|
"Live as you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever."
Mahatma Gandhi, Indian National Leader
1869-1948
July 15, 2010 |
|
News
| |
The New Center Training Schedule Now Available!! Visit May - August 2010 Training Bulletin.
Click Here to Register Online.
It's Alive! Fundraising Showing Signs of New Life
(AFP, June 22)
Nonprofit revenue in the U.S. increased 12.1 percent in the three months ending April 2010 as compared to the same period last year, according to a new report.
Research Changing Image of Volunteering
(The NonProfit Times, June 29)
The theme of the National Conference on Volunteering and Service going on in New York City is "It's Up To You," yet the call is not so much about increasing the sheer number of volunteers as it is finding the most effective people and measuring results.
|
|
Educational Workshops
| |
Building Blocks of Planned Giving
Wednesday, July 28th
10:00am-12:00pm
Fee- $30
Planned giving fundraising plays a significant role in the success of every non-profit. Not only do planned gifts help ensure the future of the organization, but they offer every donor an opportunity to leave a personal legacy with his/her charity of choice.
Many planned gift vehicles also provide welcome benefits for the donors. This workshop will discuss the building blocks necessary to create this valuable program, including a prospective donor base, marketing strategies, and gift acceptance guidelines. A detailed exploration of several types of planned giving options will be provided.
August
Foundation Directory Online Professional
Monday, August 2nd
9:30am-10:30am
There is no fee for this class, but registration is a must!
Using this top-tier database, you can access 450,000 searchable 990s, the entire database of 91,500 grantmakers and 1.25 million grants, and exclusive funder portfolios featuring news, requests for proposals, key staff affiliations, printable color charts illustrating grant distributions, and more. Join us at our free monthly orientation session and receive hands-on assistance with this powerful online resource.
Intermediate Grantmaking
August 5th, 6th and 13th
9:00am-3:00pm- Working lunches included
August 10th
12:00pm-5:00pm- Optional writing clinic
fee: $225
This intensive, four-part workshop was created for individuals with at least one-year grantwriting experience or who have recently completed our Introduction to Proposal Writing workshop or Grantwriting Bootcamp. Through instruction and practical exercises, the workshop will teach participants a step-by-step approach to preparing successful proposals and then provide the opportunity for proposal review and feedback.
During Day One & Two, the workshops will familiarize participants with the stages of preparing a winning proposal, including: program planning, creating measurable objectives, outcomes and timelines, targeting funding research and reading "between the lines" of foundation grant guidelines.
Day Three is an optional writing clinic in our Technology Center where participants are encouraged to join faculty Carrie Roberts and work on writing their proposal.
Day Four, participants will sign up for individualized coaching sessions with Carrie focusing on the proposal you developed and the research you did. Grantsmanship topics of concern to participants will also be discussed.
Powerpoint- Do More: Presentation Workshop
Friday, August 20th
8:30am-12:00pm
fee: $35
We will take a great looking presentation from concept to completion. You will learn all of the
essential steps, planning issues, and design choices that are involved in delivering a great looking
product. Prerequisite: PowerPoint Get Going or equivalent experience
· Customizing presentations
· Graphics, movies, and sound effects
· Customizing SmartArt graphics and tables
· Photo albums and animation
· Delivery options
Microsoft Access- Get Going: Design/Tables
Friday, August 20th
1:00pm-4:30pm
fee: $35
This class gives you the core database knowledge and prepares you to build an Access database
that will be able to grow with your organization. Next we start actually building the database, paying
special attention to making sound decisions make your database robust and error resistant.
· Getting started
· Databases and tables
· Fields and records
· Data entry rules
Charitable Gift Annuities
Tuesday, August 24th
10:00am-11:30am
There is no fee but registration is a must!
A charitable gift annuity is one of the simplest planned gifts available to donors. Mutually beneficial, this giving vehicle offers the donor lifetime additional income (some of which is income tax-free), a charitable tax deduction, and the opportunity to leave a legacy with a nonprofit organization. Rates are very attractive!
VCCF is the only nonprofit in our county offering charitable gift annuities that can benefit any charity of the donor's choosing. Join us for this informative seminar to learn the ABC's of the charitable gift annuity and how it can benefit both your donors and your nonprofit.
|
|
Regional Opportunities
| |
Money for Our Movements: A Social Justice Fundraising Conference
August 12- 13, 2010
Mills College, Oakland, CA
Money for Our Movements is the next version of Raising Change: A Social Justice Fundraising Conference, which GIFT (Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training) presented in 2006 and 2008. The conference brings together hundreds of fundraisers, activists, and organizers to share our collective wisdom, skills, and talents and grapple with tough questions.
|
|
Funding Opportunities
|
Ventura County AIDS Partnership 2011 Request for Proposals
For 2011, VCAP expects to allocate $60,000 dependent on funds raised in 2010, qualifications of partners and merits of proposed programs. Grants up to $10,000 will be considered. VCAP operates under strict confidentiality and conflict of interest policies to ensure decisions are made in a fair, unbiased manner.
TIMELINE OF IMPORTANT DATES:
July 9, 2010 VCAP's RFP releases countywide
July 14 or August 3 Mandatory Applicants meeting 3:30 - 5 pm (please attend one session)
August 25, 2010 Optional submission of proposal for completeness review prior to final due date
September 30, 2010 Proposals are due by Noon
December 15, 2010 Applicants, Media and Funders notified
January 1, 2011 Grant Year Begins
Grants of up to $8,000 will be awarded to small, grassroots activist organizations that have provocative direct-action agendas and are working on multi-pronged campaigns to preserve and protect the environment.
Posted on July 15, 2010
Deadline: August 31, 2010
Grants of up to $2,000 will be awarded to nonprofits working on projects designed and implemented by women and girls to promote equality, environmental justice, and financial success for the female members of communities across the globe.
Posted on July 15, 2010
Deadline: August 14, 2010
Grants of up to $3,000 will be awarded to schools currently participating in the council's Fuel Up to Play 60 program.
Posted on July 15, 2010
Deadline: August 15, 2010
|
|
Notes From Our Faculty
|
VCCF Faculty members from Weisman Hamlin Public Relations (WHPR) have available up-to-date public relations information specifically for non-profits in their bi-monthly newsletter. To recieve this informative newsletter, email Nickie Bonner at nickie@whpr.com with your email address. |
|
Nonprofit Employment Opportunities
|
Click here for employment opportunities in the Ventura County Nonprofit sector!! | |
|
|
|
 |
|
To enable and promote philanthropy to improve our community
For Good. For Ever.
Confirmed in compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations | |
|
FREE!
Ventura County Charitable Events Calendar
|
|
|
Feel like dressing up this weekend for a gala evening out, hitting the green for a round of golf, or maybe attending a fashion show? Now all your options are available at the click of a mouse thanks to the new Ventura County Charitable Events Calendar.
The centralized community calendar is increasing exposure to the wealth of charitable activities and events open to the community while also helping nonprofit agencies avoid scheduling conflicts and duplication of events. The calendar is also a great way to promote the many choices potential donors have of contributing to nonprofit causes via a special event.
Nonprofit agencies are able to register as calendar users and then enter their events remotely. The Center staff approves each submission and obtains any necessary backup data within 24 hours. The calendar features events in four categories:
Call (805) 988-0916 ext. 110 with questions. |
Center for
Nonprofit Leadership
| |
For more information
please contact
Susan Seale at
(805) 988-0196 ext. 110
or
Library Hours
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday |
Planned Giving Initiative
|
|
Planned Giving Initiative Open Office Hours Available!!
Do you understand the concept of the charitable gift annuity? Do you have a question about your organization's gift acceptance policies? Would you welcome some advice regarding the complex gift your donor's advisor is suggesting? Ilana Ormond, Director of Planned Giving at VCCF, extends an invitation to all nonprofit staff, board members, donors and professional advisors to meet in a one-on-one, confidential setting to discuss a variety of topics related to planned giving.
Office hours are available Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Appointments are one hour each and must be scheduled in advance. Please call 988-0196 x122 for more information or to book an appointment.
Charitable Gift Annuities at VCCF
Did you know that VCCF offers charitable gift annuities that can benefit any charity of the donor's choosing? Charitable gift annuities are beneficial for both the donor and the nonprofit, offering a guaranteed lifetime income and a variety of tax benefits. We are proud to partner with the nonprofits in the county to create legacies for their donors through this simple, meaningful planned gift. For further information, please call Ilana Ormond, Director of Planned Giving, at 805-988-0196 x122. | |
|
Technology Works for Nonprofits
|
|
Visit the Center and our state-of-the-art computer lab! In the computer lab, visitors will find 10 computer workstations with flat screen monitors, broadband internet access and FREE access to Foundation Directory Online - Professional.
The computer lab is home to Technology Works for Nonprofits, a strategic initiative to ensure that nonprofit organizations have access, at an effective cost, to technology based skills-building opportunities and to impart to nonprofit leaders how appropriate use of technology can improve efficiency and effectiveness. This will be achieved through technology training and skill-building workshops, peer networking opportunities and access to expert consulting.
Want to learn more about Technology Works for Nonprofits? Contact us and...
...hear more about the software application training and coaching scheduled in the Technology Center each month.
...learn about hosting tailored computer training, for you and your staff, that meets your organization's needs.
...discover how your organization can benefit from the Technology Circuit Rider program and receive valuable organizational-specific technology business assessment by certified consultants.
To schedule a consultation with our Technology Circuit Rider, contact Dena Jenson at (805) 988-0196 ext. 128 or email djenson@vccf.org.
FREE Technology Assessments for Ventura County Nonprofit Organizations!
Want to get the most out of the computers and technology you have? Ever wonder how technology can better support your important work? Discover how your organization can benefit from the VCCF Technology Circuit Rider program and receive valuable organizational-specific technology business assessment by certified consultants.
To schedule a consultation with our Technology Circuit Rider, contact Dena Jenson at (805) 988-0196 ext. 128 or email djenson@vccf.org. |
|
|
|
The VCCF Center for Nonprofit Leadership is a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center (http://foundationcenter.org).
As a member of this nationwide network of libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit agencies, the Center provides visitors with free public access to grantmaker directories, books on fundraising and nonprofit management, and the Foundation Center's electronic database, The Foundation Directory Online - Professional.
The fully searchable database includes detailed profiles of all active U.S. foundations, as well as an extensive file of recent grants awarded by the nation's top funders.
Library Hours
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday | |
Publications / Reports
|
Analyzes trends in economic outcomes, including employment, family finances, and home values; behavioral changes, including cutting back on spending; and attitudes related to the recession by race/ethnicity, age, political affiliation, and income. (7/15)
Updates physician and patient survey data on how the U.S. healthcare system ranks against those of Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom on measures of quality, access, efficiency, equity, and healthy lives. (7/15) |
|
|
