Event Reminder- Run (or walk) for the ARK

I love to run, especially for a good cause. Sadly I have to work so I can't make it to this one but I hope all of you will participate and show your support for the ARK.
The 10th Annual Race for The ARK 5K Run/Walk and 1 miler will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2009. Proceeds benefit The ARK's programs serving individuals with Alzheimer's and other dementia. The 5K starts at 7:45 a.m.and the 1 mile walk at 8:45. The starting point is St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 206 Central Avenue in Summerville.
The ARK is also sponsoring a "TIN FOR TEN". Bring a canned good on race day or to packet pick-up to support Tricounty Family Ministries food pantry.
Call The ARK for more information: 843-832-2357. Go to the website to register: www.angelfire.com/sc2/racefortheark

Online Tools for Nonprofits

http://howtorelay.blogspot.com/2009/08/100-online-tools-for-nonprofits.html

Nonprofit Networking Lunch

Unraveling the Mystery of the Media
Wednesday, September 2 from 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Main Library, 68 Calhoun Street
Learn from the masters as local broadcast and print journalists explain how news decisions are made and give tips on how your organization or business can get its story in the news and stand out from the competition. Panelists include WCBD-TV 2 Anchor Carolyn Murray, Post and Courier Features Editor Stephanie Harvin and Moultrie News Reporter Helen Ravenel.
Bring a brown bag lunch and an eagerness to learn from the pros.

CAGP Meeting tonight August 18

Please join The Charleston Association of Grant Professionals (CAGP)
on Tuesday, August 18th,

from 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.
in the auditorium of the CCPL

for a “NETWORKING SOCIAL“–

a chance to meet and talk with fellow grant writers

and ask questions about the grants process.

UnitedHealth HEROES Grants

Educators, service-learning coordinators, and students in the health professions are eligible to apply for the UnitedHealth HEROES service-learning project grants. Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that combines meaningful service to the community with school-based curriculum or program-based learning.Grant recipients will receive up to $1,000 in support for service-learning projects that focus on childhood obesity, engage youth ages 5-25 in the planning and implementation process, and take place during Semester of Service 2010
(MLK Day, January 18, to Global Youth Service Day, April 23-25).

Who is eligible?
Educators, service-learning coordinators, and students in the health professions.
States eligible for this year’s UnitedHealth HEROES program include: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

How to Apply
Please begin by completing our Eligibility Quiz.
If you are eligible, you will be given access the application materials.

Timeline
Applications Available: August 1
Application Deadline: October 22
Notification: late 2009
Projects: MLK Day (January 18, 2010) to Global Youth Service Day (April 23-25, 2010)

Resources to Consult
First Responders: Youth Addressing Childhood Obesity Through Service-Learning, a project planning module that provides the necessary information for school and community educators to develop effective projects.

Is this legit???

More and more I have been reading about scams targeting nonprofits or those in need. So how do you discern if a grant program or opportunity is legitimate? Here are some resources for detecting scams and checking nonprofits.

• Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance collects and distributes information about the governance, fundraising practices, programs and finances of hundreds of charitable organizations. http://www.bbb.org/us/charity/
• The No Free Money website provides a reality check for those looking for personal and business related grant funds. http://www.nofreemoney.com/
• Great Nonprofits is a fairly new online tool that allows users to read and write reviews of nonprofits. http://greatnonprofits.org/
• Charity Navigator provides not only information on charities but also and evaluation of their financial health. http://www.charitynavigator.org/

Nonprofits 2.0

This website was brought to my attention recently and I wanted to share. They have some great tips for using Web 2.0
http://nonprofits.change.org/

Don't forget!

Nonprofit and Small Business Networking Lunch tomorrow at the Main Library, 68 Calhoun St from 11:45-1:15.

Five Marketing Mistakes That Will Kill Your Organization
Dialing in on your customer or donor will increase effectiveness of your three most valuable assets: Time, Money and Energy. Marketing expert Chris Cooper will direct a planning session businesses and nonprofits can use to extend their brand and reach their goals.Bring a brown bag lunch for this networking and learning opportunity.
Call 805-6930 for more information

Carolina Panthers Equipment Grant

DEADLINE IS AUGUST 7

The Panthers will award five Equipment grants each worth a retail value of $1000.
Click on the link for more information and application instructions.

http://www.panthers.com/assets/docs/equipment_grant_2009.pdf

Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Grant Program

The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has announced its 2010 National Grant competition. The Foundation's grant-making program seeks to develop or expand projects designed to support the development of literacy skills for adult primary care givers and their children. A total of approximately $650,000 will be awarded; no grant request should exceed $65,000. Deadline is September 4.
Visit the website for more information.
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy