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Volume 9, Issue 5

In This Issue

Funding Sources Page 1 Nonprofit Management Page 2 Events Page 2 Small Business Connecting to communities online since 2003 Development Page 3 Education Page 3 Please Forward Job Exchange Page 4 http://philanthropy.com/article/The-Outlook-for-HiringPay/126545/ Capacity Building Blocks Page 4 Affordable Housing Page 4

In the Loop

Funding Sources

Philanthropic News Digest

The following announcements are from the Philanthropic News Digest. Fitch Charitable Foundation Offers Project Grants to Mid-Career Professionals in Preservation and Related Fields Grants of up to $15,000 will be awarded to mid-career professionals working on preservation-related projects in a range of fields, including landscape architecture, urban design, environmental planning, decorative arts, and architectural design/history... Avon Foundation for Women Announces Expansion of Domestic Violence Survivor Empowerment Program in 2014 Grants up to $65,000 will be awarded to fund up to twenty full-time Economic Empowerment Coordinator positions in domestic violence victim service agencies across the United States.... Avon Foundation for Women Invites Proposals for Domestic and Sexual Assault Training Programs Four grants of up to $125,000 will be awarded for the development, creation, and dissemination of evidence-based materials, programs, or other forms of conversation starters that employers can use to educate their employees about violence prevention.... Public Health Law Research Seeks Research Projects of Laws That Improve Public Health Grants of up to $150,000 will be awarded for studies that focus on the intersection of law and public health....

Welcome!
Valerie F. Leonard, Editor

Events Nonprofit Management

Just Checking
A number of nonprofits will have their fiscal year end on June 30, 2013. Please review the handouts from an Ask the Expert Webinar, as well as my nonprofit compliance checklist as you prepare for your state and federal filings. Click here

JAZZ n/da GRAZZ at Chicago State University

I got the following information from Kwesi Ronald Harris. Kick Off Jazz n/da Grazz Live On The 9-5 IT's Baaaaaackkkk! Hotter than ever! With Songstress Tracye Smith & Avain Hightower & Full Circle Stay tuned for more..but as of June 26,2013... JAZZ n/da GRAZZ welcomes you back to "The Chicago State University every Wednesday from 6 - 8 p.m. Concerts are free. Parking is $5 [Please use the 99th King Drive Entrance] Looking forward to beautiful musical summer evenings with you!! http://www.csu.edu/convocationcenter/ http://www.smithsongstylings.com/ http://www.avainhightowerandfullcircle.com/index.html If weather does not permit , the event will be held in the Jones Convocation Center.

Donors Forum, Foundation Center Team Up to Provide Update on Giving in Illinois

As a nonprofit leader, you may be called upon or wish to share information with staff, your board members, and other constituents on the state of foundation giving in Illinois. Donors Forum's latest Giving in Illinois report, released last week, and the customizable Powerpoint deck, can help you do that. 1. The Giving in Illinois report can be downloaded here. You may wish to link to the report (or our blog post about it) on your website or newsletter, or share via social media.

Professional Networking Luncheon

I thank Kiela Upton-Smith for sharing the following information. Please join me Wednesday June 26, 2013 for the FREE lunchtime networking event that I co-host weekly in River North. Wednesday June 26, 2013, 11:45am - 1pm Reza's Restaurant - 432 W. Ontario RSVP to Kiela @ 312-880-7744 All you can eat buffet $12; Valet parking is free with your lunch purchase receipt. Bring business cards and/or marketing materials. Each week we facilitate connections with structured and unstructured networking along with informal networking and a 15 min education topic. This week's topic: masterminding Session.

Kick-Off Celebration- 237th Birthday of America!

I got the following e-mail from Stephanie Webber Trussell. Join me to celebrate the birth of the greatest country on the planet. Anyone who disagrees gets VIP treatment to the front of the line, bring facts not emotions. Filling in for the Ponce brothers. I can't have a conversation without you. Please call in 312-591-8900. Text comments 68683 (Enter WLS in the message box then type your comment). Sunday, June 30th, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm WLS AM 890

Griffin Fine Art and Interior Design Opening Exhibit

Museum Quality Fine Art, Gourmet Hor Dorves, Artist's Talk and Champagne Libations...RSVP before it's too late...Griffingallery@me.com or 800-474-1633.Griffin Fine Art and Interior Design, Saturday, June 29, 2013, from 5:30 pm-9:30 pm, 2233 S. Throop #209, Chicago, Illinois In the Loop Connecting to communities online since 2003 Please Forward Page 2

Small Business Development

Crowdfunding Focus Group
I got the following information from Local First Chicago. Are you looking for additional capital to grow your business? Have you considered using Crowdfunding for your business? Crowdfunding is a relatively new alternative way for businesses to raise funds. Local First Chicago is interested in talking to business owners about the potential for Crowdfunding in Chicago. Join us for a 60 minute informal focus group about Crowdfunding and the resources Chicago businesses need to make it work.The focus groups have limited capacity. If you are interested in joining us, email your company name, contact information and which session you would like to attend to: events@localfirstchicago.org When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 6:00 7:00pm Where: Overflow Coffee Bar, 1550 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60605

Education
CTU Rally
Join CTU Wednesday, June 26th at the Board of Education Click here to download a printable flyer.

