It's hard to believe we're already halfway through Year 1 of the 3-Year SMART Growth grant. You should have received an email regarding a mid-point check-in/status update. If not, please let me know by contacting me at kkurcz@artsbiz-chicago.org or (312) 372-1876 ext 229. Hope all is well and that you're making great progress!
Sincerely,
Katie
SMART Growth is a 4-year capacity building program designed to ensure that grantee organizations benefit from sound management practices that effectively support their art and ensure their resilience through economic shifts, staff transitions, and evolving markets.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Successful Event Planning: Friend-raiser vs. Fundraiser
Tues, June 26 from 9:30 – 12:00pm
Columbia College Chicago, 623 S Wabash Ave, Hokin Hall, Rm 109
Panelists:
Carolina Jayaram, Executive Director, Chicago Artists Coalition
Erik Schroeder, Director of Marketing, Lookingglass Theatre Company
Megan Smith, Executive Director, Sideshow Theatre Company
Stef Tovar, Founder/Artistic Director, Route 66 Theatre Company
What does it take to execute a successful fundraising event and how do you define success? What's the difference between a friend-raiser and a fund-raiser? What are the advantages of each?
This workshop will discuss the benefits and challenges of different types of events, including budgeting, marketing, acquiring donations, and board engagement. Panelists will share their experience creating, managing and evolving their organizations' events and tips for fundraising success.
Who should attend:
(Nonrefundable)
Register: http://www.artsbiz-chicago.org/events/2012/06/successful-event-planning-friend-raiser-vs-fund-raiser/
Columbia College Chicago, 623 S Wabash Ave, Hokin Hall, Rm 109
Panelists:
Carolina Jayaram, Executive Director, Chicago Artists Coalition
Erik Schroeder, Director of Marketing, Lookingglass Theatre Company
Megan Smith, Executive Director, Sideshow Theatre Company
Stef Tovar, Founder/Artistic Director, Route 66 Theatre Company
What does it take to execute a successful fundraising event and how do you define success? What's the difference between a friend-raiser and a fund-raiser? What are the advantages of each?
This workshop will discuss the benefits and challenges of different types of events, including budgeting, marketing, acquiring donations, and board engagement. Panelists will share their experience creating, managing and evolving their organizations' events and tips for fundraising success.
Who should attend:
- Organizations that are planning a fundraiser for the first time
- Organizatins that have had small, singular events and are hoping to plan 1-2 years ahead
- Board Members, Event Committee Chairs, and staff interested in innovative themes and programming for their upcoming fundraisers.
(Nonrefundable)
Register: http://www.artsbiz-chicago.org/events/2012/06/successful-event-planning-friend-raiser-vs-fund-raiser/
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
The Albert Pick, Jr.
Fund
333 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 510,
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 236-1192
iris@albertpickjrfund.org
The Fund supports the efforts of Chicago's cultural organizations - both large and small. It considers applications from the full spectrum of arts endeavors. Projects that seek to spend audience access or to educate new audiences through outreach activities are encouraged.
333 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 510,
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 236-1192
iris@albertpickjrfund.org
The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund is an Illinois
nonprofit corporation organized in 1947 as a general-purpose private
foundation.
Funding Opportunities in CULTUREThe Fund supports the efforts of Chicago's cultural organizations - both large and small. It considers applications from the full spectrum of arts endeavors. Projects that seek to spend audience access or to educate new audiences through outreach activities are encouraged.
The next deadline is July 1st.
For more information: http://www.albertpickjrfund.org/overview0.aspxTuesday, May 22, 2012
Master the skill of Grant Writing!
NEW: Grant Writing Masterclass Series: How To Write a Compelling Needs Statement to Mesmerize Grant Funders - and Win!
