Internet Resources & More (links, podcast, etc)

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Need to Develop Policies?
Posted: 1/8/2010
Description: Check out this website for easy ways to develop policies

Thinking About Starting a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) ???
Posted: 7/17/2009
Description: NAM Has put together this document to help you with the process

American Recovery Act
Posted: 7/1/2009
Description: A presentation on the American Recovery Act of 2009

Recovery Monies
Posted: 7/1/2009
Description: This is a link to the state of Nebraska recovery (stimulas) opportunities.

NAM Annual Report
Posted: 6/8/2009
Description: Take a look at our annual report, you will be amazed at what you will find.

FaceBook
Posted: 5/14/2009
Description: Facebook helps you connect and share with the people in your life. Join our FaceBook and contect with other nonprofit leaders

LinkedIn
Posted: 5/14/2009
Description: Over 40 million professionals use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas and opportunities, join us our group to find out what is going on in the nonprofit community.

NAM Cast Episode 3
Posted: 4/9/2009
Description: Anne and Patrick talk about and play clips from the last session of Nonprofit 911, which was held March 25th 2009. The topic of this session was "Making Tough Decisions in Tough Times."

Board Source
Posted: 3/30/2009
Description: BoardSource is dedicated to advancing the public good by building exceptional nonprofit boards and inspiring board service. BoardSource strives to support and promote excellence in board service, is the premier source of cutting-edge thinking and resources related to nonprofit boards, and engages and develops the next generation of board leaders.

Twitter
Posted: 3/27/2009
Description: Get up-to-date reminders about what is going on the in the nonprofit community.

NAM Cast Episode 2
Posted: 3/19/2009
Description: The second in the Nonprofit 911 series focused on the role of NPO Boards in Tough Times from Dr. Mary Lee Fitzsimmons, (Board member of MACCH and Ted E. Bear Hollow) and then how planning fits into ‘Change Management’ with Dr. BJ Reed, Dean of UNO’s College of Public Affairs and Community Service. After the presentations, we featured a panel comprised of those who work in the sector respond and have a community dialogue. The panel & dialogue was moderated by Patrick McNamara with the Omaha Community Foundation. Panelists included: Melanie Clark, Board Chair YWCA, Carmen Bunde, Program Director, Prevent Blindness Nebraska and Nonprofit Change Agent and Thomas Warren, CEO, Urban League of Nebraska

Professional Networking
Posted: 3/18/2009
Description: Join NAM's Professional Networking Group on Linkedin.

Social Networking
Posted: 3/18/2009
Description: Join NAM's Socail Networking Group on Facebook

Legislative Brief
Posted: 3/6/2009
Description: COBRA Premium Subsidy: The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Grants
Posted: 3/3/2009
Description: US Government Grants

NAM Cast Episode One
Posted: 2/16/2009
Description: This podcast is a recap of the nonprofit 911 held on Jan 27, 2009.

Social Good
Posted: 2/6/2009
Description: Allison Fine, a nonprofit leader and expert on technology and communications, discusses how charities and foundations can more effectively use social-media tools to spread their messages and raise money. Ms. Fine will incorporate suggestions and questions from readers into her podcasts and invites you to send e-mail messages to her at afine@demos.org. Look for new installments on the first Thursday of every month.

The National Council of Nonprofits
Posted: 2/2/2009
Description: Is a network of state and regional nonprofit associations serving more than 20,000 member organizations. By linking local nonprofit organizations across the nation through state associations, the National Council helps small and midsize nonprofits manage and lead more effectively, collaborate and exchange solutions, engage in critical policy issues affecting the sector, and achieve greater impact in their communities.

Nebraska Community Development
Posted: 2/2/2009
Description: Resources and programs available to assist your community with planning, promotion, and leadership development.

Ready2Serve
Posted: 2/2/2009
Description: Connecting individuals for volunteer leadership opportunities with boards, committees and councils interested in recruiting new talent.

FREE Web Seminar About New 990
Posted: 2/2/2009
Description: Online Educational Resources for Tax Exempt Organizations from the Exempt Organizations Office of the Internal Revenue Service.

Grassroots Fundraising Journal
Posted: 2/2/2009
Description: Grassroots Fundraising believes that fundraising is a critical and integral part of progressive social change. We also believe that anyone can learn fundraising. For both those reasons, we create and distribute accessible materials that teach people how to raise money.

Blue Avacodo
Posted: 2/2/2009
Description: Blue Avocado is a nonprofit online magazine for community nonprofits. We publish on the 1st and 15th of every month through an HTML newsletter delivered to more than 50,000 subscribers. Thanks to its sponsors and members, Blue Avocado subscriptions are free.