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June 9, 2010

RFP REQUESTED: Understanding Nonprofit Finance

The Nonprofit Resource Network (NRN) is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals for a seasoned, knowledgeable instructor for its 4-hour workshop titled Understanding Nonprofit Finance, a module that is part of the NRN's Nonprofit Management Certificate program. The workshop is scheduled to run on Thursday, October 28, 2010 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Please note that this date is somewhat flexible.

The RFP Process has been established by the NRN's Program Excellence Task Force.

The deadline for proposals is June 30, 2010.
We know this is a quick turn-around time and have thus kept the proposal requirements relatively simple to assist you in putting the materials together.

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March 17, 2010

Self-Care U: An Interactive Learning Experience for Professionals Who Help Others

Have YOU taken time to:

Watch a sunset
Smell the proverbial roses or
Feel the softness of the morning sun?

On April 7 and 8th, STOP, LOOK, LISTEN! Focus on caring for YOU--the person who cares for your clients, your staff, your board, your volunteers. You can even get continuing education credit for doing so!

This learning experience applies to social workers, nurses, psychologists, teachers, emergency workers, executive directors, program directors and mid-level managers.

And best of all, this conference is close to you--so travel costs are minimal. The conference will be held at the IU-13 Conference Center, 1020 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601. All part of the Nonprofit Resource Network's efforts to provide you with affordable, excellent programming.

What you will learn:

Key Note Presenter, Stephanie Van Deusen, Ph.D., LPC will present on the following topics.

April 7, 7:00 pm Evening Presentation: All About Me: Perspectives on Self-Experience

April 8, 8:00 am Morning Coffee Presentation: Caring for Me: How Is It Different Than Caring for Them?

April 8, 11:45 am Lunch Presentation: Personal Transformation: The "Me" Commitment

In addition, you will:

Attend two out of 16 workshops on various topics of self-care.

Interact with a variety of vendors, such as massage therapists, reiki masters and chiropractors who will let you test their products

Refresh yourself in our Reflection Room

You will leave with a completed Blueprint for Self-Care Change-YOURS!

All presentations and workshops provide information are supported by evidence-based research.

NOW is the time to sign up�because this exciting learning experience is just around the corner!

Click here to read more.

Call 717.871.2178 for more information.

Or simply REGISTER.

March 16, 2010

Quarterly Networking Groups Now Up and Running

The NRN's Quarterly Networking Groups provide informal opportunities for individuals to exchange information, gain knowledge in specific knowledge areas and discover resources relevant to particular topic areas. The 2010 topic areas that groups are meeting around are:

HUMAN RESOURCES--Meeting in Harrisburg

Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 23, 2010--8:15-9:30 am at United Way of the Capital Region, 2235 Millenium Way, Enola, PA 17025

PLEASE NOTE THAT 8:15 - 9:30 am IS THE CORRECT TIME. The NRN's e-newsletter made an error in advertising this meeting as being later in the day.

PLEASE RSVP to this group's captain, Jeannette at jeannetteas@comcast.net

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING--Meeting in York

Next Meeting: Monday, March 29, 2010, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center, 515 South George Street, York

PLEASE RSVP to the Communication & Marketing Group Captain, Anne at agroff@comcast.net.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY--Meeting in Lancaster

Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 8:30 - 10:30 am at the Library System of Lancaster County, 1866 Colonial Village Lane, Suite 107, Lancaster, PA

PLEASE RSVP to the IT Group Captain, Laura at Laura@ladenterprizes.com.

Read more about overall networking goals and format.

The NRN values the strength of individuals, believing that each person adds value to their fields of expertise. Its Networking Groups give individuals the ability to both share their own experience and to learn from others.

A special THANK YOU goes out to the three Group Captains who volunteer their time to coordinate and facilitate these networking opportunities. We truly could not do this without them!

January 9, 2010

INAUGURAL Networking Event: Don't Miss It!

CREATING POWERFUL NETWORKS: UNLEASHING NRN RESOURCES

Don't miss this January 28, 2010 Event!

The NRN is introducing our new grassroots networking initiative. EVERY QUARTER, networking groups will meet in Lancaster, Harrisburg and York. Because these groups will be facilited by volunteer captains, we are able to offer them at no cost to you!

Come to this FREE inaugural event to find out more!

RSVP TODAY to info@NonProfitResourcenetwork.org or to 717.871.2178!

Event Sponsors Include:

SILVER SPONSOR:
Dixon University Center
For adult learners seeking convenient access to quality learning, Dixon University Center is an ideal resource. At Dixon, you can access credit and noncredit educational opportunities offered by eleven colleges and university in Pennsylvania.

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR:
Metro Bank
Offering nonprofit-friendly services in South Central PA

January 7, 2010

Fall 2009 Winners: GiftWorks Fundraising Software

Three NRN workshop participants won software packages generously donated by Mission Research--for a total value of $2,194!

Brian Swiegart, Director of Marketing, Training and Fundraising for the Community Action Program of Lancaster County was the lucky winner of the Giftworks Standard Software , along with Events and Volunteer Add-ins. This prize, valued at $997, will be well-used by Brian as he manages a multiple of volunteers, events and donor relationships in his multi-faceted organization. Brian won this software for attending 8 or more NRN workshops.

Darcy Straka, brand new Executive Director of the Habitat for Humanity of Lebanon County,also won Giftworks Standard Software , with a Volunteer Add-in, valued at $698. Not only is Darcy taking her software with her to her new position, but she also notes that her participation in six of the NRN's Essentials of Fundraising Series assisted her in getting her new position.

Allen Heinle, Vice President of Human Resources at Landis Homes Retirement Community won a third package of Giftworks Standard Software, valued at $499. Like Community Action Program, Landis Homes will put the software to good use in managing their multi-program organization. Allen won this prize for attending at least 4 of the modules included in the Nonprofti Management Certificate Program.

Congratulations to all of you and a special THANK YOU to Mission Research from all of us at the Nonprofit Resource Network!

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