Friday, March 19, 2004
NFPs / NGOs / Community Building / Funding
How can we make our Community Network self-sustaining?
ANN ARBOR, MI, Mar. 8, 2004 (U. of Michigan School of Infomation [SI695-2 class], by Meredith Bauch) - There will never be one set answer to this question, as each community network is unique and will look for funding in different places. If I had to name a single quality for sustainability it would be resourcefulness in searching for funds. Click - http://www.si.umich.edu/Community/faq/sustain.html .
How can we make our Community Network self-sustaining?
ANN ARBOR, MI, Mar. 8, 2004 (U. of Michigan School of Infomation [SI695-2 class], by Meredith Bauch) - There will never be one set answer to this question, as each community network is unique and will look for funding in different places. If I had to name a single quality for sustainability it would be resourcefulness in searching for funds. Click - http://www.si.umich.edu/Community/faq/sustain.html .
NFPs / NGOs / Donor planning
What Do We Mean By Self-Sustaining?
SEATTLE, WA, Mar. 19, 2004 (Raising More Money) - We often refer to the Raising More Money Model® as a model for building a self-sustaining individual giving program. Just what does that mean? What would it look like if your organization had an individual giving program that was self-sustaining? And how would you even know if you had one? By self-sustaining we mean self-generating. It would be a system that, by itself, generated more happy donors who kept giving money to your organization. Read more: http://www.raisingmoremoney.com/stories/storyReader$834.
What Do We Mean By Self-Sustaining?
SEATTLE, WA, Mar. 19, 2004 (Raising More Money) - We often refer to the Raising More Money Model® as a model for building a self-sustaining individual giving program. Just what does that mean? What would it look like if your organization had an individual giving program that was self-sustaining? And how would you even know if you had one? By self-sustaining we mean self-generating. It would be a system that, by itself, generated more happy donors who kept giving money to your organization. Read more: http://www.raisingmoremoney.com/stories/storyReader$834.
Sustaining Community Organizations / Neighbourhoods
Dealing with Budget Cuts
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, June, 2003 (Neighborhood Planning for Community Revitalization) - Several organizations and collaborations have succeeded in securing and generating funds despite the challenges faced by many neighborhood organizations. These successful organizations have four common characteristics including: 1) the ability to generate revenue, 2) programs or projects that illicit clear and evaluative results, 3) the ability to see through long-term goals, and 4) internal stability. Three common characteristics exist among successful collaborations including: 1) broad and varied support among collaboration members, 2) vested interests of collaboration participants and funders, 3) and results-based outcomes. To start at the top of the report, called Funding Trends For Neighborhood Organizations in Minneapolis and St. Paul: A Case Study Examination of Organizations and Collaborations for the Center for Neighborhoods. Click: http://www.npcr.org/reports/npcr1200/npcr1200.html#_Toc41882132 . Phone NPCR: 612.625.1020; E-mail: npcr@freenet.msp.mn.us ; Website: http://www.npcr.org.
Dealing with Budget Cuts
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, June, 2003 (Neighborhood Planning for Community Revitalization) - Several organizations and collaborations have succeeded in securing and generating funds despite the challenges faced by many neighborhood organizations. These successful organizations have four common characteristics including: 1) the ability to generate revenue, 2) programs or projects that illicit clear and evaluative results, 3) the ability to see through long-term goals, and 4) internal stability. Three common characteristics exist among successful collaborations including: 1) broad and varied support among collaboration members, 2) vested interests of collaboration participants and funders, 3) and results-based outcomes. To start at the top of the report, called Funding Trends For Neighborhood Organizations in Minneapolis and St. Paul: A Case Study Examination of Organizations and Collaborations for the Center for Neighborhoods. Click: http://www.npcr.org/reports/npcr1200/npcr1200.html#_Toc41882132 . Phone NPCR: 612.625.1020; E-mail: npcr@freenet.msp.mn.us ; Website: http://www.npcr.org.
Global Village Overview / Our Choices
Communities Have Impact
WEBSITE Reference, Mar. 19, 2004 (RMI) - Many communities face familiar dilemmas: a healthy economy or high quality of life? jobs or the environment? They're told they have to choose. These are false choices. Degrading the quality of life or trashing the environment for the sake of the economy is not only unnecessary, it's also liable to backfire. In today's global economy, businesses and industries can simply move on to greener pastures. In fact, communities that protect their quality of life and natural assets increase their chances of prospering in the long term. Read more at http://www.rmi.org/sitepages/pid14.php.
