ACE January 2013 Newsletter by Arkansas Coalition for Excellence

Helping Nonprofits Help Arkansas

January 2013

Impact of the Arkansas Nonprofit Sector

Arkansas Coalition for Excellence: Helping Nonprofits Help Arkansas We are proud to work with you to achieve ACEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission and vision together: Mission: Strengthen Arkansas Nonprofits Vision: A strong, vibrant, united and effective nonprofit sector that is well positioned to meet the diverse needs of all Arkansans. Our Core Values: Best Practices | Inclusive | Unity in Diversity | Connecting & Equipping | Statewide Vision | Regional Approach

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Greetings from ACE

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Upcoming Trainings and Events

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Charity & Prosperity Report Preview

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Member Corner More impact report Grants Corner

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GREETINGS FROM ACE ACE Members and Friends, The Fiscal Cliff. Elimination of the Charitable Giving Deduction. Debt Reduction (read Cuts to Critical Social Service Programs). Through all of the public discourse over the last several years, you hear very little about a critical part of our economy – one that not only contributes to the economy and our communities, but also is the last line of defense for those in desperate need in our state – the nonprofit sector. Further exploration and discussion as to the contribution of Arkansas’ nonprofit sector on our economy is needed by policy makers to ensure that fiscal decisions are informed by data about the impact their decisions will have on the nonprofit sector and the services we provide. In partnership with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR), we have gathered data to illustrate how the nonprofit sector contributes to our state and thus, the nation. The data show that, in 2010, public charities in Arkansas had a total economic impact of $13,505,145,972 and employed an estimated 93,095 individuals which represents nearly 7% of the workforce in the state. There were 14,368 incorporated nonprofit organizations, of which 9,270 were registered as 501(c)(3) organizations and 616 registered as private foundations. Nonprofit revenues between 2006 and 2010 were $46,393,390,998 (two-thirds of revenue goes to health care and one-fifth to education). Most organizations are funded through program revenue, even when factoring out health and education. Read the report here. The numbers, as you know, don’t tell the whole story. There is another factor in the nonprofit economic equation. The intangible impact nonprofits have may even be greater than the tangible effects. Unfortunately, at this time, ACE does not have the data to complete this equation. But, you do. Simply take the Total Effect from your sub-sector and add YOUR story. Some of our intangible benefits can be numerically calculated (the cost of serving families in community services vs. institutional services, e.g.) and others cannot. However, that doesn’t mean the services we are providing are without value. What is the value of keeping a child at home? What is the value of starting kindergarten being able to read? What is the value of keeping our rivers clean and safe? Tell your story. It is one that needs telling if we are to ensure our value is included in the final fiscal equation. Sincerely,

President and CEO

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UPCOMING TRAININGS, EVENTS & PROGRAMS ACE Member Only Webinar-How to Become a Clinton School project site and make your application stand-out Each year, Clinton School students partner with organizations for public service projects as part of the school’s Master of Public Service degree program. Field service at the Clinton School emphasizes the practice of public service through the completion of projects focusing on systemic social justice issues. The field service programs offer a great opportunity for students to receive hands-on experience in the nonprofit field, as well as an excellent opportunity for nonprofits to receive capacity building assistance. ACE is teaming-up with the Clinton School to help increase our members likelihood of becoming a field service site. Presented by: Julianne Dunn, Assistant Director of Field Service Education, Clinton School of Public Service Wednesday, January 30 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Webinar – Accessible online and by phone (you will receive your log-in and call-in information following registration) Cost: Free – This webinar is for ACE Members Only (Are you an ACE Member? Click Here) Register Here

ACE-GrantStation Webinar- Getting Started: Where to begin writing grant requests? Are you new to grant writing? This webinar will help you prepare the basic documents needed to write compelling letters of inquiry and grant proposals. Participants will come away with a clear picture of what is needed to create successful grant requests. Cynthia M. Adams, CEO of GrantStation, has been teaching grant writing workshops for over 20 years, and presents a webinar full of "how to's" and "examples" for the novice grant writer. Participants will receive several handouts/worksheets before the webinar to help guide their success. Presented by: Cynthia M. Adams, CEO, GrantStation Tuesday, February 5 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Webinar – Accessible online and by phone (you will receive your log-in and call-in information following registration) Cost: $35 ACE Members / $60 Nonmembers Register Here

On Topic With ACE– Keeping Your Mission In Mind It is easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day operations of your organization. But from programming to financials it is important to frame your nonprofit’s activities within the organization’s mission. In this call hear from two nonprofit executives on how they keep their mission in mind and discuss with your nonprofit peers on how to best focus your operations to be mission driven. Conference Call– Accessible by phone (you will receive your call-in information following registration) Tuesday, February 26 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: Free – This webinar is for ACE Members Only (Are you an ACE Member? Click Here) Register Here

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Collaboration and Communication Session Highlights:

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Learn how to build a high functioning collaborative team Identify and understand the key components of collaborative leadership Learn how to use communication strategies to build trust and

collaboration Participate in small group activities and open discussion Presented by: Charlotte Strickland, Professional Development & Training Coordinator, University of Central Arkansas Thursday, February 28 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. UCA, Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center, Room 111 Cost: $20 (Limited scholarships are available for organizations serving communities of 5,000 or less. Contact Josh Markham, joshm@uca.edu). Register Here

OTHER EVENTS Women’s Foundation of Arkansas-Women and Philanthropy: Investing with a Gender Lens Presented by: Eleanor Blayney, Directions for Women, LLC & Kathleen McQuiggan, Catalina Leadership Heifer International, Little Rock Tuesday February 12 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cost: $50 for general public, $150 for CPA & CFP CEUs Register Here.

SAVE THE DATE Beyond Funding: Building Capacity for Your Organization ACE presents this five-week workshop series in partnership with the Clinton School of Public Service and the UAMS, Translational Research Institute Presenters: Various Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Capacity will be limited to 20 organizations. More details and registration information will be coming shortly.

Creating a Highly Effective Board: Six Questions Every Nonprofit Leader Should Ask ACE presents this one day event in partnership with the UCA Center for Community and Economic Development Special Guest Presenter: Susan Meier, Principal of Meier and Associates and former Vice President of Consulting and Trainer at BoardSource Thursday, May 9 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. UCA, Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center More details and registration information will be coming shortly. Arkansas Coalition for Excellence | 200 River Market Avenue, Suite 100 | Little Rock, AR 72201 | 501.375.1223 | www.acenonprofit.org

Arkansas Coalition for Excellence | 200 River Market Avenue, Suite 100 | Little Rock, AR 72201 | 501.375.1223 | www.acenonprofit.org

MEMBERSHIP New and Renewing Members Arkansas Coalition for Peace and Justice, Little Rock NEW Civitan Services, Benton Duran Associates, Little Rock AR Community Foundation, Little Rock Texarkana Symphony Orchestra, Texarkana Mission Outreach of NE AR, Paragould ACHANGE, Little Rock AR Access to Justice Foundation, Little Rock Cross County Historical Society, Wynne New Beginnings Pregnancy Help Center, Ash Flat

Want to join our coalition of over 300 members dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector ? Contact Rebecca at 501.375.1223 or rzimmermann @acenonprofit.org

Impact of the Nonprofit Sector: A Look through a Local Lens by. Linda Fitts El Dorado Connections

Cooperation & Collaboration Fourteen years ago when my husband agreed to take a position in El Dorado, I have to admit, I had to get a map out and look for it. El Dorado is a community of less than 20,000 citizens, but despite the loss of several major employers, the community remains a healthy and vibrant place to live.

After settling in, I was hired as the director of a nonprofit organization. Little did I know, my adventures in that world would take me on a wonderful and fulfilling journey. Grant writing, grant reporting, financial management, public speaking and networking in the community began immediately. Outside of the “faith community,” there are approximately 25 nonprofit organizations that provide services for those in need. Just this morning I attended a meeting of a dozen nonprofits at our Chamber of Commerce. When I glanced around the room and took inventory, I was amazed at what a diverse group we serve.

Each of us shared what we are doing in our prospective agencies, and when someone spoke about a need for one of their clients, immediately, more than one of the peers spoke up to say, “we can take care of that for you.” Cooperation and collaboration are what make the nonprofit sector in Arkansas so strong. It is practiced here in El Dorado - and we do it well. We know that if our agency can’t help an individual, another can and it only takes a phone call.

Volunteerism & the Next Generation As nonprofit leaders, we know what it takes to operate a healthy nonprofit. We also know that we must have volunteers who are willing to lead. I continue to be amazed by what a nonprofit with volunteers can achieve. Volunteerism is not something that is hard wired into us when we are born. It must be taught. And thank goodness, organizations like Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, Girl Scouts, Boy & Girls Clubs, as well as faith based organizations, and student service organizations are doing this every day. We, as the collective community of nonprofits, need to encourage, empower and engage our young leaders of tomorrow. They are our hope for the future.

Nonprofit Pride I am proud to be a leader in Arkansas’ nonprofit sector. I am especially proud to serve the El Dorado community. Our sector is a strong, hardworking group of community organizations who are all committed to one goal – to serve those in need and better the communities we live in. Together, our impact can only continue to grow stronger. Arkansas Coalition for Excellence | 200 River Market Avenue, Suite 100 | Little Rock, AR 72201 | 501.375.1223 | www.acenonprofit.org

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New and Renewing Members Friends of Central Arkansas Libraries, Little Rock River Valley Shelter for Battered Women, Russellville Arkansas Prostate Cancer Support for Employment Initiatives for People with Disabilities Foundation, Little Rock Kessler Foundation: Signature Employment Grants Program Ouachita Children’s Center, The Kessler Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of people with physical disabiliHot Springs ties caused by stroke, multiple sclerosis, injuries to the brain and spinal cord, and other Dumas Chamber of Comcognitive or neuromuscular disabilities. The Foundation’s national Signature Employment merce, Dumas Grants Program funds non-traditional solutions that increase employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. These solutions may include new pilot initiatives, demonstration Community Development projects, or social ventures that lead to the generation of new ideas to solve high unemCorporation of Carroll ployment and underemployment of individuals with disabilities. Preference will be given County, Eureka Springs to interventions that overcome specific employment barriers related to long-term deSHARE Foundation, El Dopendence on public assistance, advance competitive employment, or launch a social rado enterprise project. Grants of $100,000 to $250,000 per year for up to two years are available to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies Main Street Arkansas, Little throughout the United States. The deadline for online concept submissions is February 1, Rock 2013; invited proposals are due May 24, 2013. Visit the Foundation’s website for program Arkansas Arts Council, Little details. Rock Osceola Center for Arts and Domestic Violence Shelters Funded Heritage, Osceola NEW The Mary Kay Foundation: Shelter Grant Program The Mary Kay Foundation is committed to ending the epidemic of domestic violence by Hunter Phillips Goodman, providing grants to women's shelters throughout the United States. Each year, the FounNorth Little Rock dation’s Shelter Grant Program awards grants of $20,000 to at least one domestic vioAR STEM Coalition, Little lence shelter in every state; remaining funds are distributed based on state population. Rock Applying organizations must offer immediate overnight housing to women and children Hannah K. Vogler, Little affected by domestic violence. The grants provided by the Foundation may be used for the operating budget of the shelter, with the exception of staff travel. Applications will be Rock accepted from January 15 to April 30, 2013. Visit the Foundation’s website to review the Help Network, Russellville funding guidelines and download the application forms. Safe Haven Shelter for Women and Children, Hot Giving Tree Grants Springs NEW Arkansas Community Foundation Through their signature Giving Tree Grant Program, ARCF supports a broad ACCESS, Inc., Pine Bluff range of projects with the potential for statewide impact and programs serving immediHeifer International, Little ate local needs. Each of ARCF 27 local offices and our central office in Little Rock offers Rock Giving Tree grants at least once a year. Typically, these grants are available for a wide AR Advocates for Children variety of charitable causes; sometimes, though, they’ll choose to target a particular and Families, Little Rock need (like hunger relief or childhood nutrition). Check with the local office to which Harvest Texarkana Regional you’re applying for information about the current grantmaking focus. Deadline to apply February 15. Food Bank, Texarkana The 20th Century Club of ACC Mini-Grant Little Rock, Little Rock Arkansas Cancer Coalition The Arkansas Cancer Coalition (ACC) works to strengthen the cancer control network as Samaritan Community Center, Rogers well as implement the goals and strategies of the state’s only comprehensive cancer plan—the Arkansas Cancer Plan (ACP). To download the Arkansas Cancer Plan, click Van Buren County Literacy here. Mini-grants, of $750 – $2500, allow ACC to fund activities/events/programs on a Council, Clinton short term basis that work to advance the goals and objectives of the Arkansas Cancer Plan. Partners are encouraged to apply for these funds to support their activity/event/ program for the 2013 fiscal period of February 18 – May 17, 2013 (funding must be expended No Later Than May 17, 2013). The deadline for applications is February 1, 2013.

