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To my dear nonprofit friends, check out this free training through SCORE.

2024/10/10 - Strategic Planning for Small Nonprofits This webinar will introduce you to the concept of strategic planning and the important role it can play in helping your organization develop priorities and goals to better accomplish your mission.

Nonprofit Board Bootcamp
November 16, 2024, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Urban League of Kansas, 2418 E 9th St N, Wichita

COST $99 Per Person

Nonprofit Board Bootcamp will teach you about nonprofit board service and how to be an effective nonprofit board member. This training is great for individuals that want to serve on a nonprofit board, those that already serve on a nonprofit board as well as staff of nonprofit organizations.

We will cover the following:
Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit
Board Members and Officers
Recruiting and Creating an Effective Nonprofit Board
Creating Strong Board & Staff Partnerships
Engaging the Nonprofit Board in Fundraising
Evaluation and the Nonprofit Board
Effectively Govern and Strategically

Presented by Cindy Miles, CEO, Kansas Alliance for
Nonprofits

Register https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/e4qvvz5

This training will teach you about the steps for starting a successful nonprofit organization including recruiting a board, developing bylaws, creating a business plan and budget, and completing the legal paperwork required to get your nonprofit status.

Presented by Cindy Miles, CEO, Kansas Alliance for Nonprofits Offered in-person or virtually

$35 per person.
Register at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3rp4zzk

Are you interested in learning more about submitting grant applications to the Department of Justice? Check out this upcoming online training.

Training: Applicaton Submission Weekly Training Webinars | JustGrants Resources Register to receive JustGrants technical assistance and support for the application submission process.

Show it!

Show How Your Nonprofit Is Making a Difference: 10 Dos and Don’ts Tips from experts that can help you measure results, share them in meaningful and inspiring ways, and avoid common pitfalls.

I am thinking about new trainings that I could provide for nonprofits.

1. Board Treasurer Training - there seems to be a huge need for good board treasurers and not every organization has an accountant or even a bookkeeper.

2. Tools and Apps for Small Nonprofits - this would including signing up for and setting up Google for Nonprofits, Microsoft for Nonprofits, TechSoup, Quickbooks Money, Monday.com, Canva, and getting a SAM/UEI number. These are all free for nonprofits and in the 10 years I have been working with startups and small nonprofits I see the need for tools to do the work.

The curriculum is still being created for the intense Grant Writing Course as well. And I am working on a course on Meeting the Collaboration Challenge.

Nonprofit friends, what do you think? Are the other things you feel you are missing and could use help with?

Want to help people get out of poverty? Participate in this upcoming workshop!

Registration is now open for the 2024 Hope Wichita (Convoy of Hope) Resource and Career Fair at the Bethel Life Center location, 3777 S Meridian.

The event will be held on July 27th and the Resource and Career Fair will be held inside.

In 2023 Convoy Of Hope served hope to 14,018 guests of honor across ten site locations and 1,361 volunteers gave away 11,110 grocery bags, 10,383 backpacks, 350 haircuts and so much more.

This is the place to reach those that really need services.

Register at the link below

lp.constantcontactpages.com

Do you know a young person that wants to make a difference? Check out the PINK with Purpose Project Grant

The PINK with Purpose Project, presented by The Jed Foundation (JED) and powered by PINK, recognizes and supports advocates who are strengthening their communities or promoting
positive mental health. The project provides up to $25,000 in funding and powerful mentoring opportunities.

Who is eligible to apply?
The program is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States (including the District of Columbia) who are between 18 and 28 years old at the time of submission. Learn more about
eligibility requirements (link to full doc).

PINK with Purpose Project Enter your project to receive up to $25,000.

Someone reached out to me today regarding what to put in an "optimal letter of intent" which was requested by a grantor.

In my opinion an optimal letter of intent should include information that is included in the article at the link below and describe what the optimal program, service or situation would be that could be created with the funding.

I have found that most organizations don't write a ton of letters of intent but it is important to know what to put in one so check out the article for some guidance.

How to Write A Winning LOI (Letter of Intent) - GrantWriterTeam Blog What Belongs in Your LOI The defining intentions of a Letter of Intent are extensive. An LOI contains vital material for both the applying organization and the funding source. Your LOI is also your first chance to make a positive, lasting impression on the grantor. In addition, a strong LOI…

I consistently tell people that want to start nonprofit organizations not to incorporate as an LLC. I see a lot of people doing this and it doesn't make sense. So check out this article if you want to understand more about why you should just incorporate as a corporation.
https://andersonadvisors.com/can-llc-be-nonprofit-best-entity-forming-nonprofit/ #:~:text=In%20the%20for%2Dprofit%20world,corporations%20in%20terms%20of%20compliance.

The Kansas Fights Addiction (KFA) Grant Review Board released their first of two Request for Proposals (RFP). The KFA grant program is funded by the Kansas Office of the Attorney General opioid settlement recoveries intended to support substance use disorder services in Kansas.

The priority areas and associated strategies within both RFPs were established by the Kansas Prescription Drug and Opioid Advisory Committee’s (KPDOAC) 2023-2027 state strategic plan. These priority areas were split into two RFPs.

The KFA Board has made $3 million available in the first funding opportunity, which will prioritize strategies within the priority areas of treatment, recovery, harm reduction, and linkages to care.