Communities Have Impact
WEBSITE Reference, Mar. 19, 2004 (RMI) - Many communities face familiar dilemmas: a healthy economy or high quality of life? jobs or the environment? They're told they have to choose. These are false choices. Degrading the quality of life or trashing the environment for the sake of the economy is not only unnecessary, it's also liable to backfire. In today's global economy, businesses and industries can simply move on to greener pastures. In fact, communities that protect their quality of life and natural assets increase their chances of prospering in the long term. Read more at http://www.rmi.org/sitepages/pid14.php.
Sunday, March 14, 2004
NFPs / NGOs / Community News / Organizing
Victoria Activist Calendar
WEBSITE Reference, Mar. 2004 (http://tallahassee.indymedia.org/info/display/imcad/index.php)The Victoria IMC calendar (http://victoria.indymedia.org/calendar/) lists activist, political and cultural events, meetings, demonstrations and free activities. Launch the Victoria activist calendar from the link on the header of each page of the site for an overview of current and upcoming events. Add your activist events to the calendar using this form.
Victoria Activist Calendar
WEBSITE Reference, Mar. 2004 (http://tallahassee.indymedia.org/info/display/imcad/index.php)The Victoria IMC calendar (http://victoria.indymedia.org/calendar/) lists activist, political and cultural events, meetings, demonstrations and free activities. Launch the Victoria activist calendar from the link on the header of each page of the site for an overview of current and upcoming events. Add your activist events to the calendar using this form.
NFPs / NGOs
2004:Mark your calendars
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Mar, 2004 (CVI) - March - CVI Consultation and training sessions continue throughout the province. Week of March 22 - Canada Volunteerism Initiative brochure will be inserted into over 400,000 newspapers around the province -launching a contest where British Columbians can share their volunteer stories. Stay tuned for an update later this month. March 26, 2004 - Community Support Centre Request for Proposals Due. Visit www.volunteer.ca: 'Request for Proposals' for application guidelines, forms and FAQ.
2004:Mark your calendars
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Mar, 2004 (CVI) - March - CVI Consultation and training sessions continue throughout the province. Week of March 22 - Canada Volunteerism Initiative brochure will be inserted into over 400,000 newspapers around the province -launching a contest where British Columbians can share their volunteer stories. Stay tuned for an update later this month. March 26, 2004 - Community Support Centre Request for Proposals Due. Visit www.volunteer.ca: 'Request for Proposals' for application guidelines, forms and FAQ.
NFPs / NGOs / Volunteer Support
Volunteer Appreciation Week is around the corner
NANAIMO, BC, Mar. 9, 2004 (NVICS) - Time to reserve a spot for your volunteers at the 8th annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. See www.volunteernanaimo.ca and check out more info on Volunteer Appreciation Week. Deadline for pictures will be April 1st. Also new: You can now order volunteer appreciation items from Volunteer Nanaimo. Order early as delivery is 3-4 weeks ahead.
Volunteer Appreciation Week is around the corner
NANAIMO, BC, Mar. 9, 2004 (NVICS) - Time to reserve a spot for your volunteers at the 8th annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. See www.volunteernanaimo.ca and check out more info on Volunteer Appreciation Week. Deadline for pictures will be April 1st. Also new: You can now order volunteer appreciation items from Volunteer Nanaimo. Order early as delivery is 3-4 weeks ahead.
Water issues / Privatization / Self-Reliance
Maude Barlow on the Fifth Estate - Privatization of Water
KAMLOOPS, BC, Mar. 11, 2004 (COC) - Hi everyone, I'm pleased to announce that Maude will be appearing in a special two-hour episode of the Fifth Estate on the privatization of water. The episode will discuss privatization in Canada and around the world, and will also
feature a number of prominent water activists and representatives from Suez and Vivendi. The episode airs on March 31 at 8:00pm. Laura Sewell, Media Officer, Council of Canadians
Maude Barlow on the Fifth Estate - Privatization of Water
KAMLOOPS, BC, Mar. 11, 2004 (COC) - Hi everyone, I'm pleased to announce that Maude will be appearing in a special two-hour episode of the Fifth Estate on the privatization of water. The episode will discuss privatization in Canada and around the world, and will also
feature a number of prominent water activists and representatives from Suez and Vivendi. The episode airs on March 31 at 8:00pm. Laura Sewell, Media Officer, Council of Canadians
