September 2012
Arkansas Coalition for Excellence: Helping Nonprofits Help Arkansas We are proud to work with you to achieve ACE’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 Dear ACE Members and Friends, Thought Leadership – have you heard this term lately? As if one needed leadership to think! It is a concept I have been thinking about for some time in relation to building a strong, sustainable and innovative nonprofit network in Arkansas. Though some are disparaging of the concept in that they believe it is out of date jargon, I think there is a need for nonprofits in Arkansas to discuss ideas, trends and concepts impacting our sector, and raise the visibility of the strength, expertise and impact of nonprofits in Arkansas. What is “thought leadership?” Most of the time this term is referencing a person who is a thought leader, but for ACE, I am thinking of it as a network of thought leaders who are a driving force of innovative ideas to strengthen the nonprofit sector. I am thinking of you, the nonprofit leaders in our network. What are your ideas? The other component of this concept is visibility. By elevating these ideas in our discussions, print and media communications and programs, we can see a synergistic increase in our collective success in serving our communities. ACE does serve this role in providing training and technical assistance in issues of concern or need in nonprofits. However, we have been hearing you want more one-on-one consulting and mentoring between experienced nonprofits and young or struggling organizations. What do you think is needed to support nonprofits? Finally, the most important part of thought leadership is the thought it produces. Are we using the most up-to-date information, training, data and concepts that strengthen and support nonprofits? Does each of us have mechanisms in our organizations and in our personal leadership to encourage innovation in our thinking and to apply these concepts in our daily management of nonprofits? What do you do? ACE, through the work of the late Jim Harris and our founding board, has produced the Diamond Standards for best practice in nonprofit management. We have produced many high quality training and networking opportunities. We have been effective in laying the foundation to ramp up our thought leadership and further grow our capacity to do more together. And we are growing, membership is up and so is participation in network activities. Time passes, things change and ACE is always looking for ways it needs to innovate and change with the needs of Arkansans. We’re looking for you. Calling all Arkansas thought leaders in our nonprofit sector! Take the lead and post on our Facebook page what you’ve been thinking about, reading and implementing in your own organizations: Sincerely,
Stephanie Meincke, MSW Arkansas Coalition for Excellence | 200 River Market Avenue, Suite 100 | Little Rock, AR 72201 | 501.375.1223 | www.acenonprofit.org
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UPCOMING TRAININGS, EVENTS & PROGRAMS MISSION WINNING THE RACE: HOW RESEARCH, PLANNING & TRAINING WILL EARN YOU THE GOLD! Raising money to support your program's mission is often like running a race. Most often, it's the most welltrained, skilled and disciplined competitor who wins the gold. This session will help you assess your agency's readiness to raise money, plan for success in raising funds from diverse sources and give you practical information on topics such as developing your board to fundraise, grant writing, major gifts and special events. When you leave this workshop, you will know what your next three steps are in getting ready for YOUR race! Thursday, October 4 I 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. El Dorado – El Dorado Chamber of Commerce I Directions ACE Member $35 I Nonmember $60 Trainer: Stephanie Meincke, Executive Director, Arkansas Coalition for Excellence Register Here BUSINESS PLANNING FOR NONPROFITS– ACE MEMBER ONLY EVENT Sustainability continues to be a top priority for nonprofit leaders and boards. To ensure a nonprofit continues to be able to fulfill its mission, leaders must go beyond the objectives found in a strategic plan to build a solid foundation for sustainability. To address these needs, Arkansas Coalition for Excellence (ACE) is excited to bring you nonprofit experts Heather Gowdy and Lester Olmstead-Rose, authors of the new book The Nonprofit Business Plan: The Leader’s Guide to Creating a Successful Business Model, in an exclusive webinar hosted by our national network, the National Council of Nonprofits. Heather and Lester will share: how to assess the strength of your business model; how to develop strategies that build a sustainable business model; and how to use business planning to test and select the best strategies. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how your nonprofit can build a solid plan for sustainability. Thanks to the generosity of eCratchit Bookkeeping, this exclusive webinar is available, free of charge, to all members of ACE. Thursday, October 18 I 2:30 p.m. (central time) Webinar (accessible from your desk) FREE – This webinar is for ACE Members Only (To become a Member, Click Here) Presenters: Heather Gowdy and Lester Olmstead-Rose Register Here
