Your Nonprofit Effectiveness Tips
May 2016
Spring has sprung!
This means that Erie Gives is right around the corner!
Erie Gives - Essential Steps
If you haven't already done so - mark your calendar for Erie Gives 2016 - August, 9th!

In our April Newsletter, we emphasized the importance of making sure your membership with us at NPP is renewed - now , it is just as important that you register with Erie Gives!
This is not a recurring listing- registration is necessary even if your organization has participated in the past. Click the button below to complete this next step within the Erie Gives timeline!
Deadline for registration: July 29, 2016. 

Still need to check on your NPP membership? Contact  Ellen Kehl with questions. 
Erie Gives
Thank you to everyone who took our  Spring 2016 Member Survey!

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Member Survey - the information will help us to help you! Also, congratulations to the Ivies on the Lake Foundation - you are the winners of our $50 donation prize!
Looking for Volunteers? 
Let us help!
Join us for "Utilizing Get Connected at Your Nonprofit" on Wednesday, May 25th from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. Learn how your organization can leverage the time and talents of local volunteers! This session is designed for users who are new to the system or need a refresher course. A laptop or tablet is recommended to make the most of this workshop.

The primary objectives of this workshop include:

1. Learn how to navigate your Get Connected profile to update information, post new opportunities, and remove old opportunities
2. Learn how to leverage various Get Connected features to improve the visibility of opportunities and connect with the right volunteers
3. Create and post at least one opportunity on your profile for the summer months, in preparation for our summer outreach and marketing
You're Invited!
Please join us for an Open House to meet Adam Bratton, our new Executive Director here at The Nonprofit Partnership!

When? Thursday, June 2nd from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Where? The Erie Community Foundation offices, 459 West 6th Street.

Call (814) 454-0843 to RSVP or click the button below. We look forward to seeing you!                                             
How Effective is Your
Call-To-Action?
fundraisingIP.com  urges readers to transform their calls-to-action from bleak to brilliant with helpful tips:
  • Show donors where their money is going. Instead of "Donate Now," say, "Help fund a week of summer programming for at-risk youth."
  • Be deliberate about the organization's needs. If man(woman)power is needed, make the call-to-action clearly for volunteers. 
  • Set a deadline for the needs - openness allows for people to put things off for longer periods of time (which means they are more likely to forget).
  • Never forget about storytelling! Meaningful stories that connect to the donor are imperative.
  • Make a donate button that catches the eye. People are less likely to click a link. Also, make sure it is easy to find. Your donor shouldn't have to search for the opportunity to help.
Upcoming AFP Event
Lynne Wester, Donor Relations Guru, will discuss the essence of donor relations as it relates to planned giving, retention, donor communications and more at this AFP event!

When? Monday, June 6th from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Where? St. Mark Catholic Center

AFP Members: $80.00
Non-members: $130.00

Click the button below to register today!