Kids Count Data Center

A project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, KIDS COUNT is the premier source for data on child and family well-being in the United States. More

IRS Online Resources for Small Businesses

I got the following information from an IRS e-mail. Online Support Anytime. The Online Learning and Educational Products page features useful small business tools. The Online Tax Calendar helps you keep track of important tax deadlines. You can subscribe to eNews for Small Businesses to help you stay on top of the latest tax news affecting small businesses. The Self-Employed Individuals Tax Center is for sole proprietors, independent contractors, members of partnerships, and others who are in business for themselves. Check it out for self-employed tax information and more tools. The Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center is for small businesses with assets under $10 million. Visit this page for resources like Small Business Taxes: the Virtual Workshop. This popular class helps you learn the basics of federal taxes. It offers nine lessons to help you navigate tax issues so your small business can thrive.

2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book

The 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book ranks states in areas of child wellbeing using 16 key indicators. Download

From Catalyst Chicago

The CPS Guide primarily links to selected sections of web sites developed by the Chicago Public Schools, including databases with performance and demographic data for each school. It also includes information compiled by Catalyst, such as longitudinal citywide data and suspensions by school. More Catalyst in Depth is published in February, April, June and October, our flagship print publication is a benefit of membership in Catalyst and is distributed free to local school council members. Browse our back issues to see this coverage online.

Professional Services Panel and Networking Event

I got the following information from HACIA. HACIA Cordially invites construction industry professionals to its 5th annual Professional Services Networking Event. This event will provide you with an excellent opportunity to hear directly from City and State officials, industry professionals and company representatives while exploring new business opportunities for the future. The event will be Thursday, June 27th at the East Bank Club, 500 North Kingsbury, in Chicago Registration: 3:00; 4:00 panel; 5:30 networking; 7:00 close. Fee: $125 members; $150 nonmembers. Register In the Loop Connecting to communities online since 2003 Please Forward

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Affordable Housing Job Exchange

From time to time I receive job leads and resumes from clients, colleagues and elected officials. I have posted them all in my Job Exchange bulletin board at http://valeriefleonard.com/TheJob Exchange/ I thank Representative La Shawn Ford, Chinta Strausberg, and Melinda and Karletta Kelly of the Chatham Business Association for being regular contributors to this database.

Ask Senators Durbin and Kirk to Support HUD Housing Programs

The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD), on which Senator Dick Durbin and Senator Mark Kirk both serve, will mark up its FY14 budget bill on June 25. It is critical that Senators Durbin and Kirk hear from you that HUDs rental housing programs need to be protected in FY14. More

Housing Counseling for Homeless Families and Single Adults

I thank Otis Monroe, CEO of the Monroe Foundation, for sharing the following information. FREE Classroom Training, 9:00-5:00 CDT July 15th, 2013 at the Ambassador Hotel in Milwaukee, WI More

Capacity Building

Capacity Building Blocks

Capacity Building Blocks is a 10-part series of workshops for nonprofit practitioners. The interactive workshops provide a balance of instruction, case studies and group activities designed to help participants strengthen their organizations infrastructure, and position it for long term sustainability. Participants will learn how to develop effective boards discern the differences and similarities between strategic plans and business plans, and when it is most appropriate to use each develop and implement program evaluation plans write effective funding proposals for private foundations, technology and government submittals develop budgets that support the overall mission of your organization and programs effectively communicate your organizations mission, goals and accomplishments to enhance accountability comply with state and federal government regulations as they relate to nonprofits More

From HAC News

The following announcements are excerpts from Housing Assistance News, June 5, 2013. Visit http://www.ruralhome.org/information-andpublications/hac-news/669-06052013 to download the entire issue. OMB TELLS AGENCIES TO REDUCE BUDGETS BY 10% FOR FY15. A May 29 memo instructs federal departments and agencies to develop FY15 budget requests at levels 10% below the amounts projected for FY15 in their FY14 budget requests, without using across-the-board cuts. RD OFFERS RENTAL PRESERVATION LOAN FUNDS TO INTERMEDIARIES. Apply by August 5 to administer and reloan Preservation Revolving Loan Fund monies. Contact Sherry Engel, USDA, 715-345-7677. CHOICE NEIGHBORHOODS IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS AVAILABLE. PHAs, local governments, nonprofits, tribal entities, and for-profits applying jointly with a public entity can apply by September 10. Contact HUD staff.

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