Shashi DeHaan is completing her MSW Field Placement unders Marywood University's School of Social Work, with NCAC this Semester. Shashi has a Masters of Applied Studies with a career focused on providing clinical services to young children, youth, and families in a variety of organizations and geographic locations. She’s assisting NCAC with the development of a nonprofit internship network amongst local higher educational institutions and creating an evaluation system for NCAC, all while learning the ins and outs of nonprofit operations. 😎

Please feel free to reach out and say hi!

FREE Cohort Training

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) opened the Appalachia Nonprofit Resource Center, a virtual training hub to help the Region’s nonprofits successfully navigate the COVID crisis. As part of the Center’s programming, teams from Regional nonprofits are invited to apply for dedicated technical assistance coaching focusing on long-term operational sustainability during the COVID crisis. Topics include: short-term financial management; long-term financial management; mission and operations; and fundraising.

For more information, or to apply, click here.

Presented by Kurt Bauman, Executive Director of the Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center (NCAC), this seminar is intended to introduce the basics of effective grant writing, preparation and submission strategies. Participation in this seminar offers an opportunity to learn new approaches in grant writing and how to increase your chances of getting funded.

Click here to register!

From keynotes and workshops to mindfulness activities and even a virtual concert, it's a virtual event you don't want to miss! 

Click here for the full details and to register!

As of October 7th, the statewide response rate to the Census was 65.5%. 

When we participate in the Census, we make sure that everyone is counted; helping our communities get the schools, hospitals and roads we need. Estimates show that for every uncounted person in this census, Pennsylvania stands to lose $2,093 in federal funding.

To be counted, you must respond by October 31, 2020 via phone, mail or online. Click here for more information. 

5 Steps the Best Boards Are Taking Right Now: (It's Not About the Money!)

Nonprofit Expert Joan Gary says "it's all about the lessons; by starting every conversation with relationship, connection and meaning, you will set the table for smart and creative conversations."

From hosting a brainstorming session to bragging (not begging), she'll walk you through her top 5 suggestions for maximizing board engagement.

Click here for the full article

Foundation/Agency: ASPCA Pro

Grant: COVID-19 Emergency Relief

Focus: To provide support for general operating or program expenses to help meet budget shortfalls and support essential lifesaving services for animals such as safety net, adoptions and foster programs, and veterinary services due to impacts of COVID-19 .

Deadline: October 12, 2020

For more information, click here. 

Foundation/Agency: Luzerne County

Grant: COVID-19 Grant Program 

Focus: To support small businesses and nonprofit organizations with grants to aid those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Deadline: October 14, 2020

For more information, click here.

Foundation/Agency: America Walks

Grant: Community Change Grants

Focus: To to provide support to the growing network of advocates, organizations, and agencies using innovative, engaging, and inclusive programs and projects to create change at the community level.

Deadline: November 9, 2020

For more information, click here. 

Foundation/Agency: Music Has Value

Grant: Music Education Grants

Focus: To support those who make music, aspire to make music, and access & appreciate music.

Deadline: November 16, 2020

For more information, click here.

Foundation/Agency: Fit for Life Foundation

Grant: 2021 Grant

Focus: To provide multi-year support and international visibility to innovative, impactful projects promoting life-long fitness and health in rapidly aging societies worldwide.

Deadline: November 23, 2020

For more information, click here. 

Foundation/Agency: US Department of Labor

Grant: H-1B Skills Training Grants

Focus: To fund projects that provide training and related activities to workers to assist them in gaining the skills and competencies needed to obtain or upgrade employment in high-growth industries or economic sectors.

Deadline: December 12, 2020

For more information, click here. 

Foundation/Agency: USDA Rural Development

Grant: Community Connects Grant Program

Focus: Supports projects that provide, on a “community -oriented connectivity” basis, broadband service that fosters economic growth and delivers enhanced educational, health care, and public safety benefits.

Deadline: December 23, 2020

For more information, click here.

Catch all the updates related to the Moses Taylor Foundation in their just released Fall 2020 newsletter!

To find out more and join, click here!

To find out more and join, click here!