WINNING THE RACE: HOW RESEARCH, PLANNING & TRAINING WILL EARN YOU THE GOLD! Raising money to support your program's mission is often like running a race. Most often, it's the most welltrained, skilled and disciplined competitor who wins the gold. This session will help you assess your agency's readiness to raise money, plan for success in raising funds from diverse sources and give you practical information on topics such as developing your board to fundraise, grant writing, major gifts and special events. When you leave this workshop, you will know what your next three steps are in getting ready for YOUR race! Thursday November 1 I 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pine Bluff - Donald W. Reynolds Community Services Center I Directions ACE Member $35 I Nonmember $60 Trainer: Stephanie Meincke, Executive Director, Arkansas Coalition for Excellence Register Here Arkansas Coalition for Excellence | 200 River Market Avenue, Suite 100 | Little Rock, AR 72201 | 501.375.1223 | www.acenonprofit.org
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MONEY PREPARING FOR YOUR AUDIT Audits are not fun, plain and simple. But with the right preparation you can relieve stress for both you and your accountant. In this workshop, you will hear from a professional accountant on what it takes to make your audit as painless as possible and some helpful tips from a nonprofit executive director who has mastered the audit process. Thursday, November 8 I 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hot Springs – Community Counseling Services | Directions $35 ACE Member I Nonmember $60 Trainers: Jacob Wells, JPMS Cox, Beth Knipscheer, Audit Manager, JPMS Cox, and Jamie Collins, Mission Outreach of Northeast Arkansas Register Here
MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVE TEAM CULTURE Successful teams are created through the effective, focused interaction of team members who understand their roles and appreciate the contributions of others. This program will help identify your unique approach to innovation and teamwork and allow you to better understand your role within the team process. You will discuss: Qualities that define cultures; examples of organizational cultures; how to create a culture; changing culture; and your role in the team culture. Tuesday, October 23 I 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Springdale– Circle of Life Hospice | Directions ACE Member $35 I Nonmember $60 Trainer: Michael Brown, Training Manager, Mitchell Communications Group: Center for Training, Business, and Leadership Excellence, Click here to view Michael’s bio. Register Here HOW TO EFFECTIVELY LEAD, MANAGE & ENGAGE YOUR TEAM The issues of effective leadership and employee engagement have become increasingly important for nonprofit organizations. Many nonprofits hire executive staff that may be great leaders, but not great managers – or vice versa. It is crucial that today’s nonprofit leaders find a balance of how to effectively “lead” and “manage” their team, while keeping employees engaged and motivated to carry out the nonprofit’s mission. In this workshop, you will learn human resource basics that every manager should know in order to keep their employees happy; how to establish leadership values as part of your culture; and how to engage your employees in their work and the overall mission of your organization. Friday, November 9 I 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Little Rock – Arkansas Hospital Association I Directions ACE Member $35 I Nonmember $60 Trainer: Lorrie Payne, Associate Director, Arkansas Bar Association Register Here
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GOVERNANCE ACCELERATING BOARD EFFECTIVENESS Do you know what it takes to move your board from being “responsible” to “exceptional”? How do you move them from “passive stewardship” to “active leadership”? In this workshop you will discuss seven behaviors of an exceptional board and learn how to help your board members give more of their time, talent, and treasure. The presenter will also cover the most effective process for the identification, recruitment, and training of board members. This session is based on best practices for board governance through the Arkansas Diamond Standards™. Thursday, September 27 I 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Jonesboro - Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce I Directions ACE Member $35 I Nonmember $60 Trainer: Tom Nisbett, The Nisbett Group Register Here
ADVOCACY ACE Welcomes David Thompson, Senior Vice President of Public Policy National Council of Nonprofits ADVOCACY AS GOOD GOVERNANCE: THE ROLE OF BOARD MEMBERS IN POLICY & LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY Boards typically establish committees for finance, audits, and development as best practices for board governance. Nonprofits across the country are adding policy committees out of a recognition that advocacy is a critical tool for fulfilling their missions in their communities. This workshop will focus on 1) how to integrate advocacy into the culture of the boardroom and the organization; 2) the whys and hows of establishing a public policy committee of the board; and 3) the many (easy) ways that board members can promote the nonprofit’s advocacy work throughout the community, region, and state. Note: This is a free event, but you must register. Wednesday, October 17 I 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Little Rock - Virginia Bailey Conference Center, Arkansas Community Foundation | Directions FREE for ACE Members and Nonmembers Presenter: David Thompson, Vice President of Public Policy, National Council of Nonprofits Register Here
OTHER EVENTS Association of Fundraising Professionals– Arkansas Chapter Annual Ethics Program (CFRE Requirement) Wednesday, October 3 |11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. AFP & ACE members $15 | Nonmembers $25 Little Rock- AEDD Multi-Purpose Center For more information click here.
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MEMBERSHIP New & Renewing Members Junior League of Fort Smith, Fort Smith NEW | Arkansas Construction Foundation, Little Rock NEW | The Fine Art Center of Hot Springs, Hot Springs NEW | Central Arkansas Library System, Little Rock | Krysalis Consulting, Lowell NEW |Ardyth Neill, Maumelle | The Centers for Youth and Families, Little Rock | Financing Ozarks Rural Growth & Economy (FORGE), Huntsville | EOA of Washington County, Springdale
Member of the Month – Alex Foundation
Family’s Book Donations Helps Healing Process, Keeps Son’s Memory Alive The Alex Foundation was established in 2010 after the passing of Alex Courtney. His family wanted to keep his memory alive through service to others. With this in mind, the family’s first call to action was to create a scholarship endowment to help deserving low income students have access to academic scholarships. Equally important to the family was to share Alex’s giving spirit in different ways. Alex’s mother, Angela Courtney had purchased books to share with schools and wanted to share with others the remaining books that were maintained in storage.
Want to join our coalition of 326 members dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector ? Contact Rebecca at 501.375.1225 or rzimmermann @acenonprofit.org
“When I looked in one of our storages and saw mountains of books I thought about one of Alex’s and my previous “teachable” moments. We collected over 3,000 books for students who had been displaced to Arkansas as a result of Hurricane Katrina and distributed those books to elementary schools in Little Rock, North Little Rock and Pulaski County Arkansas school districts where students attended as a result Hurricane Katarina,” Angela said. This time around, Angela wanted to extend her reach to the Arkansas Delta where the family resides and include schools as well as other service organizations. She put the process in motion simply by asking the school and nonprofit organizations if they would accept book donations. “The elementary school where Alex, my siblings and I attended was contacted initially about receiving book donations in observe of International Literacy Day. A nonprofit organization in the neighboring city of McGehee that serves special needs students was also contacted. Three shelters were contacted thereafter about receiving books,” she said. Click here to read more.
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ACE MEMBER BENEFITS Do you know all of the cost-savings your membership includes? Good 360– In-Kind Donations Good360 accepts new corporate product donations that can be used by our network of nonprofits. Good360 also accept monetary donations from individuals to help cover the cost of shipping and distribution of product donations to the nonprofits that need them most. There are three ways Good360 distribute product donations: 1. Warehoused donations: Good360 developed an efficient process for bringing large quantities of product into our network of
warehouses and breaking it into accessible quantities for charities of all sizes. Charities can view our online catalog of inventory 24-7-365. 2. Local retail donations: This model allows retailers to donate directly from individual stores to partner charities in their communities. This retail partnership allows smaller charities to get products straight from local businesses on a regular, ongoing basis (which almost always means significant savings in transportation costs), and establishes critical connections betGood360en retailers and charities in the places where the company’s employees live and work. Read more about partnering with a retail store. 3. One-time local donations: Our extensive network of pre-qualified charities allows us to quickly find homes for donations right in our donors’ local communities. Companies of all sizes can efficiently place one-time donations, rather than destroy them or dispose of them in landfills. Local charities are notified of donation opportunities as they become available, and orders are fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis. • Good360 have been the nonprofit leader in product philanthropy since 1983. • Good360 are consistently ranked as one of the top 10 most efficient charities by Forbes magazine. • Good360 operate at less than 1.8% of the value of products donated. • Good360 serve thousands of pre-qualified charities, helping hundreds of thousand of individuals and families in need around the world. • Good360 have distributed more than $7 billion in product donations since inception. • Good360 handle product distribution globally, including logistics and warehousing, for hundreds of Fortune 500 corporations. • Good360 design and manage innovative employee giving programs for several Fortune 100 companies. • Good360 are EPA SmartWayTM certified for environmental efficiency.