GRANTS CORNER

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RESOURCES AND OTHER LINKS TIP OF THE MONTH The Masterpiece Melanie Lockwood Herman, Nonprofit Risk Management Center After work one night, I headed to my oil painting class. You’ve probably seen the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, The Starry Nightby Vincent van Gogh, or Water Lilies by Claude Monet. I expected to create a more humble masterpiece during my first class, but I learned that it generally isn’t possible to complete an oil painting in one sitting. The paint is to be applied in layers, and it’s important to allow time for the first layer to dry before applying the second layer. So tonight I’ll return to my landscape-in-progress and try to add a few trees to the foreground. While reviewing a client’s draft policy on background checks this morning, it occurred to me that like an oil painting, a comprehensive risk management policy also has layers. In this case, the policy begins with a statement about the organization’s intent and continues with references to best practices in youth protection. The policy then outlines automatic disqualifiers for eligibility and continues with a description of the review process for background reports that fall outside the parameters for automatic disqualification. Read more...

LEADERSHIP TIP OF THE MONTH The Impact Factor Mike Harbour , Harbour Resources Nonprofit organizations have an interesting place in society. Whereas corporations are typically founded on and rooted in profit, nonprofit organizations are grounded in a cause. And no matter which segment of society they serve, the cause is related to one thing: making an impact. It is easy to get so involved in the regulations and day-to-day operations that an organization could begin to lose focus on the importance of this foundational cornerstone. Impact is often measured in financial terms, and though financial viability is key for any organization, the real measure of impact boils down to making a difference in the lives of people. Wise is the leader who looks up from the balance sheet occasionally to consider the IMPACT factor. Read More...

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HELPFUL HINTS Charitable Contribution Recipient Filing Requirements Michelle Mann, JPMS Cox Organizations that receive charitable contributions should provide written acknowledgements to their donors by January 31 for donations received in 2012. Donors must have this documentation before filing their tax returns to claim a tax deduction for any single contribution of $250 or more. The Internal Revenue Code (in Section 170(f)(8)) is very specific about the content of the written acknowledgement needed to substantiate contributions of $250 or more. The name of the charitable organization should be on the written statement. The acknowledgement must contain the date of the gift and the amount of cash and a description (but not value) of any property other than cash contributed. It must state whether the donee organization provided any goods or services in consideration for any cash or property received. Read more...

IN THE KNOW Hendrix College Career & Internship Fair The Hendrix College Office of Career Services will host its annual Career and Internship Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 21. The registration fee is $75, which includes a table at the event, complimentary parking, light refreshments, and lunch for two guests. For more information click here.

PhD in Leadership at the University of Central Arkansas LEAD is a doctoral program that prepares scholar leaders to research and act for the common good. Recognizing that complex challenges require an integration of responsible leaders from various community sectors, program graduates will transform education and government/nonprofit organizations to strengthen human and community capabilities. The PhD in Leadership program is the only degree program of its kind in Arkansas and is unique to this region of the United States. For more information click here. Deadline to apply April 1, 2013.

Nonprofit Finance Fund Annual Survey Nonprofit Finance Fund (nonprofitfinancefund.org) is conducting its fifth annual nationwide survey examining the current state of the nonprofit sector from a financial perspective and hope that you will add your voice. The survey, which is anonymous and takes only 10-15 minutes to fill out, collects data on important financial and management issues facing the nonprofit sector. (View previous year’s findings, an interactive survey analyzer, and media attention here.) To take the 2013 survey, please click on this link before February 15th: http://fluidsurveys.com/s/NFFCouncil/

JOBS CENTER Program Specialist—Arkansas Cancer Coalition Weekend Museum Animal Care Technician—Museum of Discovery ACE Members can post jobs to the ACE jobs board for free as part of their membership. Click here to create your employer account. Arkansas Coalition for Excellence | 200 River Market Avenue, Suite 100 | Little Rock, AR 72201 | 501.375.1223 | www.acenonprofit.org

Thank you for reading this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edition of our newsletter. Questions or Comments? Contact us.

Stephanie Meincke, MSW President and CEO smeincke@acenonprofit.org Emily Ingram, Vice President eingram@acenonprofit.org Rebecca Zimmermann, Program Coordinator rzimmermann@acenonprofit.org

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