TUFF eNUFF is Oneonta, NY's First 5K Obstacle Challenge - 7/4/2013 - We hope you enjoy these scenes from the race and people made their way around Neahwa Park! These pictures were taken by Ian Austin, a really great photographer from the Hometown Oneonta Newspaper. He did a great job capturing the day and was kind enough to share the photos with us! TUFF eNUFF, and alcohol free, family friendly, celebration of fun and fitness is brought to you by: The LEAF Council on Alcoholism and Addiction Body By Stacy First Night, Oneonta
Binghamton, NY (WBNG Binghamton) The Greater Binghamton Chamber may serve business members, but it also shares community concerns.
Members came together Thursday to learn about the challenges non-profits face and how they can succeed.
The Executive Director of the Roberson Museum said their non-profit used an outside assessment in 2009 to launch the museum back from the brink of financial failure.
It's now a model of adaptability and success.
"Going from a point of crisis and personal anxiety on my part, to a place where I can share it with not only this community, but we're telling the story at Museum Wise Conference in Syracuse and at the American Affiliation of Museums Conference in Baltimore," said Terry McDonald, executive director of the Roberson Museum and Science Center. "It's a nationwide story. It's a good story to tell."
The New York Council on Nonprofits Inc. was the consultant that helped Roberson Museum.
It offered 21 recommendations, including selling the Decker Mansion and hiring a professional marketing staff.
Last fall, Greater Hudson Heritage Network was awarded $250,000 through the fall of 2014, from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)to present preservation training in connection with the collection types identified as "at risk" in New York State: books and paper; photographic collections; digital materials; and historic objects. Training will be provided via:
webinar series (14 in all), viewable independently or in groups to encourage discussion and networking
web-based "How-To" video tutorials providing instruction to organizational staff and to a more general audience who may have personal collections
C2CNYS.org - an interactive cross-disciplinary knowledge portal website website - will serve as the 'go-to' site for collections care best practices, a 'home' for disaster preparedness plans, conservation and preservation resources, the webinar series, and the "How-To" video tutorials
Special thank you to Tara Collins, Watershed Agricultural Council
Our presenter discussed how Nonprofits have different programs that tend to work independently of each other in reaching out to their respective audiences. She explains that often those programmatic messages aren't in line with an organization's overall message, goals and strategic plan
The group is pleased to provide the completed Non-Profit Economic Impact Brochure that was created by Riger Advertising. This was a collaborative effort of all Nonprofits in the South Central region who provided information and funded support for the project
A special Thank You to those organizations who helped to fund this final stage of a multi-year project.
Recap and Webinar Recording Now Available!
Leatherstocking AEA Special Collaboration Webinar Program September 26th:
Collaborating and Maximizing Your Partnerships: Webinar Discussion
Panel Discussion and Overview of Collaboration Database
This program featured a discussion about programmatic collaboration. The discussion featured a special collaboration presentation and overview the nonprofit collaboration database, a new venture.
Presenters included:
Pat Rogers, Executive Director, Institute for Human Services
Andrew Marietta, Regional Manager, NYCON
Danielle Newell, Smithy Center for the Arts
The Agenda from the Webinar was as follows:
Introductions and an overview of agenda
Programmatic collaboration examples
Discussion about STNED and IHS regarding the nonprofit collaboration database
Discussion about the potential for this kind of idea for nonprofits
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Nonprofits are scrambling to persuade Congress to avoid making spending cuts and tax changes that would hurt donors and the people charities serve.
But how can your organization make its voice heard during the debate surrounding the fiscal cliff?
View this live discussion that explains what might happen over the next few weeks and months and show you step by step how to influence budget debates on Capitol Hill and in state capitols across the country.
Presented by Michael Stein, Vice President Development at the Bassett Medical Center
Many nonprofit executives are confronted with the challenge of leading organizational fund raising efforts without necessarily having background or experience in this most critical area. The development assessment process provides organizations with a comprehensive analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of existing fund raising programs. The assessment process focuses on how the organization can maximize current resources and makes recommendations regarding additional resources needed to attain full fund raising potential. The development assessment is worth considering if an organization: • Is dissatisfied with current fund raising performance. • Wants to increase Board involvement, participation and “ownership” of the development program • Seeks comparative benchmarks by which to evaluate fund raising effectiveness • Is looking for a strategic development plan to complement the overall organizational strategic plan. • Is preparing for a major capital campaign.
