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Nonprofit Story Bank
The Hook Up: An Unexpected Member Benefit
Several months ago, the Dearborn Youth Symphony (DYI) contacted the Michigan Nonprofit Association for a recommendation on a school, company, or person that could create a recruitment video about their group. Hear more about their experience in this story!
Tags: Dearborn Youth Symphony, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Recruitment, Video, Contracting
Camille Bridges (Miss Teen Spirit of the State, 2010), her mother Carolyn Bridges, grandmother Vivian Banks and friend Frazier Thompson sewed 224 towel and wash cloth sets to help ARC of Hope, an organization dedicated to helping foster care children.
Tags: Suitcase Brigade, ARC of Hope, Miss Teen Spirit of the State, Foster Care
There is some exciting news to share about changes in our membership!
Following much thought and careful consideration, NCCS has changed their
name to TrueNorth Community Services.
Tags: TrueNorth Community Services, Newaygo County Community Services, Bev Cassidy, Rural Poverty, West Michigan
“There is a need in my community. I want to help by starting a nonprofit.” This question or some variation of it comes in daily to the main line at the Michigan Nonprofit Association.
Tags: Grand Valley State University, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership, Data Analysis, Community Mapping, Research, Evaluation
When I called the main line at the Michigan Suburbs Alliance, the phone rang as usual. I entered the extension for Associate Director Melanie Piana, but her phone didn’t ring at her desk, in fact, her desk wasn’t even there.
Tags: Michigan Suburbs Alliance, NPower Michigan, Mobile Conferencing, Technology
“When someone says, ‘I want to help you raise money,’ there is only one answer,” explains Denise Stein, founder and President of the Art of Leadership Foundation. “You say, ‘I’ll be right there. I’m on my way.’”
Tags: Art of Leadership Foundation, Mentoring, Fundraising, Southeast Michigan, College Access
An excerpt from an interview with Rob Collier, President and CEO of the Council of Michigan Foundations.
Tags: Council of Michigan Foundations, Fundraising, Public Policy, Philanthropy
When it comes to soliciting new donors, for Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers, a Kalamazoo based nonprofit, it’s all about creating connections with their community.
Tags: Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers, Arts and Culture, Fundraising, Social Media, Modern Dance
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