Space is limited. Please select from one of the following date options:
Price: $87.00
Wednesday, May 30
3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
or
Monday, June 11
3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Webinar Description:
The success of every grant proposal hinges on its needs statement. If the need for a project lacks concrete evidence, funders may not believe the need really exists. If it lacks passion or impact, reviewers' heartstrings are not pulled. This webinar will show you step-by-step how to create a fundable needs statement that will win your nonprofit money to keep your organization's mission on track and serving your community well.
CLICK HERE for more information.
Space is limited. Please select from one of the following date options:
Price: $87.00
Wednesday, May 30
3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
or
Monday, June 11
3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Webinar Description:
The success of every grant proposal hinges on its needs statement. If the need for a project lacks concrete evidence, funders may not believe the need really exists. If it lacks passion or impact, reviewers' heartstrings are not pulled. This webinar will show you step-by-step how to create a fundable needs statement that will win your nonprofit money to keep your organization's mission on track and serving your community well.
CLICK HERE for more information.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Mission - Driven Business Planning 101
Nonprofit organizations have complex operating environments, multifaceted markets, missions with social impact as the bottom line, and unique financial considerations. Have you ever asked yourself the following questions:
In this FREE webinar, TCC Group Partner Shelly Kessler and Senior Consultant Nadia Gomes will explore these questions along with the building blocks of a mission-driven business plan.
Participants will take away an understanding of purpose, use, and components of a business plan, as well as how to incorporate mission into organizational decision making. This introductory session is appropriate for executive staff who are considering the launch of a mission-based enterprise or assessing how to start developing a business plan.
When: Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 1pm Eastern Time/ 2pm Central Time
Where: Click here to register
- How does a business plan for a mission-diven venture differ from a traditional business plan?
- How can a nonprofit take these differences into account when developing a business plan?
In this FREE webinar, TCC Group Partner Shelly Kessler and Senior Consultant Nadia Gomes will explore these questions along with the building blocks of a mission-driven business plan.
Participants will take away an understanding of purpose, use, and components of a business plan, as well as how to incorporate mission into organizational decision making. This introductory session is appropriate for executive staff who are considering the launch of a mission-based enterprise or assessing how to start developing a business plan.
When: Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 1pm Eastern Time/ 2pm Central Time
Where: Click here to register
Monday, May 14, 2012
Arts Organizations & Community Engagement Workshop - May 22
Tues, May 22 from 5:30 – 8:00pm
Columbia College Chicago, 623 S Wabash Ave, Hokin Hall, Rm 109
Presenters:
Michael Rodd, Founding Artistic Director, SoJourn Theatre
Kimberly Bares, President, PLACE Consulting
The Chicago Way: Working together and building more vibrant, socially and culturally inclusive, and economically prosperous neighborhoods. We will discuss how supporters, residents, civic and business leaders can engage with arts organizations in their communities to reach these mutually beneficial goals.
You'll hear case studies from our lead presenters on how successful cross-sector partnerships were established and maintained. This workshop is intended to ignite dialogue from a variety of perspectives, so we encourage an audience across sectors.
At this workshop, we will discuss:
Price: $45 (npos under $250,000)/ $65 (for-profit/npos over $250,000)
(Nonrefundable)
Columbia College Chicago, 623 S Wabash Ave, Hokin Hall, Rm 109
Presenters:
Michael Rodd, Founding Artistic Director, SoJourn Theatre
Kimberly Bares, President, PLACE Consulting
The Chicago Way: Working together and building more vibrant, socially and culturally inclusive, and economically prosperous neighborhoods. We will discuss how supporters, residents, civic and business leaders can engage with arts organizations in their communities to reach these mutually beneficial goals.
You'll hear case studies from our lead presenters on how successful cross-sector partnerships were established and maintained. This workshop is intended to ignite dialogue from a variety of perspectives, so we encourage an audience across sectors.
At this workshop, we will discuss:
- What do arts organizations offer the community?
- What does the community offer the arts organization?
- What are ways to partner that help build a better community?
