It was great to see so many goodWORKSconnect members at the conferences this week.  Keep an eye on the front page as we share some of what we have learned.   


As we gear up for the Community Media Workshop Conference next week, we are taking Sarah Mackey's
advice on conference networking. 
    
goodWORKSconnect Highlights 
Thank you to everyone who came to last month's Community Convening in Springfield.  We had a great time and learned a lot!   
Here are notes from the various tables:

  Donor Development   

Board Relations

  Sustained Giving  

Communications

 


Discussion Question Of The Week
d  After reading Sarah Mackey's blog,
what advice do you have for those attending conferences this summer?  Share with us your ideas in our LinkedIn discussion group as we dive into the question of the week:

What are your "best" practices when attending a conference?
Join the conversation. 
 
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Enticing College Graduates

June 7 is Almost Here 

 

 

Please send a warm welcome to the newest members of our community:

Carolyn Patterson (Springfield) Director for

artisans  

Holly W Jordan (Mahomet) Steering committee member for  TheChorale   

Know someone who would like to join goodWORKSconnect?

Simply send your nonprofit friends this link to have them join our growing community!

     

To learn more about goodWORKSconnect, visit About Us or our channel on:

   

  
Did you Know?  
Cause.It is a new app for your smart phone that allows your volunteers to tell the world about their work, connect with other volunteers, and even rewards volunteers for their efforts.  Read the entire article from mashable.com.  
 
Tech Tidbit
TechSoup has developed an effective way to recruit, match, and manage technical volunteers.  You can use the
attached guide to assess your technical needs and identify areas where volunteers can help; recruit technical volunteers and assess their skills; manage technical volunteers; document their work; and find resources that will help your volunteers throughout the process.

Grant Opportunities    

 

 

  HCD    

Planning grants ($5,000)

Implementation grants ($10,000)

The project must be related to agricultural development.  

Deadline July 15.  More.   

 

womenforwomen
The Women for Women grant gives up to $25,000 for education and life skills programs targeted toward young adult women (ages 17-35) and adolescent girls (grades 6-12).  Deadline July 1. 
 
gwc
Region 2 Micro-Grants are for
up to $1,500 for attendance by nonprofit staff and board members at trainings and professional development programs of their own choosing.
Deadline June 15.  More.
 
foundation
Communityworks grants are for up to $1500 and given to those groups looking to impact Workforce Development, Early Childhood Education and Child Care, or Land Use and Protection.  Deadline June 30.  More. 
 
Policy Update
A Win for Nonprofits: SB3773 on Hold
In an evening committee hearing Wednesday night, on the eve of the legislative session's end, the nonprofit reporting bill (SB3773) - and its new,
- was finally heard after months of successful advocacy and opposition from the nonprofit community.  
Nonprofit Communicator Tip  

Trainings/Conferences
Free Webinars: 

 
Save the Date: 

Thursday, June 14 | Making Media Connections Annual Conference, Chicago

Mon-Tues, October 15 & 16 | Public Policy Institute/Illinois Nonprofit Conference, Springfield
HR Tidbit 

If you are a recent college graduate looking for your first full-time job, here are some tips for all of us to remember as you prepare to enter the job market:

 

1.  Make sure there are no typos in your resume or any cover letters you send out to employers. Have someone with a keen eye look over your resume before sending it out.

2.  If you land an interview, be prepared!  Make sure you're familiar with the job description. Find out everything you can about the organization (website, Google search). Anticipate questions and your answers to them. Jot down questions you want to ask about the organization or the position.

3.  Day of the interview: First impressions are extremely important. You'll be on display the minute you walk through the door. Arrive early and be courteous to everyone you meet.

4. Send a handwritten thank you note to your interviewers within a day or two of your appointment. If that's difficult, at least follow up with a personalized email note. 

 

gWc also suggests grads read our front page article on the benefits of a career in nonprofit.
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