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Bristol Organizations Meeting
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Effective Email
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D-Y-I Fundraising
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Navigate the Stimulus Fund
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Write a Grant Proposal
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Finding Funders
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Win-Win for Volunteers
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NE State CC Non Profit Classes
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YWCA Techincal Training
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Mission Statement
The goal of Bristol Organizations is to provide
service and non-profit Organizations in the
NE Tennessee and SW Virginia, the best
possible avenue for mutual communication
and the greatest exposure to the community.
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How-To's
Note: SCORE Bristol has experienced
non profit counselors that can assist
your organization with these items and
issues at no cost. For an appointment
phone 423-989-4850
Financial Procedures
Sample Financial Procedures (MSWord)
Brochures
Distilling you message (PDF)
Communications
Getting the word out (PDF)
Strategic Planning
Effective Strategic Planning (PDF)
Fundraising Advice
16 Tips
Fundraising
20 Mistakes
Fundraising Readiness
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This Month’s Topic
Volunteer Management Software
Come and see what this software can do for you on
When: Wednesday July 15th 11:30 AM
Where: Virginia Intermont College, Presidents Dining Room
RSVP’s are a must for this meeting
Several months ago Bristol Organizations and the YWCA worked on developing a Volunteer Management Software program. It was determined that existing "Canned" programs would be the best approach. The YWCA has continued to work on the issue and now has a software program. Nancy Firebaugh has offered to demonstrate the program at our meeting. It is easy to use and very powerful... to read more, Click Here.
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Many nonprofits across the country are trying to find specific information on federal, state, and local grant opportunities under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Here are some tips that update some of the information in VANNO's Special Reports (Click Here):
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Grant proposals are a part of any fundraiser's portfolio. Although grants can be from a variety of sources (such as foundations or a government entity1), most require the same basic information in the grant proposal. Most grantmaking organizations have their own proposal/application forms, although a few may only give you some basic guidelines. In any case, here are the most common sections of a grant proposal, and the information you should include. Click Here for more information.
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Have a SystemBy Joanne Fritz, About.com Looking for appropriate organizations that might fund your grant can be overwhelming. Cut it down to size with a system. The authors of Winning Grants, Step by Step1 suggest following these steps in doing your funder research.
To review the details of creating a "System"....... Click Here
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Nonprofits face increased demand for services despite decreased budgets. Meanwhile, more than 78 million Baby Boomers have work experience and talent to spare. Furthermore, newly retired Boomers are interested in leaving a social legacy through volunteerism. In recent months, Boomers and generations that follow are flocking to nonprofits with new, unexpected motivations: these “newly unemployed” have a desire to learn new skills and remain competitive in this tough job market. They want to share their skills and make meaningful contributions during unemployment or retirement.
This convergence is an unparalleled opportunity for organizational capacity-building through the utilization of Baby Boomers’ skills, talents, and circles of influence. To learn more about this opportunity......... Click Here
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Northeast State Community College is offering a nonprofit professional certification program. Classes will be held at the Regional Alliance for Economic Development office in Northeast TN Business Park near the Tri-Cities airport. Linda Calvert, dean of economic and community development at Northeast State, said the college worked with the United Way of Greater Kingsport to develop the program because continuing education and training opportunities were identified as gaps during a needs assessment of community service providers.
The program is designed for anyone who works with a nonprofit organization - employees, volunteers and board members. Four courses will be offered in each of four areas: business management; human resource, legal and administration; leadership and management; and fund development and marketing. Program participants can specialize in an area or take courses a la carte. Participants earn continuing education units for courses completed. Each course costs $35.
To earn the certificate, participants must complete 80 classroom hours of coursework including 48 hours of core courses, 27 hours of electives, and five hours of capstone courses. For more information call 323-0222 or visit www.northeaststate.edu.
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Summer/Fall 2009 Class Schedule
----------The Fall Class Schedule is being developed ----------
Call: the office of Community Education at 423-323-0222 Fax: 423-323-0217
E-mail: lwcalvert@northeaststate.edu. Or complete the Community Education Non-Credit Registration Form by mail or in person five days before the first class session. For more information on the division of Community Education, check out our website at
http://www.northeaststate.edu/default.asp?DocumentID=1594
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The YWCA is holding computer training classes for the benefit of our Bristol Community. The following is the current schedule. Please contact Kim Booher at 423-968-9444 for Details and registration or email K_Booher@ywcabristol.org
Note: For your information, over the summer, the YWCA has upgraded their computer room computers with all new MS Vista programming.
Note: Private Computer Tutoring on all computer lessons is available upon request
July 2009 Schedule
Class Date Time Cost
MS Excel Intermediate July 8th & 9th 9 - 1 PM $125
Internet Basics (Part 2) July 11th 10 - 12 PM
MS Access Intermediate Julu 13th & 14th 9 - 1 PM $125 Includes Textbook and CD
MS Office 2007 Overview July 14th 9 - 1 PM $ 75 1/2 day workshop
Internet Basics July 18th 10 - 12 PM
MS Sharepoint 2007 Basic July 20 & 22th 9 - 1 PM $125
MS Office 2007 Overview July 24th 9 - 1 PM $ 75 1/2 day workshop
Internet Basics (Part 2) July 22th 10 - 12 PM
MS Windows Vista July 27th 9 - 1 Pm
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