ACE Members register here for Good 360. Click here to learn more about your membership cost savings benefits.
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ACE Member Benefit Update – Nonprofit World will no longer be an ACE member benefit. As ACE works to negotiate other publication opportunities, please reference the following online resources that provide articles on topics varying from risk management to board development. The Nonprofit Quarterly- http://www.nonprofitquarterly.org/ The Chronicle of Philanthropy- http://philanthropy.com/section/Home/172 Nonprofit World- http://www.snpo.org/publications/nonprofitworld.php The Nonprofit Times- http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/ Philanthropy Journal- http://www.philanthropyjournal.org/about National Council of Nonprofits- http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/knowledge-center/resourcestopic BoardSource- http://www.boardsource.org/ Nonprofit Risk Management Center- http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/ Idealware- http://www.idealware.org/
ACE is pleased to announce the appointment of 12 new board members Dr. Amy H. Amy, Conway
Jamie Collins, Paragould
Jody Dilday, Fayetteville
Andra Dillard, Little Rock
Dr. Marian Evans Lee, Pine Bluff
Sarah Gentry, Little Rock
Kelly Hunt Lyon, Conway Marianne Layne, Hot Springs
Erika Krennerich Chudy, Jonesboro Gina Moran, Little Rock
Cynthia VanWinkle, Little Rock Jacob Wells, Little Rock For a list of our full board of directors, including bios click here. NonPRofit Roundtable Arkansas Chapter November 2012 The Arkansas Chapter of PRSA wants to help our state’s nonprofit and charitable organizations further their missions. On Nov. 16, the chapter’s monthly meeting will be dedicated to brainstorming public relations and marketing strategy for two organizations. The winning nonprofits will engage with PR professionals from across the state in an hour of free PR/marketing consultation. Our members are from all sectors, including corporate, nonprofit, education, healthcare, agency and more. The competition is open to any 501(c)(3) organization based in Arkansas. Small and large organizations looking to further their PR and marketing efforts are encouraged to apply. Organizations are asked to submit the form below by Friday, Oct. 12. Forms should be emailed to: Heide Harrell, APR - hharrell@stoneward.com
Or mailed to: Stone Ward ATTN: Heide Harrell, APR 225 E. Markham Little Rock, AR 72201
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PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY Six-Month Spending Passes, Other Issues Delayed Until After Elections The Senate passed a House-approved temporary federal spending package that will fund the federal government from October 1, 2012, through March 27, 2013, with slight increases of about 0.6 percent for most programs and agencies. President Obama is expected to sign the legislation, which is one of the few bi-partisan agreements by Congress this year. After its vote early Saturday, the Senate joined the House in adjourning until after the November 6 elections when Congress is expected to take up many issues left undone, such as addressing the expiring Bush-era individual tax cuts and the estate tax; revising the automatic spending cuts, known as “sequestration,” that take effect in January; extending expired and expiring tax provisions, including theIRA rollover and enhanced incentive for charitable giving of food and land; and passing several lingering substantive matters, such as the Farm Bill (that authorizes food stamps) and Postal Service Reform. Sequestration Reports Warns of Indiscriminate Cuts The White House Office of Management and Budget issued a 394-page report detailing how $1.2 trillion in automatic spending cuts over 10 years will affect individual federal programs beginning on January 2, 2013. Congress originally mandated these across-the-board cuts, known as “sequestration,” in the Budget Control Act of 2011. The cuts will apply equally to defense and non-defense domestic programs, so each will lose about $55 billion in Fiscal Year 2013.The White House’s budget office warns: “Sequestration is a blunt and indiscriminate instrument. It is not the responsible way for our nation to achieve deficit reduction.” Prior to adjourning for the elections, theHouse passed a measure that if enacted would put in place a mechanism to shift automatic defense cuts onto nondefense programs. Nonprofit Arts Groups Have Significant Impact on Local Economies Nonprofit arts and culture institutions comprise a $135 billion industry nationwide, supporting 4.1 million jobs and generating $87 billion in household income, according to a study from Americans for the Arts. In the Washington, DC area alone, nonprofit arts groups stimulated $1.51 billion in economic activity and created 29,003 jobs, resulting in $120 million paid in local taxes and $21 million in state revenue during the period of July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. The study looked at the total spending of nonprofit arts organizations in 182 regions across the United States.
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GRANTS CORNER Support for Creative Community Partnerships ArtPlace ArtPlace is a collaboration of major foundations, federal agencies, and financial institutions dedicated to accelerating creative placemaking across the United States. ArtPlace believes that art, culture, and creativity expressed powerfully through place can create vibrant communities, thus increasing the desire and the economic opportunity for people to thrive in place. Grants and loans are provided to collaborations involving arts organizations, artists, and designers working with local and national partners to produce a transformative impact on community vibrancy. Priority is given to projects that enjoy strong local buy-in and will occur at places already showing signs of momentum, integrate with a community’s economic development and community revitalization strategy, and have the potential to attract additional private and public support to the community. ArtPlace gives some emphasis to applications from selected localities; however, applications are encouraged from urban and rural regions all across the U.S. Letters of inquiry will be accepted from September 17 through November 1, 2012. Visit the ArtPlace website to download the application guidelines. AIDS-Related Collaborative Efforts Funded National Institutes of Health The Global Partnerships for Social Science AIDS Research program supports collaborative efforts between institutions in the United States, or other developed countries, and research institutions in developing countries affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Letters of intent are due November 7, 2012. The application deadline is December 7, 2012. Animal Conservation Supported Fish and Wildlife Service The Fish and Wildlife Service offers a variety of funds for conservation of animals, including elephants, amphibians, great apes, tigers, rhinoceroses, marine turtles, and other critically endangered animals. Deadlines vary by fund. Applications for conservation of elephants, great apes, rhinoceroses, and tigers are due November 1, 2012. Fueling Good Citgo In 2011 through the Fueling Good program, CITGO awarded 36 charities with a year's worth of gas totaling over 1,175,020 miles for the charities. How it works:- Starting September 4, nonprofits will be able to register at www.fuelinggood.com/registration to participate in the fall program. From October 17 – November 28, local communities will begin voting for charities of their choice. (The full rules/details are available at www.fuelinggood.com/rules.) CITGO will be awarding gas to 12 nonprofits in December Who is eligible? 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in the 27 states where CITGO operates. Look for more available grants on GrantStation.com. Get a free subscription with your ACE membership. Arkansas Coalition for Excellence | 200 River Market Avenue, Suite 100 | Little Rock, AR 72201 | 501.375.1223 | www.acenonprofit.org
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RESOURCES AND OTHER LINKS TIP OF THE MONTH Best Friends Forever? Don’t Be a Naïve or Disappointed Partner By Erin Gloeckner At some point in our childhood, many of us share a ‘best friends’ gift with another person. For me, it was a set of necklaces that fit together like puzzle pieces. One necklace belonged to me, and the other belonged to my best friend. They were cheap and shiny, and I imagined us wearing them well into old age. Ironically, just a few months passed and my ‘best friend’ lost her necklace. It was probably the first time in my life that I felt like a chump. I had made an agreement with that girl to be best friends forever, and she dumped me for a new friend with prettier necklaces. Entering any kind of partnership is risky; it’s simply impossible to predict how things will turn out. Here are some partnering tips that should help you hang on to your nonprofit’s shiny reputation and assets.