Price: $45 (npos under $250,000)/ $65 (for-profit/npos over $250,000)
(Nonrefundable)
Saturday, May 12, 2012
DanceWorks Chicago and Muntu Dance Theatre collaboration
DanceWorks Chicago is excited to partner with Muntu Dance Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie this weekend in a
spirited program of dance and music. Highlights include a
premiere by Monique Haley featuring artists from both
companies, a collaboration between DanceWorks and Muntu
musicians, and a finale created for the occasion by Muntu
Artistic Director Amaniyea Payne. We are proud to be a Critic's Choice from the Reader. Happy (Mother's Day) Weekend, everyone!
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Financing Not Fundraising Webinar Series
Social Velocity is proud to unveil its new Financing Not Fundraising webinar series based on the popular Financing Not Fundraising ongoing blog series. The webinar series shows nonprofits what the broader approach to securing the overall financing necessary to create social change looks like, including:
- How to align your nonprofit's mission with the money needed to deliver on it
- Why a message of impact results is more money
- Understanding the critical difference between revenu and capital
- Why overhead isn't a dirty word anymore
- How and why to calculate the net revenue of money raising activities
- When to explore new revenue stream
Monday, May 7, 2012
The Chicago Community Trust Announces Fifth Annual Fellowship Program
Emerging and Experienced
leaders invited to apply
The Trust’s fellowship program
is designed to elevate the careers of 9 Chicago
leaders and increase their future impact on the Chicago metropolitan area by
investing in their professional development. The Trust Fellowship offers
professional development opportunities for both emerging and experienced
leaders. Successful fellows must be open to new learning, have a track record
of accomplishments, have potential for significant community impact and possess
a strong commitment to building organizations in the nonprofit and public
sectors.
The Chicago Community Trust
fellows have the choice of taking a leave from work or continuing to work while
engaging in professional development activities. The Chicago Community Trust
Fellowship provides financial resources which can cover current salary and
benefits for time off, costs related to academic courses, coaching, learning
from other practitioners and other associated expenses. Emerging leaders are
eligible to apply for up to $30,000 and experienced leaders are eligible to
apply for up to $60,000. The Trust anticipates awarding up to ten fellowships —
up to seven for emerging leaders and three for experienced leaders. The
Fellowship must be completed within the calendar year of 2013.
More information about the
program and application process can be found via http://www.cctfellowship.org. The
deadline to submit the fellowship application is June 15, 2012.
The Trust will hold a Q
& A session on Friday, May 18, 2012 from 9:00– 11:00am at The Chicago
Community Trust, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2200, in Chicago. Please note
that this is the new office location of the Chicago Community Trust. Please register for this information session by sending
your RSVP to Elizabeth Weldon at
EWeldon@cct.org. Please bring a photo ID and check in at the Security desk.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Webinar: Grant Basics!
Space if limited. Please select from one of the following date options:
Price $77.00
Monday, May 7, 2012
Start Time: 1:00pm - End Time: 2:30pm (Eastern Time)
or
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Start Time: 3:00pm - End Time: 4:30pm (Eastern Time)
Webinar Description
** Bonus Material: Also included in the webinar is copy of The GRANTstarted - The Complete Guide to Writing Winning Grants
Anyone can write a grant application - but there are steps for doing it right. And the economy's not to blame for losing out on grant after grant. Private foundations and corporations gave $56 billion in the U.S. alone last year in grant money.
Are you wondering why you're not getting your share? The solution to accessing foundation grant money is simpler than you think and this webinar will teach what has worked consistently for grant writers that earn millions of dollars in grant funding. Webinar Outline: A getting-started guide to writing grants the correct way that will win your nonprofit organization grant funding.
Learn:
- An overview of the 5 step process of grant writing.
- Basic documentation that grant funders expect in your grant applications.
- Six things that signify an organization is ready to ask for grant funding.
- Free and paid sites for your grant research.
- What you need to be ready to answer in a grant application.
- The importans of cultivation for grant funding success.
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