NASSP Leadership Awards and Recognition

As part of its vision to promote excellence in middle and high school leadership, NASSP, with financial support from a number of partners, annually recognizes principals, assistant principals, schools, students, and advisers from across the country for their leadership and for making positive, significant differences in our schools and communities.

 

For information on NASSP recognition, award or scholarship programs, view the NASSP Scholarships and Awards Brochure or contact us at recognition@principals.org.

 

 

 

FW: M.A.C AIDS Fund Accepting Grant Applications for Housing Services and Programs

The M·A·C AIDS Fund U.S. Community Grants Program supports organizations working to address the link between poverty and AIDS through grants for programs that are providing food and nutrition and housing services to people living with HIV and AIDS.

There are two application deadlines per year for the U.S. Community Grants program — one for food/nutrition applications and one for housing applications. (The 2010 deadline has passed.) Organizations may only apply for one of the two programs each year.

Priority will be given to direct-service programs. For the housing program, priority will be given to established AIDS housing services providers and programs providing direct housing services to clients.

Applicant organizations must have 501(c)(3) status.

The maximum grant amount that may be requested is $50,000.
Deadline June 15

Visit the M·A·C AIDS Fund Web site for complete program information and an eligibility quiz.

 

 

Global Competition Seeks Essays on Faith-Based Enterprise Solutions to Poverty

In partnership with the Washington D.C.-based Center for Interfaith Action on Global Poverty, the SEVEN (Social Equity Venture) Fund has announced its 2010-11 Essay Competition.

The competition is open to participants around the globe. Writers are asked to submit a first-person narrative describing enterprise solutions to poverty that are faith-based, faith-inspired, or interfaith efforts. Illustrations may come from any domain, including healthcare, education, consumer products, human rights, and others. Examples must represent innovative private solutions to public problems.

The competition will award two prizes of $5,000 each.

Deadline: October 15, 2010

For more information, or to participate in the competition, visit the SEVEN Fund Web site.

 

CVS/Caremark Charitable Trust

The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust seeks to support organizations that are most effective at creating positive outcomes for:

• Children with disabilities
• Uninsured or underserved people with healthcare needs

 

Grant Size: Grants range from $10,000 to $50,000 for one-year support.

Grant Period: Grants will be provided for the 2011 calendar year and will be announced by the end of 2010.

CVS Caremark Charitable Trust is most interested in proposals where support can help an organization to:

• Expand or enhance an existing program with proven success
• Enable organizations to support innovative new approaches that produce positive outcomes for populations targeted
• Support one time capital needs (excluding bricks and mortar)

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications for 2011 grant support will be accepted May 1 - June 15, 2010. All applications to the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust must be submitted online.

 

 

 

Institute of Museum and Library Services Funding Guide

An overview of the Institute’s FY2011 programs and resources, including useful tips and tools you can use to develop competitive grant applications and staff contact information for each grant program.  Download at http://www.imls.gov/pdf/2011_Guide.pdf

 

 

Legal Issues of Fundraising and Revenue Generation

In the current economic climate, nonprofits should consider diversification of revenue sources to keep their programs healthy. At the same time, nonprofits need to be aware of the legal requirements and ramifications of various types of fundraising. This workshop will address regulations that govern nonprofits' solicitation activity, as well as the growing trend of nonprofits to engage in business ventures and internet-based fundraising.
 

 

Topics will include:

·         Is your organization properly registered to conduct fundraising and appropriately reporting the donations it receives to the IRS?

·         Do solicitations contain required disclosures?

·         Are you conducting online fundraising? Fundraising through social networking media?

·         Are the proper acknowledgements being provided to your donors?

·         Are you generating income from a business venture? Joint venture? Social ventures? 

 

Speakers:

Nancy Eberhardt, Esq., Director, New Jersey Program, Pro Bono Partnership

Priya Morganstern, Esq., Director, Hartford Program, Pro Bono Partnership

Maurice Segall, Esq., Director, New York & Fairfield County Programs, Pro Bono Partnership

 

 

Date:  June 22, 2010

Time:  12:00PM - 2:00PM

Location:  Teleconference

Charge:  $20.00/person, nonrefundable

Registration Deadline:  June 20, 2010

 

 

 

Ladder to Leadership Program (deadline: June 2

Victoria Foundation and the Institute for Ethical Leadership at Rutgers Business School have been selected to collaborate with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) to implement a national fellowship program in the Greater Newark region that will help train the next generation of community health leaders. The Ladder to Leadership program aims to boost the skills and capabilities of early- to mid-level professionals working in health and community-related nonprofit organizations, positioning them to lead organizations as many nonprofit leaders retire.  Up to 30 fellows will work in Greater Newark to take part in the 16-month leadership curriculum, participating in face-to-face training sessions, individualized executive coaching, and team project work. 
 
Applicants must demonstrate a record of accomplishment within the nonprofit sector, potential for leadership in the nonprofit health and community arenas, and a proven commitment to serving at-risk groups. To learn more about who is eligible and how to apply, click here.

 

 

 

OJJDP Announces Latest FY 2010 Funding Opportunities

 

OJJDP Announces Latest FY 2010 Funding Opportunities The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has announced the following fiscal year (FY) 2010 funding opportunities: ·  Juvenile Indigent Defense National Clearinghouse ·  National Evaluation of Safe Start Promising Approaches ·  Safe Start Promising Approaches Project ·  Youth with Sexual Behavior Problems Program. Resources: To obtain further information about the above and other current OJJDP solicitations, including eligibility criteria and application deadlines, visit ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/funding/FundingList.asp.

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