Public Hearing: To examine executive compensation at not-for-profit organizations receiving State funding and the actions needed to prevent State tax dollars from being wasted on excessive salaries Senate Standing Committee on Investigations and Government Operations Chair: Senator Carl L. Marcellino
NY Council of Nonprofits CEO Doug Sauer shares feedback and testimony on the Governor's Executive Order addressing Executive Compensation for Not-for-Profits. You can hear Doug's comments beginning at 49:30. Watch for more from NYCON shortly. Interested in joining the NYCON mailing list? Subscribe here.
Here Susan Palmer presents her program, Reluctant to Ready: A 7-step plan to transform your board into fantastic fundraisers. She sets the agenda for the program. On September 28th, the Leatherstocking Agency Executive Association attended a presentation in which Susan Palmer introduces a 7-step program to transform your board into fantastic fundraisers.You can access the materials from the presentation by clicking here. This well attended and highly informative presentation acknowledges crucial aspects of fundraising, leadership, board evaluation, board cohesion and accountability, commitment security, and provides necessary resources to be successful fundraisers. The videos below address the common problem of board reluctance to solicit and financially support the non-profits they serve and how to solve this problem by optimizing board responsiveness, effectiveness, and productivity in fundraising. (You can view these videos by clicking on the links below)
Nonprofit Times TV has a collection of webcasts and other videos directed specifically to nonprofits and their needs and interests. Videos cover not just current news, but issues such as fundraising, volunteer management, legal issues, and finance. Most videos are less than three minutes, giving necessary information without taking too much time. Users can also submit their own videos to share ideas with others in the sector.
Their current webcast discusses the loss of revenue of national nonprofit organizations and the Jerry Lewis telethon. Check out Nonprofit Times TV here.
"Nonprofit Spark" is weekly radio talk show through The Voice America hosted by Renee McGivern, a Minnesota-based nonprofit consultant. This show, launched in September, is focused on spurring dialogue on issues of emerging and new organizations. Check out her show live on Thursdays at 8am EST or catch up on past episodes on her show's webpage.
About the Host: Renee McGivern has 30 years of experience working in nonprofits and trade associations. She’s worn the hats of development, communications and executive director and also spent a great deal of her career designing training seminars for the newspaper industry. McGivern’s passion is to facilitate learning, communication and action so life works for people and organizations. “Nonprofit Spark is the first national radio show devoted to new and emerging nonprofits,” says McGivern. “It’s my dream job - to spark learning and action so leaders are effective at making a huge difference in the world.”
Panel includes 5 nonprofits: Opportunities for Otsego: Dan Maskin, ED and Dr. Alan Donovan, Board President Chenango Health Network: Tina Utley Edwards, ED and Debra Marcus, Board President Roxbury Arts Group: Susan Kenny, ED and Michael Mathis, Board President Cooperstown Art Association: Janet Erway, ED and Cheryl Wright, Board President MARK Project: Peg Ellsworth, ED and Brian Mulder, Board President
The discussion addressed the following:
The ED’s Perspective 1. How much involvement should Board members have in daily activities? 2. What is / how do you define the relationship between the Board and the ED? 3. How do you continue to reinforce the mission and the focus of the board? 4. What is the ED’s responsibility for Board development?
The Board President's perspective: 1. What is the Board President’s responsibility for a contract and what is the subsequent evaluation process by the Executive Director? 2. What is the role of the Board President in assigning Board committee tasks and following through? 3. What is the role of the Board President in recruiting new members and orienting them? 4. What is the role of the Board President in Fundraising?
Formed in 2004 with the support of the New York Council of Nonprofits, the Leatherstocking AEA offers nonprofit executive directors from Otsego, Delaware, and Chenango Counties a forum for networking and peer support. The group holds quarterly program meetings. 2012 meeting dates are: April 25th, June 13th, September 19th and November 14th