The second RFP will be released on May 8th, and it will prioritize the areas of prevention, providers and health systems, and public safety which includes law enforcement, corrections, and first responders. The board has made $2,000,000 available for the second RFP.

Eligible organizations serving Kansans are invited to apply. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations and units of state and local governments, that provide services in Kansas for the purpose of preventing, reducing, treating, or otherwise abating or remediating substance abuse or addiction.

Eligible organizations may apply for up to $200,000 through the RFP. Organizations interested in applying for this first RFP, must submit a confirmation of intent to apply by 5 p.m. March 30, 2023, and the deadline to apply is 5 p.m. April 28, 2023.

The RFP, as well as additional information on deadlines and submissions, frequently asked questions, the grant application and review process, eligible organizations, and allowable strategies can be found on the KFA page on the Sunflower Foundation website. Sunflower Foundation serves as the administrator for the KFA grant program.

Kansas Fights Addiction - Sunflower Foundation The opioid epidemic continues to take an enormous toll both nationwide and in Kansas, with the number of drug overdose deaths since 1999 nationally surging

Philanthropy 101 and Non-Cash Asset Fundraising
Crypto Philanthropy programs are now the fastest growing revenue channel for hundreds of nonprofits including United Way Worldwide, Save the Children and the American Cancer Society. With hundreds of millions of crypto users worldwide and over $450 million in donations, Crypto Philanthropy is growing rapidly. From Bitcoin to NFTs, crypto philanthropy has changed the way thousands of nonprofits fundraise, and it’s just the beginning.

In this session, we explain what Crypto Philanthropy is, how nonprofits can incorporate it into their future fundraising strategies, and examples and case studies of nonprofits who have successfully incorporated crypto fundraising into their work.

Growth Series: Crypto Philanthropy 101 and Non-Cash Asset Fundraising 3 22 23 Crypto Philanthropy programs are now the fastest growing revenue channel for hundreds of nonprofits including United Way Worldwide, Save the Children and the American Cancer Society. With hundreds of millions of crypto users worldwide and over $450 million in donations, Crypto Philanthropy is growin...

If you have never done fundraising you need to know the basics. It's not just about putting a link on your website or social media. It's not just about applying for grants.

Workshop: Basics of Nonprofit Fundraising 3 4 23 At 501c Foundery and via Zoom Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 9:00 AM Central Standard Time

In August the Federal Reserve surveyed entities serving low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities and more than 1,700 responded, of which 69 percent were nonprofits. The survey, which was an update of a survey the Fed conducted last summer, asked again about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on households, on communities, and on the organizations themselves.

While there are signs of improvement, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to negatively impact communities across the nation. For both communities and the organizations serving them, inflation, labor shortages, and the availability of childcare were top challenges.

Federal Reserve Data Reveals Continuing Disruption from COVID-19 Pandemic Among Organizations and Communities In August, with help from our networks, the Federal Reserve surveyed entities serving low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities. More than 1,700 responded, of which 69 percent were nonprofits. The survey, which was an update of a survey the Fed conducted last summer, asked again about the impact of....

The Kansas Nonprofit Chamber is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for ARPA grants funded by the City of Wichita.
- Nonprofit organizations located in Wichita with $500,000 or less in revenue on their most recent 990 (line 12) may apply for up to $5,000 in funding.
- Organizations must be able to demonstrate a clear negative impact from he COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Requests can be made for general operating costs or for specific projects or programs and funding will be paid via monthly reimbursements as required by City ARPA regulations.
- Applications will be reviewed monthly will be accepted until all funds have been awarded.
For questions or additional information please contact Ashly Arnoult at [email protected].
https://form.jotform.com/221783756575166

KNC ARPA Grant Application Please click the link to complete this form.

Nonprofit Tip of the Day: When a board is hiring a new executive director they should always reassess what the organization needs in an executive director and update the job description accordingly.

Nonprofit Tip of the Day: Canva, a design tool with thousands of templates for marketing materials and social media graphics, provides their premium edition to nonprofits for free for up to 10 users.
https://www.canva.com/canva-for-nonprofits/

Canva for Nonprofits Empower your team to create high-impact social media graphics and marketing materials. Canva offers its premium version free to registered nonprofits.

Nonprofit Tip of the Day: One of the most important things in fundraising is cultivating relationships. Don't believe that hosting a fundraising event is going to net you a high return without first cultivating relationships with people that have the capacity to give.

Nonprofit Tip of the Day: When donors make a gift, it’s important to thank them quickly and effectively. A thank-you letter shouldn’t come six weeks after a donor makes a gift. And it probably shouldn’t include another ask.

Nonprofit Tip of the Day: Nonprofit organizations are eligible for up to 10 free seats on Monday.com, a project management and work solutions application. https://support.monday.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005321269-monday-com-Discount-for-Nonprofits

monday.com Discount for Nonprofits Our monday.com WorkOS for nonprofits plan offers an easy-to-use, discounted nonprofit platform to eligible organizations. 🙌 In this guide, we've gathered all the answers to the most frequently ask...

Nonprofit Tip of the Day: It's important to identify and train someone other than your board chair and executive director to act as a spokesperson for the organization in case of a crisis. It's critical to have someone who is prepared and knows how to work with the media.

Nonprofit Tip of the Day: A great way for a board member to contribute to your fundraising program is to seek advice, rather than a donation. And donors often are complimented by the request for their counsel.