Conflict happens: Many partnerships begin with mutual admiration and a sense of being “in sync.” But when two independent organizations join forces for a common cause, their leaders may not see eye to eye… all of the time. As you begin the vetting process and proceed with a courtship, take the time to discuss how conflicts or conflicting points of view will be addressed. Are you committed to airing your concerns directly with your partner? Come out and say it! Ever had that feeling in the pit of your stomach when you know someone is taking advantage of you? It’s a pretty bad feeling. The best way to address that feeling is to stand up and speak up. If a partner tries to manipulate you, candidly tell them that you are not happy with the arrangement. Don’t stay silent to keep from offending your partner. A good partner will consider your needs and invite open communication. Choose wisely: Rather than rushing into a relationship believing that your partner is perfect, take the time required to conduct some due diligence. Learn all you can about the organization you will be calling “partner.” Remember that your nonprofit’s shiny reputation could be impacted positively… or negatively, as a result of the partnership. Check references! Ask for contact information from organizations that can attest to your potential partner’s work style, culture and partnership philosophy. Put it in writing: The most common partnership-related mistake that nonprofit leaders make is to enter into a partnership without first putting expectations and requirements in writing. Always define the terms of your partnership in writing to reduce the risk of misunderstanding and increase the odds of success. Managing the risks that arise from partnerships begins with reflecting on how conflicts will be handled before they arise, and continues with having the courage to raise difficult issues with your partners, conducting due diligence before you say “I do,” and putting partnership expectations in writing. Following these tips will enable your nonprofit to reduce the risk that your shiny reputation and valuable assets will be tarnished or lost in your next partnership. Erin Gloeckner recently joined the Center as Project Manager after completing a summerlong internship. As Project Manager she coordinates and supports consulting projects for a diverse array of clients and is working on a brand-new book on managing partnership and fundraising risks. She welcomes your feedback on this article or questions about risk issues Arkansas Coalition for Excellence | 200 River Market Avenue, Suite 100 | Little Rock, AR 72201 | 501.375.1223 | www.acenonprofit.org
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TIP OF THE MONTH Using Crowdsourcing to Help Your Nonprofit Crowdsourcing can help you harness the crowd to increase awareness, cultivate new volunteers, gather information and even get work done—all for a minimal investment. How can you put it to work for you? Since the earliest days of the internet, people have used it to solicit and organize groups of people to participate in projects in small ways. Called crowdsourcing, this process can be done by a number of ways, and for a number of goals. In the last few years, the rise of social media and new technologies made it easier to reach and engage a broader audience. But how can your organization harness the power of the crowd to help achieve your mission? We asked nonprofit experts and professionals for crowdsourcing best practices and techniques that have worked for them. Crowdsourcing and crowd funding projects are within reach of any organization, but there are a few things to keep in mind that will help ensure your success.
Plan ahead. Start by choosing the right model for your goals. Figure out what you’re trying to achieve and find the best way to do it. Make sure you choose the right crowd, too--setting up a crowdsourcing campaign is the easy part, but getting the word out to the right people is not. Create a fully developed outreach plan, and use a combination of social media and emails to current supporters. These people, in turn, will have access to networks of people with similar interests, and help you pass your project along. If you’re using a crowd-funding site, like Kickstarter or Indiegogo, make sure you choose the one that most closely matches your goal—each has a different approach. Keep it simple. Make it very clear what you want the crowd to do, and break down your strategic goals into smaller tasks people can help with. Keep your message as easy as possible to communicate to help it get passed along. In order to help you meet your goal, set reasonable expectations. Click here to read more.
JOBS CENTER Communications &Graphic Design Intern– Arkansas Coalition for Excellence Management Consultant– alt. Consulting Development & Services Coordinator– Arthritis Foundation, Southeast Region Community Development Officer, Phillips County– Southern Bancorp Community Partners Grantwriter, Capital Development– Southern Bancorp Community Partners Senior Community Development Officer- Southern Bancorp Community Partners Create a JOBTARGET account on our site to post your organization’s open positions. ACE members post for free!
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Stephanie Meincke, MSW Executive Director smeincke@acenonprofit.org Emily Ingram, Associate Director eingram@acenonprofit.org Rebecca Zimmermann, Membership & Communications Coordinator, AmeriCorps VISTA rzimmermann@acenonprofit.org
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