project of the Northern California Community Loan, this seminar will offer tracks for established facility managers and new projects, such as
- Practical tools to lead your organization in developing, financing and managing a successful real estate project;
- Strategic considerations for offering shared workspace and collocation models; and
- Opportunities to connect with experienced nonprofit leaders and industry partners.
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WEBINAR: Building the Case for Nonprofit Centers
July, 23, 2009 | 11:00am - 12:00pm PT (2:00pm - 3:00pm ET)
Need to persuade your board, funders or government officials to help you create a nonprofit center? This webinar offers key messages, strategies and tools to gain their support. This webinar is designed for emerging centers in development.
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Over 200 leaders from the nonprofit, philanthropic, private, and public sectors convened in Washington D.C. May 18-20 for the largest event in North America dedicated to creating and managing shared workspace and services for the nonprofit sector. Participants came from diverse centers and organizations in 28 states, 4 Canadian provinces, the UK and Beijing, China. NCN honored 21 new nonprofit centers that have opened since 2007 and 50 centers celebrating milestone anniversaries. A survey of 100 nonprofit centers at the conference showcases the deep impact of shared spaces and services. Altogether, the programs serve 4,500 nonprofit organizations annually and touch 2.6 million lives across North America.
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Workshop presentations
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Community Assessment Tools
NCN now offers a set of proven templates, services and customized tools to help you understand your community's interest in a nonprofit center or shared services project and plan for success. Download information on the new Needs Assessment Toolkit or a complete list of the consulting services NCN provides. Contact Roxanne Hanson for more information. |
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NEW Video on Nonprofit Centers
This newly developed video, "Profiles of Success: Nonprofit Centers Building Communities," spotlights the impacts of four diverse centers in very different settings. Show your funder or partners the benefits of creating a nonprofit center. Order your copy by going to the NCN Store.
Green Building Support
Janine Belfast, LEED Green Associate, is providing pro bono services to a limited number of New York City or Westchester, NY-based organizations working on a LEED certification project. Please contact NCN for more information.
Pro Bono Legal Services
Jennifer Magalhaes, a former legal clerk at NCN partner Dewey & LeBoeuf, is offering pro bono legal services to nonprofit centers in the Washington, DC area. Her consulting services include negotiation and drafting of agreements, lease review, legal research, and assistance with due diligence in connection with real estate acquisitions. Please contact NCN for more information. |
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Grants Encourage Community Enhancements
Tom's of Maine Community Sponsorships will provide grants of $20,000 each to five nonprofit organizations in order to enhance their community projects. A wide range of community projects are eligible for support, including environmental initiatives, health and human service programs, community events, etc. Deadline: August 30, 2009. Visit the website to learn more about the program. |
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Gannett Foundation Community Action Grants
Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to nonprofits working to improve their communities in locations where Gannett owns a newspaper or broadcast station. Deadline: August 17, 2009. For guidelines and applications, visit the Gannet Foundation website. |
Nonprofit Centers in the News |
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Grants to help groups share services
United Way of Rhode Island awarded grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the state to be used towards creating shared workspace, operations and services. Read more
Foundation makes place for healthy living
Georgetown Health Foundation received local media coverage for repurposing a shopping center into a nonprofit destination for health-related organizations in Georgetown, Texas. Read more.
Do you have an exciting development or interesting experience that you would like to share with the Network? Send your news to info@nonprofitcenters.org and we will add it to the next Blueprint for Success. |
Bridges of Hope International, LLC Washington, DC
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Ottawa, ON
City of Denver Denver, CO
Fairfax County Fairfax, VA
Harbor House Community Service Center Southwest Harbor, ME
The Foraker Group Anchorage, AK
The Schott Foundation for Public Education Cambridge, MA
Victoria Women's Transition House Society Victoria, BC
Family Resource Center Redmond, WA
GroundWork Group Columbus, OH
Charlotte County Family Services Center Port Charlotte, FL
United Way Centraide Ottawa Ottawa, ON
CHED Santas Anonymous Edmonton, AB
Join the Network today to take advantage of conference discounts, webinars and members-only resources!
The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado, creator of the Alliance Center in Denver, Co, is accepting applications for an Office Manager and a Development Manager. The Office Manager is responsible for the organization's smooth and efficient operations and provides a public face for the Alliance. The Development Manager overseas grant requests and donor development processes to enable funding of the Alliance operations, projects, and program areas. If interested, please send resumes and salary requirements to Tina Oster and Joanne Keys.
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Al Sigl Community of Agencies
Location: Rochester, NY
Doors Opened: 1962 |
Mission / Purpose: Al Sigl is a collaborative community network that provides cost-effective real estate, business services and philanthropic support to independent human service agencies that serve children and adults with disabilities and special needs.
History: Al Sigl was established in 1962 to provide facilities for agencies servicing people with disabilities. It opened its first barrier free 150,000 square foot building in l968. Al Sigl has expanded to enable the growth of its agencies; it currently owns and manages over 650,000 square feet on six campuses in the greater Rochester area. Al Sigl member and affiliate agencies annually serve tens of thousands of children and adults with disabilities and special needs. In their 47 year history Al Sigl has conducted four capital campaigns to raise funds for facilities, equipment and an endowment to benefit Al Sigl and the member agencies.
For more information: Visit their Center profile or contact Daniel Meyers |
Update or add your Center Profile by going to www.nonprofitcenters.org/center.
Where will you find your next inspiration for change? Join us Sept. 7-9 at Momentum 2009.
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